Public Holidays in Albania
Albania observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Albania
- Mother Teresa DayMonday, October 19, 2026
- Independence DaySaturday, November 28, 2026
- Liberation DaySunday, November 29, 2026
- Youth DayTuesday, December 8, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Mar 2 | Monday | League of Lezhë day | Observance |
| Mar 7 | Saturday | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Mar 14 | Saturday | Summer Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Sultan Nevruz's Day | Public |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Sultan Nevruz's Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Catholic Easter | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Catholic Easter (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter (day off in lieu) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Children's Day | Observance |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Mother Teresa Day | Public |
| Nov 22 | Sunday | Alphabet Day | Observance |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 29 | Sunday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026