Public Holidays In Albania
Below are listed Public Holidays for 2026 in Albania
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 2 Jan | New Year Holiday | Second day of celebration |
| 14 Mar | Summer Day (Dita e Verës) | Traditional Albanian festival |
| 20 Mar | Eid al-Fitr* | Islamic holiday (date may vary) |
| 22 Mar | Nevruz Day* | Celebrated by Bektashi community |
| 05 Apr | Catholic Easter* | Observed by Catholics |
| 12 Apr | Orthodox Easter* | Observed by Orthodox Christians |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Workers’ rights celebration |
| 27 May | Eid al-Adha* | Islamic holiday (date may vary) |
| 5 Sep | Saint Teresa Sanctification Day | Honoring Mother Teresa |
| 22 Nov | Alphabet Day* | Celebration of Albanian language |
| 28 Nov | Flag and Independence Day | Major national holiday |
| 29 Nov | Liberation Day* | End of WWII in Albania |
| 8 Dec | National Youth Day | Honors student protests of 1990 |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Celebrated by Christians |
If the public holiday / holidays falls/fall on the day or days of the weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday), the holiday shall be observed on the following working day or days (Monday and Tuesday).