Public holidays in Transnistria lists the official public holidays recognized by the breakaway Transnistrian government. On these days, government offices, offices of foreign missions (such as the Organization 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.
Official holidays Date English name Russian name Remarks1-2 January New Year's Day Новый Год 7 January Orthodox Christmas 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.9 May Victory Day День Победы Denotes the victory against Germany in World War II2 September Independence Day День независимости 31 December New Year's Eve Новый Год Movable Orthodox Easter Пасха9 days after Orthodox Easter Commemoration Day
Professional holidays Date English name Russian name Remarks10 February Day of the Diplomatic Service 12 April Liberation Day 72nd anniversary of Tiraspol liberation from Nazi invaders | Новости Приднестровья17 April Firefighter Day 28 April Labor Protection Day 16 May State Security Day 18 May Museum Day 28 July Peacekeeper Day 19 August Civil Protection Day 6 September Armed Forces Day 14 September Border Guards Day 17 September Day of the 2006 Transnistrian independence referendum 7 November October Revolution Day 10 November Police Day 24 December Constitution Day Adopted in 1996В Приднестровье отмечают День Конституции | Новости Приднестровья
See also Public holidays in Moldova Public holidays in Romania Public holidays in Russia
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