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The
Christian holidays of Christmas and (Orthodox) Easter are celebrated
(they are official, non-working, holidays). Unlike some other Eastern
Orthodox Churches, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas
on 25 December; however, they follow the usual Eastern Orthodox practice
for the date of Easter. Other official holidays (non-working) are
New Year's Day (January 1), Labour Day (May 1), and the National Day
of Romania (December 1, the Union Day). For Christmas and for Labour
Day, it is common for businesses to shut down more than a single day.
Minor, but widely observed, holidays include
Martisor (March 1), marking the start of spring, Dragobete (February
24), day of lovers, and International Women's Day (March 8). Some
businesses give women employees the day off for International Women's
Day. Some holidays celebrated in the United States or in other parts
of Europe have recently been gaining some currency in Romania, for
example Valentine's Day (February 14).
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