New Year’s Day in Serbia
View the global New Year's Day guide
Serbia observes New Year on both 1 and 2 January as nationwide non-working public holidays. The two-day entitlement is separate from Orthodox Christmas on 7 January.
New Year's Day
Holiday
Serbia
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Thursday
Day
Jan
01
January 1, 2026
New Year's Day Date in Serbia
Date
January 1, 2026
Day
Thursday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
New Year's Day Dates in Serbia
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 Law on Public and Other Holidays defines New Year as a two-day state holiday. If a state holiday falls on Sunday, the next working day is also non-working.
Importance of New Year's Day
The paired dates affect year-opening payroll, banking and government services and can form a longer break when joined to a weekend.
How New Year's Day Is Celebrated in Serbia
Celebrations include gatherings on 31 December, public concerts, fireworks and family visits. Some communities also mark the traditional or “Serbian” New Year in mid-January.
Office Impact
Government offices and many private workplaces close. Essential and continuous services may operate under holiday staffing rules.
Bank Impact
Bank branches generally close. Digital banking remains available, but interbank processing and branch transactions may resume on the next banking day.
School Impact
Schools close when the holiday falls within the academic calendar; families should verify term dates with the institution.
Travel Information
Serbia’s two-day New Year break can increase intercity and border traffic; check operator schedules for both 1 and 2 January.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year’s Day in Serbia?
Serbia observes New Year’s Day on 1 January and a second public-holiday day on 2 January.
Is it a public holiday?
Yes. It is a non-working holiday under Serbia’s Law on Public and Other Holidays.
Are banks and offices closed?
Bank branches generally close. Digital banking remains available, but interbank processing and branch transactions may resume on the next banking day.