Public holidays in Transnistria lists the official public holidays recognized by the breakaway Transnistrian government. On these days, government offices, offices of foreign missions (such as the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) and some shops, are closed. If the date of observance falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday will be a day off in lieu of the holiday.
Official holidays[edit]
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 January | New Year's Day | Новый Год | |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Рождество | |
| 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | День защитника отечества | |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Восьмое марта | |
| 1–2 May | International Labour Day | День международной солидарности трудящихся | It is celebrated over the course of two days. |
| 9 May | Victory Day | День Победы | Denotes the victory against Germany in World War II |
| 2 September | Independence Day | День независимости | [1] |
| 7 November | October Revolution Day | День Октябрьской революции | |
| 24 December | Constitution Day | День Конституции Приднестровской Молдавской Республики | Adopted in 1996[2] |
| 25 December | Catholic Christmas | Рождество | |
| Movable | Catholic Easter | ||
| Movable | Orthodox Easter | ||
| 9 days after Orthodox Easter | Commemoration Day |
Professional holidays[edit]
- Day of the Diplomatic Service (10 February)
- Liberation Day (12 April)[3]
- Firefighter Day (17 April)
- Labor Protection Day (28 April)
- State Security Day (16 May)
- Museum Day (18 May)
- Peacekeeper Day (28 July)[4][5]
- Civil Protection Day (19 August)
- Armed Forces Day (6 September)
- Border Guards Day (14 September)
- Day of the 2006 Transnistrian independence referendum (17 September)[6]
- Police Day (10 November)
- Mother's Day (27 November)[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Celebration's Calendar | Transnistria tour". Transnistria-tour.com. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ В Приднестровье отмечают День Конституции | Новости Приднестровья
- ^ 72nd anniversary of Tiraspol liberation from Nazi invaders | Новости Приднестровья
- ^ Александр Комаров (26 July 2012). "В Приднестровье установлен День миротворца" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ Дарья Евтушенко. "В Приднестровье чествовали миротворцев" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ "Указ Президента ПМР № 316 "О внесении дополнения в Указ Президента ПМР от 13 июня 2001 года № 300 "Об установлении профессиональных праздников и памятных дней в Приднестровской Молдавской Республике"". president.gospmr.ru. 31 August 2016. Archived from the original on 3 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ Александр Комаров (22 November 2011). "День матери введен в реестр памятных дней Приднестровья" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.