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What you can do in Bucharest on January 1, 2026. Activities to help you start the new year in a good mood

For many people, the first day of the year is a mix of quiet time, recovery after New Year’s Eve and the desire to ease into the new year at a slower pace. In Bucharest, January 1, 2026 is not just a day off, but also a chance to experience the city in a different way, calmer and less crowded than usual.Even though many public institutions and shop...

Residents of Bucharest’s Sector 1 will pay local taxes directly to the district city hall. What changes from January 1, 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, residents of Bucharest’s Sector 1 will need to take into account an important change regarding the payment of local taxes and duties. Local authorities have announced a new payment framework that affects all payment methods, including online platforms and bank transfers.The change does not concern tax rates or types of loc...

Annual events and festivals in Bucharest – 2026 calendar

Bucharest is a city that can be visited at any time of the year, but the overall experience varies significantly depending on the season. In 2026, the Romanian capital offers a consistent calendar of sporting events, cultural festivals, film screenings and major concerts, complemented by recurring urban activities and open-air attractions.For touri...

Bucharest’s A0 motorway to fully open in 2026. The high-speed ring will completely surround the capital

The A0 motorway, also known as the Bucharest Motorway, is scheduled to be fully opened during this year, 2026, according to the contractual data available for ongoing road infrastructure projects. The complete opening of the high-speed ring around the capital is considered one of the most important road inaugurations planned at national level.With...

How New Year’s Eve was celebrated in interwar Bucharest: elegance, luxury, and refinement

New Year’s Eve in interwar Bucharest was far more than a simple party marking the transition between years. It was a true social event, defined by etiquette, splendor, and meticulous attention to detail. For the political, economic, and cultural elite of the time, the night of December 31 became a stage on which social status, refined taste, and be...

Tourists visiting Bucharest in 2026 will pay a new tax

Bucharest is aligning itself with European trends in urban tourism by introducing a tourist tax that will come into force starting in 2026. The measure was adopted through a decision of the General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest and applies to all tourists who choose to stay overnight in accommodation units within the Capital.The new tax...

New Year’s Eve in Bucharest: where to go beyond the club scene

On New Year’s Eve, Bucharest settles into a familiar rhythm: lighter traffic, fully booked restaurants, overcrowded clubs, and a city suspended—briefly—between the fatigue of a long year and the anticipation of a new one. Beyond the standard nightlife offer, however, there are several recurring events, spaces, and urban contexts that allow for a mo...

Metallica and Eros Ramazzotti, among the most anticipated concerts of 2026. The full list

The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the richest in live music events for Bucharest, with a packed calendar of international concerts, special shows, and large-scale productions. From rock and heavy metal legends to pop artists, crossover performances, and thematic orchestral shows, the Capital will host events catering to a wide range of music...

The only mall in Bucharest open on January 1, 2026. Here you can also find a hypermarket with the same schedule

The period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve brings, every year, major changes to the operating hours of Bucharest’s large shopping centers. While most malls close their doors on January 1 or operate with extremely reduced schedules, there is a single exception in the Capital. It is AFI Palace Cotroceni, which will be open on the first day of 20...

Which Christmas markets remain open in the Capital until the end of the 2025–2026 winter holidays

Bucharest remains lively even after Christmas, although some of the themed markets close before the end of the year. For the 2025–2026 winter season, the Capital set a record, with no fewer than eight Christmas markets organized across several areas of the city. However, only three of them remain open through New Year’s Eve, offering residents and...