Religious Holidays Are More Important Than Secular And State Holidays

Religious holidays are more important in this small country than secular and official holidays. Depending on the religion, the employer is expected to provide the employee with an official weekend. About 70% of Montenegrins are Orthodox, 20% are Muslims, and the rest are Catholics.

If you visit around Orthodox Easter, Christmas, Epiphany, Pentecost, or the Dormition (Mary's death), keep in mind that many businesses will be closed and traffic will be heavy. Many family-owned businesses and cafes may substitute meat meals during the Great Lent and Nativity fasting (which lasts six weeks).

For Montenegrins who rely largely on meat, going longer than 30 days without it is a hardship. Not everyone will go through with it. There will undoubtedly be restaurants serving the same food as they do in other seasons. Although it is something to be aware of and not be startled by when visiting.