Public Holidays in Albania
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Albania for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
Viti i Ri New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, January 2 Friday |
Viti i Ri New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 16 Monday |
Dita e Verës Summer Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 23 Monday |
Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit Nowruz |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, April 5 Sunday |
Pashkët Katolike Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, April 12 Sunday |
Pashkët Ortodokse Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, April 13 Monday |
E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve May Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, September 7 Monday |
Dita e Nënë Terezës Mother Teresa Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, November 30 Monday |
Dita e Pavarësisë Independence Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, November 30 Monday |
Dita e Çlirimit Liberation Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, December 8 Tuesday |
Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë Youth Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Krishtlindjet Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
Viti i Ri New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, January 4 Monday |
Viti i Ri New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 15 Monday |
Dita e Verës Summer Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 22 Monday |
Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit Nowruz |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, March 28 Sunday |
Pashkët Katolike Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 3 Monday |
Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve May Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, May 2 Sunday |
Pashkët Ortodokse Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, May 3 Monday |
E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, September 6 Monday |
Dita e Nënë Terezës Mother Teresa Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, November 29 Monday |
Dita e Pavarësisë Independence Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, November 29 Monday |
Dita e Çlirimit Liberation Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, December 8 Wednesday |
Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë Youth Day |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, December 27 Monday |
Krishtlindjet Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
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Holiday data for Albania is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: AL · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.