Orthodox Christmas (Božić)
About
Montenegro gives Orthodox employees paid religious leave for Christmas Eve and the two Christmas days, January 6–8. This is faith-specific leave, not a three-day nationwide public holiday.
Highlights
- Paid religious leave for Orthodox employees on January 6–8
- The dates follow the Julian-calendar Christmas observance
- Local services and ceremonies require separate confirmation
Practical tips
- Catholic Christmas (Dec 25) is also recognised in coastal Kotor
- Individual businesses may remain open; check their holiday hours.
- Ask the relevant church directly for service and ceremony times.
Sources and freshness
Checked on July 10, 2026. Next editorial review is due November 7, 2026; live programmes and access rules can still change.
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