Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas))
Moldova · 2026
Christmas Day (Orthodox) has already passed this year.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 2
- Day of year
- 7
- Local time zone
- Europe/Chisinau
- Currency
- MDL
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Christmas Day (Orthodox) is observed on 2 separate dates in Moldova.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | Wednesday |
| January 8, 2026 | Thursday |
Long-weekend planner
Christmas Day (Orthodox) falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Moldova, Christmas Day (Orthodox) is observed on January 7, 2026, January 8, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Christmas Day (Orthodox) falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Christmas Day (Orthodox) is a public holiday observed nationwide in Moldova.
Christmas Day (Orthodox) was on January 7, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Christmas Day (Orthodox) in Moldova is on January 7, 2027.
Other public holidays in Moldova 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement AgenciesFeb 23
- International Women's DayMar 8
- Easter Sunday (Orthodox Easter)Apr 12
- Labour Day (Moldova)May 1
- Victory and Commemoration DayMay 9
- Bălţi DayMay 22
- Independence Day (Moldova) (Independence Day)Aug 27
- Limba Noastra (National Language Day) (Limba Noastra)Aug 31
- Memorial DayAug 31
- Day of the Moldovan National ArmySep 3
- Capital's DayOct 14
- South Capital's Day CahulNov 21
- Christmas Day (Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas))Dec 25
About these dates
The Christmas Day (Orthodox) date for Moldova 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.