New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Europe/Chisinau
- Currency
- MDL
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Moldova, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Moldova.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Moldova is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Moldova 2026
- Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas))Jan 7
- 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 New Year's Day date for Moldova 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.