Albania Public Holidays 2025
Albania observes 16 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Thursday | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Mar 2 | Sunday | League of Lezhë day | Observance |
| Mar 7 | Friday | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Saturday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Mar 14 | Friday | Summer Day | Public |
| Mar 22 | Saturday | Sultan Nevruz's Day | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 1 | Tuesday | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Catholic Easter | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Catholic Easter | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Sunday | Children's Day | Observance |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Oct 19 | Sunday | Mother Teresa Day | Public |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Mother Teresa Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Nov 22 | Saturday | Alphabet Day | Observance |
| Nov 28 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 29 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Monday | Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Albania
Public holidays in Albania are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Albania have in 2025?
- Albania has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Albania?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Albania close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.