North Macedonia
Capital: Skopje
About
North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, Kosovo to the northwest and Serbia to the north. It constitutes approximately the northern third of the larger geographical region of Macedonia. Skopje, the capital and largest city, is home to a quarter of the country's population of over 1.83 million. The majority of the residents are ethnic Macedonians, a South Slavic people. Albanians form a significant minority at around 25%, followed by Turks, Roma, Serbs, Bosniaks, Aromanians and a few other minorities.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in North Macedonia. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Ден на независноста, Den na nezavisnosta · Independence Day
September 8, 2026
Tuesday
Ден на востанието, Den na vostanieto · Revolution Day
October 11, 2026
Sunday
Ден на македонската револуционерна борба,Den na makedonskata revolucionarna borba · Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
October 23, 2026
Friday
Св. Климент Охридски, Sv. Kliment Ohridski · Saint Clement of Ohrid Day
December 8, 2026
Tuesday
Нова Година, Nova Godina · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Прв ден Божик, Prv den Božik
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