The Serbian presidency became vacant on September 27 after Aleksandar Vucic submitted his resignation. This exit from power ends Vucic's second and final 5 year term and forces the country to hold early presidential elections to select a new leader.

The move shifts the political timeline in Serbia and clears the way for a fresh election cycle. Vucic had served as the head of state for two consecutive 5 year terms before the announcement of his departure from office.