{"id":619,"date":"2026-10-11T20:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monterra.rs\/availability-rates\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T22:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T21:51:02","slug":"availability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/monterra.rs\/en\/availability\/","title":{"rendered":"Availability"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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AVAILABILITY & SEASONS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

When to come to Kopaonik<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

High and low season, Serbian holidays and school breaks, the best weeks for snow and how to avoid the crowds \u2014 everything you need to plan your stay.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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AVAILABILITY AT A GLANCE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

See what is free \u2014 then pick the right week.<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

This calendar shows which dates are free or booked right now. Booked days appear in soft red. It is kept in sync with our Booking.com calendar. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Below you will find when Kopaonik is busiest, when the snow is best and which dates fall on Serbian holidays and school breaks \u2014 so you can pick the right week. When you are ready, send an inquiry. <\/p>\n\t\t\n \t\t\t

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02 \/ WINTER SEASON<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

High season, low season and in between.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Kopaonik\u2019s ski season usually runs from early or mid-December to early or mid-April, depending on the snow. Here is how demand typically changes across the winter. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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EARLY\u2013MID DECEMBER \u00b7 LOWER DEMAND<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Season opening<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The season opens (planned start: 3 December 2026). Quieter slopes, but snow depends on the weather and not every run opens at once. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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31 DEC \u2013 15 JAN \u00b7 PEAK SEASON <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

New Year and winter break<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

New Year, Orthodox Christmas (7 January), Orthodox New Year (14 January) and the longest school break. The busiest and most expensive weeks. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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18 JAN \u2013 14 FEB \u00b7 BEST SNOW <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Mid-winter<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Generally the most reliable snow and cold, with busy weekends but calm weekdays. The sweet spot for serious skiers. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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15\u201319 FEB \u00b7 HIGH DEMAND <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Sretenje break<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The Sretenje school break and Statehood Day (15\u201316 February) bring families to the mountain for a long weekend and a week.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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MARCH \u00b7 MODERATE DEMAND<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Spring skiing<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Longer, sunnier days and thinner crowds. A favourite with people who like spring skiing, and the Big Snow festival is held in late March. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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LATE MARCH \u2013 APRIL \u00b7 LOWER DEMAND<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Season ending<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The season winds down. Lower elevations melt first, and the Easter and spring-break dates (30 April \u2013 4 May 2027) are the exception, with more visitors. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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03 \/ HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL BREAKS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Serbian holidays and school breaks 2026\/27.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Serbian families travel to the mountains during school breaks and long weekends, so these are the dates when Kopaonik is busiest. The winter break is the longest and most popular. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Dates from the Serbian Ministry of Education calendar for 2026\/27 and the national holiday calendar. School break dates differ slightly between central Serbia and Vojvodina and can change \u2014 confirm with official sources. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Autumn school break<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

11\u201313 Nov 2026
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Winter school break (central Serbia)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

31 Dec 2026 \u2013 15 Jan 2027 <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Secondary school winter break \/ Vojvodina<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

4\u201315 Jan \/ 24 Dec \u2013 8 Jan <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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New Year and Orthodox Christmas<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

1\u20132 Jan and 7 Jan <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Sretenje break and Statehood Day<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

15\u201319 Feb 2027 (holiday 15\u201316 Feb) <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Spring school break<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

30 Apr \u2013 4 May 2027 <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Orthodox Easter and Labour Day<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

2 May 2027 and 1\u20132 May <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Summer school break<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

14 Jun \u2013 31 Aug 2027 <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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04 \/ WHEN TO COME<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The best time for your kind of holiday.<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Best snow: mid-January to February<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Mid-January to the end of February usually gives the best snow conditions, with the longest stretches of reliable cover. Weekends and the Sretenje break are busier, so choose a weekday week if you can. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Fewer crowds: early December and March<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Early December and March are the calmest months. Early December depends on the first snow; March brings longer days, spring sun and smaller crowds, and the Big Snow festival is held in late March. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Families: school breaks, booked early<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The winter school break and Sretenje week are lively and fun for families, but they are also the busiest weeks of the year. Book early and plan lessons or the ski kindergarten in advance. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Summer: a long weekend is enough<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

In summer, weekends are the sweet spot: the gondola, the summer ski slope at Krst and many events run on weekends. The 2026 summer season ran from late June to mid-September. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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05 \/ DID YOU KNOW?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Snow and sun, in numbers.<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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160+<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

days a year with snow on the ground, according to Wikipedia<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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200+<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

sunny days a year \u2014 Kopaonik is called the Sunny Mountain<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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~160 cm<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

of snow on average each year, with January the snowiest month<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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1.060\u20132.017 m<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

ski area altitude range, from the base up to Pan\u010di\u0107ev vrh<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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How early should I book?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n

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Book early. New Year and the winter school break are the most requested dates, and apartments at the center of the resort fill first. The calendar shows free dates and the price for each night. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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How do I avoid the crowds?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n

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Choose weekdays or the weeks outside school breaks. Midweek stays are quieter on the slopes and in the lift queues, and a stay of a week or more gives you the best chance of good snow days. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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When does the ski season start and end?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n

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Opening and closing dates depend on the snow and can change. Planned season starts have been early to mid-December, and the season usually closes in April. Check the resort\u2019s current information before you travel. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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Can I come with children during school breaks?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n

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Yes. Many Serbian families travel during school breaks, so ask early. The studio sleeps up to four guests with one double bed and two single beds. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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06 \/ READY WHEN YOU ARE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Ready to choose your dates?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Picked your dates? Send an inquiry and the owner will confirm availability and your exact price. <\/p>\n\t\t\n \t\t\t

Send a Booking Inquiry<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/a>\n\n<\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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