Albania Public Holidays 2026
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.
2026 at a glance
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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
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 2026?
- Albania has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Albania?
- The next public holiday in Albania is Mother Teresa Day on October 19, 2026.
- 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.