New Year's Day

Name: New Year's Day (Romania)
Start: 2027-01-01
End: 2027-01-01
Location: Romania

Nationwide public holiday in Romania · Anul Nou

Next New Year's Day

Friday, 1 January 2027

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Dates

Year	Date	Weekday	Notes
2026	1 January	Thursday	Nationwide
2026	2 January	Friday	Nationwide
2027	1 January	Friday	Nationwide
2027	2 January	Saturday	Nationwide

Where it applies

Everywhere in Romania.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Bucharest around 1 January: high 6°C (42°F), low -2°C (29°F), rain on 16% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Bucharest. Past averages, not a forecast.

About New Year's Day

In Romania both 1 and 2 January are public holidays, giving the New Year celebrations two days. The holiday follows New Year's Eve, known as Revelion, which is usually celebrated with family gatherings, parties and fireworks at midnight. The winter holiday season continues a few days later with Epiphany and the feast of Saint John.

Traditions

Folk customs of the season include Plugușorul, in which groups of children or young men go from house to house around New Year's Eve reciting verses about ploughing and wishing a rich harvest, often with bells and whips. On New Year's morning children carry the sorcova, a decorated stick with artificial flowers, touching people with it while reciting wishes for health and long life.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

Coming up next in Romania

Epiphany

Wednesday, 6 January 2027