Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Public HolidayMajor
Св. Кирил и Методиј, Ден на сèсловенските просветители
Details
- Country
North Macedonia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- May 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Honors the brothers Cyril and Methodius, who devised the Glagolitic alphabet and spread Christianity and literacy among the Slavic peoples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Saints Cyril and Methodius Day a public holiday in North Macedonia?
- Yes, Saints Cyril and Methodius Day is an official public holiday in North Macedonia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Saints Cyril and Methodius Day 2026?
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Day 2026 falls on May 24, 2026.
- What is Saints Cyril and Methodius Day called locally in North Macedonia?
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Day is locally known as "Св. Кирил и Методиј, Ден на сèсловенските просветители" in North Macedonia.