National holidays

Holidays

1 January: New Year
2 January: New Year
8 February: Prešeren Day, Slovenian Cultural Holiday
March / April: Easter Monday
27 April: Day of Uprising Against Occupation
1 May: Labor Day
2 May: Labor Day
25 June: Statehood Day
15 August: Assumption Day
17 August: Union of Slovenians in Prekmurje with the Mother Nation (working day)
15 September: Restitution of Primorska to the Mother Nation (working day)
31 October: Reformation Day
1 November: All Saints’ Day
23 November: Rudolf Maister Day (working day)
25 December: Christmas
26 December: Independence and Unity Day

Shops

MON–FRI  7 a.m./9 a.m.–7 p.m./9 p.m.
SAT  7 a.m./9 a.m.–1 p.m./3 p.m.
SUN closed (alternative shops in Muggia, just across the Slovene-Italy border, Centro discount, Via Flavia di Stramare, 139/c-d, 34015 Muggia TS, Italija or Eurospin SP Farnei, 46, 34015 Rabuiese TS, Italija)

The opening hours of shops are not strictly defined. There are 24 hour grocery stores in major cities. Certain essentials are available 24 hours a day at major petrol stations as well.

Most shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays but some grocery stores may remain open on a shorter timetable. Public transport also operates on a holiday specific timetable so plan your trips carefully. Most restaurants and bars remain open on public holidays.

The following are Slovenia’s non working public holidays:

8. 2. – Prešeren Day

27. 4. – Day of Uprising Against Occupation

25. 6. – Statehood Day

31. 10. – Reformation Day

26. 12. – Independence and Unity Day

Banks

MON–FRI 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Some banks close their offices at noon for one hour.

ATMs – You can withdraw cash 24 hours a day from most of the ATMs around Slovenia using the MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Cirrus and Visa Electron Plus cards. There is an exceptionally high number of ATMs in Slovenia. In addition to cash withdrawals, many of them offer other types of services.

Changing money – exchange offices, hotel receptions, tourist agencies, petrol stations and major shopping centres.

Post offces

MON–FRI 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
SAT 8 a.m.–noon
Some post offices are also open longer. Find the nearest branch.

Pharmacies

MON–FRI  7 a.m.–7 p.m.
SAT  7 a.m.–1 p.m.
There are 24 hour pharmacies in all major cities.

Museums and galleries

TUE–SUN 9 a.m./10 a.m.–5 p.m./6 p.m.
MON CLOSED
Find the contact details for the museum you want to visit.