Event
New Year (Anul Nou) — Romania
January 1 and 2 are both national public holidays in Romania, extending the Revelion celebrations. Folk customs such as Plugușorul and the bear and goat dances feature in towns and villages around the new year.
Reviewed May 2026 · Love Bucharest editorial team
Photo: Mircea Solomiea / Unsplash
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What to expect
- Two-day national holiday extending the Revelion celebrations
- Folk traditions: Plugușorul, Sorcova, and the bear/goat dances
- Fireworks and concerts in Bucharest's central squares on Dec 31
Planning tips
- Most businesses stay closed Jan 1–2; expect a slow restart
- New Year's Eve dinners (Revelion) book out months ahead
- Public transport runs holiday timetables into early January
Build a day around it
In Bucharest, an event day is best when it’s clustered. Treat the event as one anchor block, then pair it with one food mission and one simple walk. If you keep buffer time, the day feels fun instead of logistical.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short neighborhood walk.
- If you’re making a full day: one museum/architecture block + event + a calm evening plan.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.
Map
This event is citywide (or the venue changes). Use the official link above for the latest location details.
