New Year's Day in Romania
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Romania treats both 1 and 2 January as statutory non-working days. Together they open the civil year and extend the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
New Year's Day
Holiday
Romania
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Thursday
Day
Jan
01
January 1, 2026
New Year's Day Date in Romania
Date
January 1, 2026
Day
Thursday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
New Year's Day Dates in Romania
New Year's Day 2026
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
New Year's Day 2027
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
New Year's Day 2028
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
History of New Year's Day
The two-day entitlement appears expressly in Article 139 of the Labour Code. It is a nationwide employment-law holiday rather than a local observance.
Importance of New Year's Day
The paired dates give families time for New Year gatherings and make the first working day of January especially important for payroll, staffing and travel planning.
How New Year's Day Is Celebrated in Romania
Celebrations centre on midnight gatherings, fireworks, meals and visits. On 1 January, the Romanian Orthodox calendar also marks the Circumcision of the Lord and Saint Basil.
Office Impact
Public authorities and many offices close. Essential and continuous-process workplaces may operate, subject to the Labour Code rules on compensatory time or premium pay.
Bank Impact
Bank branches are generally closed on the statutory holiday. Digital services remain available, but interbank processing and branch transactions may resume on the next banking day.
School Impact
Schools are generally closed when the date falls within the official holiday or vacation calendar. Families should confirm term dates with the relevant school.
Travel Information
The two-day 1–2 January break can concentrate return travel after New Year’s Eve; confirm CFR and local-service holiday timetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Day in Romania?
Romania’s statutory New Year holidays are 1 and 2 January.
Is it a public holiday in Romania?
Yes. It is included in the non-working holidays listed by Article 139 of Romania’s Labour Code.
Are banks and offices closed?
Bank branches are generally closed on the statutory holiday. Digital services remain available, but interbank processing and branch transactions may resume on the next banking day.