Independence Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 21
- Day of year
- 141
- Local time zone
- Europe/Podgorica
- Currency
- EUR
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Independence Day is observed on 2 separate dates in Montenegro.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Thursday |
| May 22, 2026 | Friday |
Long-weekend planner
Independence 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 Montenegro, Independence Day is observed on May 21, 2026, May 22, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Montenegro.
Independence Day was on May 21, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Montenegro is on May 21, 2027.
Other public holidays in Montenegro 2026
- New Year's Day (Nova godina)Jan 1
- Orthodox Christmas Eve (Badnji dan)Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Božić)Jan 7
- Good Friday (Veliki petak)Apr 3
- Easter Sunday (Uskrs)Apr 5
- Easter Monday (Uskrs)Apr 6
- Labour Day (Praznik rada)May 1
- Statehood Day (Dan državnosti)Jul 13
- Catholic All Saints' Day (Svi Sveti)Nov 1
- Catholic Christmas Eve (Badnji dan)Dec 24
- Catholic Christmas Day (Božić)Dec 25
- Catholic St. Stephen's Day (Božić)Dec 26
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Montenegro 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.