Romanians will have a mini -vacation in August, thanks to the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin. Friday, August 15, is legally free, which gives employees an extended weekend.
From the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Romanians have a three -day mini -vacation. Photo: Frepik
A new mini -vacation awaits the Romanians in August, with the celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin. On Friday, August 15, 2025, it is declared a legal free day, according to the Labor Code, which means that the employees will enjoy three consecutive days: Friday (August 15), Saturday (16 August) and Sunday (August 17).
This mini -vacation in the middle of summer is one of the most anticipated breaks for employees, especially in the context of high temperatures and leave. Many Romanians are already planning their escapades in the mountains or sea, taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the extended weekend.
According to the legislation in force, the year 2025 includes a total of 17 legal free days, established by law for national and religious holidays. Of these, 13 are during the week, and 4 coincides with weekends, so it does not offer an additional benefit for employees who do not work on Saturday and Sunday.
Free days by the end of the year
After the August mini -vacation, the employees still have four more legal free days by the end of the year:
* November 30, 2025 (Sunday)-Saint Andrew: Although it is a legal day, being on a Sunday, it does not bring an addition to the employees with ordinary program;
* December 1, 2025 (Monday) – National Day of Romania: will create a new extended weekend;
* December 25, 2025 (Thursday) – the first day of Christmas;
* December 26, 2025 (Friday) – the second day of Christmas: next to the previous day, offers a four -day mini -vacation, along with the weekend December 27-28.
There is also an additional free day for education and students, who will not go to school on October 5, 2025, on the occasion of World Education Day. This day is not included in the general list of legal holidays, but is regulated separately by decisions of the Ministry of Education.
