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Public holidays in Transnistria lists the officialpublic holidays recognized by the breakawayTransnistrian government. On these days, government offices, offices of foreign missions (such as theOrganization 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.
| Date | English name | Russian name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 January | New Year's Day | Новый Год | |
| 7 January | OrthodoxChristmas | Рождество | |
| 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day | День защитника отечества | |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Восьмое марта | |
| 1-2 May | Labour Day | День международной солидарности трудящихся | It is celebrated over the course of two days.[1] |
| 9 May | Victory Day | День Победы | Denotes the victory against Germany inWorld War II |
| 2 September | Independence Day | День независимости | [2] |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Новый Год | |
| Movable | Orthodox Easter | Пасха | |
| 9 days after Orthodox Easter | Commemoration Day |
| Date | English name | Russian name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February | Day of the Diplomatic Service | ||
| 12 April | Liberation Day | [3] | |
| 17 April | Firefighter Day | ||
| 28 April | Labor Protection Day | ||
| 16 May | State Security Day | ||
| 18 May | Museum Day | ||
| 28 July | Peacekeeper Day | [4][5] | |
| 19 August | Civil Protection Day | ||
| 6 September | Armed Forces Day | ||
| 14 September | Border Guards Day | ||
| 17 September | Day of the2006 Transnistrian independence referendum | [6] | |
| 10 November | Police Day | ||
| 24 December | Constitution Day | Adopted in 1996[7] |