Good to Know...
Holidays
1 and 2 January New Year
7 January Christmas
Easter Sunday and Monday
1 and 2 May May - Day Holiday
2 August Ilinden National Day
8 September Independence Day
11 October Day of Uprising Against Occupation
Banks
The Macedonian Denar (MKD) has 100 deni.
Visitors to Macedonia can exchange currency and travelers’ cheques, open bank accounts, send cash and conduct various types of non – cash transactions in banks. Banks are generally open during the week 8 – 20, with duty banks open on Saturdays from 9 – 12. Money can also be exchanged in exchange offices, at hotel receptions, at petrol stations and in larger retail outlets.
Shops
Shops are open without a break; during the week, generally from 8 – 20 (with some private shops also open until 21); on Saturdays from 8 – 14; some are also open on Sundays and holidays. Payments are made in Denars, but most shops also accept credit cards.
Post
Post offices are open weekdays from 8 – 19, and Saturdays from 8 – 12. In the main towns, the head post office is also open in the evenings and on Saturday afternoons. To use payphones, you’ll have to buy phone cards from post offices or newspaper kiosks.
International access telephone number is 00.
Telephone country code is 389.
Almost the whole country is covered by mobile phone signals.
Electricity
220 V; 50Hz.
Water
Water supplies are safe to drink throughout the country.
Weather
Due to the different climate zones – you should bring clothes appropriate to the season. Average July temperatures are above 30C, with the January average 0C, but during the summer it can get really hot, and it can be really cold in the winter. We recommend that you find out what sort of weather you can expect before you arrive in Macedonia.
Important Telephone Numbers
Police 192
Fire brigade 193
Ambulance 194
Road Service 196