| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, 1 January 1956 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Monday, 2 January 1956 | New Year's Day |
| 3 | Saturday, 7 January 1956 | Orthodox Christmas Day |
| 4 | Monday, 9 January 1956 | Orthodox Christmas Day |
| 5 | Thursday, 8 March 1956 | International Women's Day |
| 6 | Tuesday, 1 May 1956 | Workers' Day |
| 7 | Sunday, 6 May 1956 | Orthodox Easter |
| 8 | Monday, 7 May 1956 | Orthodox Easter |
| 9 | Wednesday, 9 May 1956 | Memorial Day |
| 10 | Sunday, 24 June 1956 | Orthodox Pentecost |
| 11 | Monday, 25 June 1956 | Orthodox Pentecost |
| 12 | Thursday, 28 June 1956 | Constitution Day |
| 13 | Friday, 24 August 1956 | Independence Day |