Orthodox Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Romanians celebrate Mărțișor on March 1 to welcome the spring time and appreciate life.
Is Mărțișor a Public Holiday?
Mărțișor is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Mărțișor trinkets in Romania.
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Celebrate Mărțișor
Red and white threads, known as “șnur” in Romanian, are tied to small gifts to be given to friends and family members. These symbolize friendship and appreciation.
Public Life
Mărțișor is an observance and not a public holiday in Romania.
About Mărțișor
Some say that Mărțișor celebrations date back to as far as 8000 years ago. It is believed that the celebration stems from Roman origins, while others claim that it is a tradition of the Dacians, an ancient group of people who lived in and around the Carpathian Mountains and west of the Black Sea. Both the Romans and Dacians celebrated New Year’s Day in early March, which also marked the start of the spring season in the northern hemisphere.
Mărțișor Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fri | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2020 | Sun | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2021 | Mon | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2023 | Wed | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2024 | Fri | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2025 | Sat | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2027 | Mon | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2028 | Wed | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
| 2029 | Thu | Mar 1 | Mărțișor | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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