Day of Our Lady of Sorrows (Sedembolestná Panna Mária)

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What to expect

• Honours the patron saint of Slovakia, Our Lady of Sorrows
• Major national pilgrimage to the Šaštín basilica (~60 km from Bratislava)
• An ordinary working day in 2026 under a temporary statutory exception

Planning tips

• Do not assume holiday closures: September 15 is not a statutory day of rest in 2026
• Check Šaštín pilgrimage arrangements with the organisers before making a special trip
• Bratislava services should generally follow a normal Tuesday schedule, subject to operator changes

Map and directions

This listing is nationwide, citywide or still awaiting a fixed venue. Use the official source for the latest location details.

Build a day around it

Keep the plan simple: one event block, one meal anchor and one short walk, with enough buffer for queues, transport and a schedule change.

Research trail

Sources and freshness

Checked on July 10, 2026. We review this listing again by September 1, 2026; always confirm last-minute changes with the organiser.

1. 01static.slov-lex.sk/static/SK/ZZ/1993/241/20251101.print.html ↗
2. 02employment.gov.sk/files/system/menu/sk-lave-menu-subpage/usmernenie-sviatky.pdf ↗