Public holidays in Moldova

Public holidays in the Republic of Moldova are the celebrated non working days established by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and valid for the whole territory of the country. Autonomous territorial units Gagauzia and Transnistria, as well cities, communes and cantonal authorities also establish local holidays, which are however not non-working days. There are ... nationally celebrated holidays in the modern Moldavia.

In the Reoublic of Moldova, most retail businesses close on New Year's and Independence Day, but remain open on all other holidays. Private businesses often observe only the big holidays (New Year's Day, Victory Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Limba Noastra, and Christmas).

Most holidays celebrated in the Republic of Moldova recognize events or people from History of Moldavia, although four are shared in common with many other countries: Christmas Day and New Year's Day, Victory Day and Labour Day.

The "holiday season" in the winter traditionally runs between New Year's Day until Old new Year's Day, which encompasses the Winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

"Summer holiday season" traditionally (though unofficially) starts in May with celebrations of anniversary of most important localities (Balti - 21 May) and culminates in the end of August with the successive celebrations of Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova and Limba Noastra.

National holidays

These holidays are designated by the Government of the republic of Moldova, in accordance with the legilsation of the republic of Moldova.

Other holidays observed nationwide

In addition to the official holidays, many religious, ethnic, and other traditional holidays populate the calendar, as well as observances proclaimed by officials and lighter celebrations. These are rarely observed by businesses as holidays; indeed, some are viewed as opportunities for commercial promotion.

Local holidays

In addition to the national holidays, cities, communes and cantonal authorities observe the following holidays:
* Balti: 22 May - Anniversary City Holiday
* Chisinau:
**Legal holidays: ;
**Days of special observance:
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Ethnic holidays

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Other holidays locally observed

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Non-holiday notable days

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ee also

*Christmas controversy

References

External links

* [http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/175/public_holidays/Europe/Moldova.html World travel Guide - Moldova Public Holidays]