Public Holidays In Albania

Below are listed Public Holidays for 2025 in Albania
Date | Holiday | Notes |
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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 |
22 Mar | Nevruz Day* | Celebrated by Bektashi community |
30 Mar | Eid al-Fitr* | Islamic holiday (date may vary) |
20 Apr | Orthodox Easter* | Observed by Orthodox Christians |
20 Apr | Catholic Easter* | Observed by Catholics (same date in 2025) |
1 May | Labour Day | Workers’ rights celebration |
6 Jun | 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).