Slovenia
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Euro (EUR)Official languages
SlovenianTimeGMT + 1Calling code+386Area codesLjubljana: 1, Novo Mesto: 7, Koper: 5Internet TLD.siShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Friday from 8am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| Preseren Day |
February 8 |
| Easter |
movable feast |
| Resistance Day |
April 27 |
| Labour Days |
May 1 & 2 |
| Pentecost |
movable feast |
| National Day |
June 25 |
| Assumption |
August 15 |
| Slovenian Union Day |
August 17 |
| Restoration Day |
September 15 |
| Reformation Day |
October 31 |
| All Saint’s Day |
November 1 |
| Rudolph Maister Day |
November 23 |
| Christmas |
December 25 |
| Independence Day |
December 26 |
National dishdunajski zrezek – Viennese breaded cutletgolaž – goulashpaprikaš – meat stew with vegetableskokošja or goveja juha z rezanci – chicken brothzavitek – strudelgibanica – rolled or layered pastry with raisins, cottage cheese, poppy seeds, nuts and applesElectricitySlovenia’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz. Passport/VisaCitizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Slovenia(for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.Useful numbersAmbulance: 112Fire Brigade: 112Police: 113