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January 13, 2026
VATROMETI, PROSLAVE I MUZIČKI NASTUPI! Ovako će se večeras dočekati srpska Nova godina!
Srpska pravoslavna crkva i druge crkve koje poštuju julijanski kalendar, obeležavaju u ponoć početak nove 2026. godine, a širom Srbije organizuje se doček.
TL;DR
- Orthodox churches celebrating the Julian calendar are marking the beginning of 2026.
- Belgrade will host a service at the Temple of Saint Sava, followed by fireworks, drone shows, and laser effects in Belgrade Waterfront.
- Public New Year's Eve celebrations are organized in Niš, Kragujevac, and Čačak.
- Serbian communities in Kosovo and Metohija, as well as in the region (Republic of Srpska, Montenegro), are also celebrating.
- The United Arab Emirates congratulated Serbia by displaying the Serbian flag and a greeting on the Burj Khalifa.
- The Julian New Year, celebrated on January 14th Gregorian time, is also known as Serbian New Year or Little Christmas, marking the end of Christmas festivities.
- Traditional customs include staying awake, serving hot drinks and pastries, and the belief that finding a gold coin in a special bread brings good luck.
- The public celebration of Orthodox New Year began in the 1990s after a period of suppression.
- January 14th (Julian calendar January 1st) is also the commemoration of Jesus Christ and Saint Basil the Great, leading to the name Vasilica.
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