Albania Public Holidays 2027
Albania observes 14 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2027 at a glance
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Mar 2 | Tuesday | League of Lezhë day | Observance |
| Mar 7 | Sunday | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Monday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 14 | Sunday | Summer Day | Public |
| Mar 15 | Monday | Summer Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Sultan Nevruz's Day | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Catholic Easter | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Catholic Easter (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Apr 1 | Thursday | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Orthodox Easter (day off in lieu) | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 1 | Tuesday | Children's Day | Observance |
| Oct 19 | Tuesday | Mother Teresa Day | Public |
| Nov 22 | Monday | Alphabet Day | Observance |
| Nov 28 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 29 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Nov 29 | Monday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | 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 2027?
- Albania has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Albania?
- The next public holiday in Albania is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- 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.