Saint Kliment Ohridski Day is a public holiday in North Macedonia, observed on December 8 yearly.
Saint Kliment Ohridski was one of the most prominent disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who brought Christianity to the Slavic peoples of central Europe. Kliment was known for the establishment of the two literary academies. He taught theology in the Slavonic language in the academies and trained about 3,500 students.
Kliment has also known for the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet. The alphabet was created based on Slovenian phonetic characteristics. As a result, it was widely used. He is considered the patron of education and language by some Slavic people because of his significant contribution to Slavic education.
The exact date when Kliment was born is unknown. However, people believe he was born in the 840s. He died in 916 and was buried in St. Panteleimon, the monastery in Ohrid, North Macedonia.
The following is the list of Saint Kliment Ohridski Day in North Macedonia from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Kliment Ohridski Day | Dec 08, 2022 | Thursday |
| Saint Kliment Ohridski Day | Dec 08, 2023 | Friday |
| Saint Kliment Ohridski Day | Dec 08, 2024 | Sunday |
| Saint Kliment Ohridski Day | Dec 08, 2025 | Monday |
| Saint Kliment Ohridski Day | Dec 08, 2026 | Tuesday |
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