North Macedonia is a country that values its national culture. It respects individual beliefs, and many North Macedonians follow the Orthodox faith. The editors at WorldWay would like to introduce you to the traditional festivals of North Macedonia.
There are 16 major public holidays in the Republic of North Macedonia:
New Year's Day: January 1;
Orthodox Christmas: January 7.
Orthodox Easter: 2 days, generally in April or May in the spring according to the Orthodox calendar.
Labor Day: May 1.
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day: May 24.

Eid al-Fitr: After the month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar, the date varies each year.
Republic Day of North Macedonia: Also known as the Day of the Ilinden Uprising, August 2.
National Day of North Macedonia: September 8, Independence Day.
Day of the Macedonian People's Uprising: October 11.
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle: October 23.
St. Clement of Ohrid Day: December 8.
In addition, there are several religious holidays for ethnic minorities.



