Carpathian Basin

Romania’s public holidays reflect the country’s deep Orthodox Christian heritage and national pride. Many religious and historical holidays are observed with great reverence and...

Serbia’s holidays reflect the country’s strong Orthodox Christian roots and national pride. The majority of these holidays are centered around religious events or key moments in...

Slovakia celebrates a variety of holidays that highlight its historical milestones, religious traditions, and cultural heritage. From the solemn observance of religious holidays...

Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina reflect the country’s diverse religious and cultural landscape, with a mix of Orthodox Christian, Catholic, and Islamic observances...

Important holidays in Ukraine include a mix of religious, national, and traditional holidays throughout the year.

Holidays in Poland are unique because they blend deep-rooted Catholic traditions with ancient pagan customs, emphasize family gatherings and symbolic rituals like sharing the Christmas wafer (opłatek) and blessing Easter baskets, and feature distinctive celebrations such as the drowning of Marzanna to welcome spring and leaving an empty chair at Christmas for unexpected guests, all of which reflect a strong sense of community, hospitality, and cultural identity.

Holidays in Hungary are unique because they combine deep historical commemorations, vibrant folk traditions like Easter Monday’s playful “sprinkling” ritual, spectacular community festivals such as St. Stephen’s Day with fireworks and bread blessings, and a strong emphasis on national pride, family gatherings, and showcasing traditional crafts, music, and cuisine.

Holidays in Kosovo are unique because they blend vibrant celebrations of national pride like Independence Day, deeply preserved religious and folk traditions from both Islam and Christianity, and inclusive community festivals where people of different faiths come together to honor centuries-old customs, share meals, and welcome guests, reflecting the country’s rich cultural diversity and spirit of hospitality.

Holidays in Latvia are unique because they blend ancient pagan solstice rituals-like the midsummer Līgo and Jāņi festivals featuring bonfires, wreath-making, singing, and special foods-with Christian and national traditions, creating vibrant, nature-focused celebrations that emphasize community, renewal, and a deep connection to Latvian cultural identity.

Holidays in Lithuania are unique because they blend ancient Baltic pagan rituals-like Midsummer’s bonfires, flower wreaths, and symbolic searches for the mythical fern blossom-with deeply rooted Catholic traditions such as Kūčios (Christmas Eve) and Easter, creating vibrant celebrations that emphasize family, folklore, seasonal cycles, and a strong sense of national identity.

Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina reflect the country’s diverse religious and cultural landscape, with a mix of Orthodox Christian, Catholic, and Islamic observances...

Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina reflect the country’s diverse religious and cultural landscape, with a mix of Orthodox Christian, Catholic, and Islamic observances...