The peak visiting months are May, June and September, with April and October having colder and sometimes better economical alternatives. From October or November until March or April, most castles, museums and other tourist attractions, and some associated accommodation and transport, close down. Due to the winters typically linger around 0°C (32°F); as a result, it gets quite icy in the mountains at night.
The damp climate over the majority of the Slovak Republic is accountable for warm, raining summers, chilly, snowy winters, and usually changeable conditions. Higher altitudes create cooler weather and added snow in the winters. Summers everywhere are sunny and pleasurable, when planning your trip one major factor to keep in mind is that air conditioning is not common.
HOLIDAYS
January - New Year's Day
January - Origin of the Slovak Republic
January - Catholic Epiphany
March - Good Friday
March - Easter Day
March - Easter Monday
May - Labour Day
May - Liberation of the Republic/Victory Day
July - Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius
August - Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising
September - Constitution of the Slovak Republic
September - Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
November - All Saints Day
November - Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy
December - Christmas Eve
December - Christmas Day
December - St. Stephen's Day
Weekend - Saturday, Sunday
