National Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Serbia

National Day in Serbia is celebrated each year on the 15th day of February. The day actually marks two historical commemorations in Serbia. In 1804, the First Serbian uprising occurred and, in 1835, the Serbian constitution was officially adopted.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	15 Feb	Sat	National Day
	16 Feb	Sun	National Day Holiday
	17 Feb	Mon	National Day Holiday
2026	15 Feb	Sun	National Day
	16 Feb	Mon	National Day Holiday
	17 Feb	Tue	National Day Holiday
2027	15 Feb	Mon	National Day
	16 Feb	Tue	National Day Holiday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Until the end of the 17th Century, Serbia was ruled by the Ottoman Empire of Turkey. At the end of that century, the northern part of the country was captured by the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria. In 1804, Serbs south of Sava and Danube, the border between the two sections, led the First Serbian Uprising against the Turks, establishing their own authority and creating the constitution which was adopted in 1835.

Celebrations and Traditions

National Day is celebrated with a ceremony that begins with a Holy Liturgy and a Memorial Service with a wreath laid at the monument to Karadjordje. Speeches are delivered by dignitaries and country leaders who recognise the sacrifice of those who died for Serbian independence.

Memorial services are held in churches, many followed by receptions in honour of the holiday. Throughout the country there are concerts, plays and other entertainment designed to recognise the creation of the constitutional and the First Serbian Uprising. Receptions are hosted by the Royal Family and the President of Serbia.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	15 Feb	Thu	National Day
	16 Feb	Fri	National Day Holiday
2023	15 Feb	Wed	National Day
	16 Feb	Thu	National Day Holiday