Montenegro Public Holiday 2019

Public Holidays in Montenegro for 2019

Montenegro has experienced significant development since its independence in 2006 because of the growing tourism industry. Today, Montenegro is one of the hottest new places to visit in Europe.

The most famous destinations to visit in Montenegro are the towns of Kotor and Budva that take you back to the Venetian era. You will see medieval stone buildings, seafood restaurants, and a beautiful hotel scene. The less-developed seaside towns are Petrovac, Herceg Novi, Ulcinj, and Bar. Travellers can experience local life when they visit these places.

When it became open for investments, they started to have sailing boat facilities, luxury resorts, spas, shops, accommodations, and cafes.

There are 31 holidays in Montenegro, and if you want to know more about it, you must read on.

 

What Employers Must Know About Montenegro Public Holidays

Employment contracts are signed in their local language before the employee can start working. It is considered a sign that the employee already established a relationship with the employer. Therefore, the employer must sign the employment contract that is good for an indefinite period within three days from the time when the employee starts working.

The regular working hours are 40 hours a week and employees are entitled to at least 20 working days of paid leave a year. An employee is allowed to have an employment contract with more than one company.

The monthly salary is based on the contract that was signed by the employee and employer. In case the employee has worked overtime, the employer must recalculate their salary monthly.

Employees are entitled to take a weekly break of at least 24 hours, and it is generally on Sundays. In case the employee must work on their weekly rest, they may take their break the following week.

 

Dates of the Montenegro Public Holiday 2019

Date	Day/s	Holiday	Type
1 January	Tuesday	New Year’s Day	National
2 January	Wednesday	New Year’s Day Holiday	National
6 January	Sunday	Orthodox Christmas Eve	Optional
7 January	Monday	Orthodox Christmas Day	Optional
8 January	Tuesday	Orthodox Christmas Day Holiday	Optional
20 March	Wednesday	March Equinox	Season
19 April	Friday	Good Friday	Optional
22 April	Monday	Easter Monday	Optional
26 April	Friday	Orthodox Good Friday	Optional
28 April	Sunday	Passover	Optional
28 April	Sunday	Orthodox Easter Sunday	Optional
29 April	Monday	Orthodox Easter Sunday	Optional
29 April	Monday	Orthodox Easter Monday	Optional
1 May	Wednesday	Labour Day/May Day	National
2 May	Thursday	Labour Day/May Day Holiday	National
21 May	Tuesday	Independence Day	National
22 May	Wednesday	Independence Day Holiday	National
4 June	Tuesday	Ramdan Bayram	Optional
5 June	Wednesday	Ramdan Bayram Holiday	Optional
6 June	Thursday	Ramdan Bayram Holiday	Optional
21 June	Friday	June Solstice	Season
13 July	Saturday	Statehood Day	National
14 July	Sunday	Statehood Day Holiday	National
15 July	Monday	Statehood Day Holiday observed	National
11 August	Sunday	Kurban Bayram	Optional
12 August	Monday	Kurban Bayram Holiday	Optional
13 August	Tuesday	Kurban Bayram Holiday	Optional
23 September	Monday	September Equinox	Season
8 October	Tuesday	Yom Kippur	Optional
9 October	Wednesday	Yom Kippur Holiday	Optional
1 November	Friday	All Saint’s Day	Optional
22 December	Sunday	December Solstice	Season
31 December	Tuesday	New Year’s Eve	Observance

 

Benefits of Employees During Public Holidays

The employee sets the schedule when the employee can take their annual holidays based on the business needs and after agreeing. The employer is allowed to change the schedule of the annual leave if it is necessary. However, the change must be made at least five days before the yearly original leave date.

While on their annual leave, an employee may receive remuneration based on the amount that was agreed upon in the collective contract.

The employee cannot waive their annual leave nor be deprived of it, nor be replaced with financial compensation except if they were terminated.

 

Doing Business in Montenegro

Montenegro has experienced consistent economic growth, which is why there has been a steady increase in foreign investors wanting to set up a business in their country. Its government has an investment framework that encourages growth, exports, and employment.

Also, Montenegro gives great importance to business zones because they generate economic growth. They want to increase the balance between manufacturing and service industries and stimulate activities that support the developed production capacities.

Montenegro has a lot of opportunities for foreign investors which is why you must set up a business in Montenegro. You can start today and gain more success.