Holidays in Moldova

Republic of Moldova - an integral part of Europe, and has a rich history. This country is situated in the contact zone between different cultural and historic trends - Carpathian-Balkan, Central European and Eurasian, and during its millennial history harmoniously absorbed diverse cultural traditions of Proto peoples and the most ancient Indo-Europeans, including the Thracians, Slavs, Celts, Goths, Huns, thus obtaining specific and unique features.
Assumption of Our Most Holy Mother of God

Assumption of Our Most Holy Mother of God

August, 15
On the 15th of August all Orthodox Christians celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. The name they call this holiday is the “Most Holy Mary”.
Independence Day of the Moldova Republic

Independence Day of the Moldova Republic

August, 27
On 27th August in 1991 the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova adopted the Declaration of Independence, following the model of the former Soviet republics such as Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine and the Baltic countries.
Limba Noastra (Our Language) – is the National Holiday of Moldovan language

Limba Noastra (Our Language) – is the National Holiday of Moldovan language

August, 31
Every year, on 31st August, the Republic of Moldova celebrate the National Day of the language – “Limba Noastra” (Our Language).
St. Simeon Stylites

St. Simeon Stylites

September, 1
Church celebrates the feast of St. Simeon on 14th September at the new (1st September is the old style). That day begins the new church year.
Knowledge Day in Moldova

Knowledge Day in Moldova

September, 1
Knowledge Day in Moldova is traditionally celebrated on the 1st September.
Day of the National Army of the Republic of Moldova

Day of the National Army of the Republic of Moldova

September, 3
Every year on the 3rd September the Moldovan people celebrate the Day of the National Army. This day is celebrated not only by those who wear the uniform, but also ordinary citizens of Moldova.
Day of Customs Service Worker of the Moldova Republic

Day of Customs Service Worker of the Moldova Republic

September, 4
On the 4th September the customs workers in Moldova celebrate their professional holiday - Day of Customs. The holiday was established in honour of organisation of the Customs Service that was announced after the Moldova independence in 1991.
Miracle of St. Michael the Archangel

Miracle of St. Michael the Archangel

September, 6
The Holy Archangel Michael, is the main archangel being the most respected among all of the Archangels in religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
“Day of the Gas Sector Worker

“Day of the Gas Sector Worker

September, 7
On the first Sunday in September gasmen celebrate their professional holiday "Day of the gas system Worker."
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September, 8
Holiday " Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary" – is the Orthodox and Catholic holiday, which represents the birth of the Virgin Mary in a family of devout Joachim and Anna.