Holidays and driving bans Moldova
When planning road transport in Moldova, knowledge of applicable driving restrictions for exceptional transport is crucial. Here is a brief overview of these driving restrictions.
Driving bans on Holidays and Special Circumstances
For the transportation of goods exceeding the maximum permitted dimensions and weights (width 2.55 m, length 18.75/16.50 m, weight 44 tons for vehicle combinations with 5 or more axles), driving bans are in effect on the following holidays and in special circumstances:
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- Jan. 7 - Orthodox Christmas
- March 8 - International Women's Day
- April 3 - National Awakening Day
- May 1 - Labor Day
- May 9 - Victory Day
- Aug. 27 - Independence Day
- Aug. 31 - Day of Language
- Aug. 27 - Grand National Assembly Day
- Sept. 2 - Declaration of Independence of the Moldovan Democratic Republic
- Oct. 5 - Teacher's Day
- Oct. 14 - Grand Prince's Day
- Oct. 31 - Halloween
- Dec. 24 - Orthodox Christmas Eve
- Dec. 25 and 26 - Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Weekend Restrictions:
- Weekend truck ban: On Saturday and Sunday, there is a driving ban for trucks with an allowable total weight over 3.5 tons.
Driving bans on holidays:
- On national holidays, there is often a driving ban for trucks with an allowable total weight over 3.5 tons.
- On certain holidays, there is a ban on the transportation of certain goods, such as hazardous materials.
Weather-related Limitations:
- Specific restrictions may be in effect in case of adverse weather conditions. It is advisable to consult current weather information before departure and take necessary precautions.
Transportation to Moldova
Transit times Moldova
Certain transit times apply for shipping to and from Moldova. These vary between 3 and 5 days, depending on the type of shipment and the final destination. Click here to view transit times for Moldova and find out which time frames are relevant for scheduling your shipment.
Tailored transport
Do you have specific requirements for your shipment? Neele-Vat has extensive experience with special transport to and from Moldova. In addition, we can transport your shipment via courier services or Express transport. Click here for more information about other types of transport.
Holidays in Moldova
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- Jan. 7 - Orthodox Christmas
- March 8 - International Women's Day
- April 3 - National Awakening Day
- May 1 - Labor Day
- May 9 - Victory Day
- Aug. 27 - Independence Day
- Aug. 31 - Day of Language
- Aug. 27 - Grand National Assembly Day
- Sept. 2 - Declaration of Independence of the Moldovan Democratic Republic
- Oct. 5 - Teacher's Day
- Oct. 14 - Grand Prince's Day
- Oct. 31 - Halloween
- Dec. 24 - Orthodox Christmas Eve
- Dec. 25 and 26 - Christmas Day and Boxing Day


