Public Holidays in Albania 2026
23 national and observed holiday dates in 2026
Albania's public holiday calendar reflects the country's secular state and religious diversity. Catholic, Orthodox and Muslim festivals sit alongside national dates such as Summer Day, Nevruz, Independence Day and Liberation Day. Weekend holidays can create an additional weekday off.
Albania Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year's Holiday |
| Mar 14 | Saturday | Summer Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Day off for Summer Day Observed |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Nevruz Day |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Day off for Nevruz Day Observed |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Day off for Easter Sunday Observed |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Day off for Orthodox Easter Sunday Observed |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers’ Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice Moon |
| Sep 5 | Saturday | Mother Teresa Beatification Day |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Day off for Mother Teresa Beatification Day Observed |
| Nov 22 | Sunday | Alphabet Day |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Day off for Alphabet Day Observed |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Flag and Independence Day |
| Nov 29 | Sunday | Liberation Day |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Day off for Flag and Independence Day Observed |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | Day off for Liberation Day Observed |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | National Youth Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
2027 note: 2027 dates that depend on lunar observation, religious confirmation or annual government proclamation should be treated as provisional until the relevant authority issues its final notice.
Holiday rules can vary by sector or locality. Future religious and officially declared dates should be rechecked before travel, payroll or business planning.
Religious and Civic Holidays in Albania 2026
Holiday Rules in Albania
When an Albanian public holiday falls on a weekend, an additional weekday may be designated as a day off. This is why the practical calendar can contain more closure dates than the underlying list of named holidays.
Albania Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Albania recognises both Catholic and Orthodox Easter in its holiday calendar.
- Summer Day on 14 March and Nevruz Day are distinctive national holidays.
- Eid dates can be adjusted because they follow the Islamic calendar.
- Weekend holidays can produce observed weekday days off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Albania observe both Easter calendars?
Yes. Catholic Easter and Orthodox Easter are both represented in the national holiday calendar.
What is Summer Day in Albania?
Summer Day is a traditional Albanian celebration and a national holiday on 14 March.
Are Eid dates fixed years ahead?
No. Islamic dates should be rechecked because calendar conversion and official confirmation can affect the final date.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Albania commonly provides an observed weekday day off for national holidays that fall on a weekend.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government 2026 official-holiday calendar, including substitute-day rules and lunar-date caveats.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.