(1) The election day is Sunday. The elections shall take place no later than 3 months prior to the month in which the presidential mandate comes to an end. The Government shall set forth by decision the election date at least 75 days prior to the election day.

(2) In the circumstances provided for in Article 97 paragraph (1) of the Constitution of Romania, republished, the election date shall be established by decision and made public by the Government within 30 days at the most of the date when the office of President has fallen vacant.

(3) The decision on establishing the election date shall be adopted on the proposal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and of the Permanent Electoral Authority.