Albania public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Albania): Independence Day, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, 24 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 18
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 9
Albania public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| March 14 | Saturday | Summer Day |
| March 16 | Monday | Summer Day (substitute day) |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 22 | Sunday | Sultan Nevruz's Day |
| March 23 | Monday | Sultan Nevruz's Day (substitute day) |
| April 6 | Monday | Catholic Easter |
| April 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| October 19 | Monday | Mother Teresa Day |
| November 28 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| November 29 | Sunday | Liberation Day |
| November 30 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| November 30 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day) |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Youth Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- March 14 – March 163 days off
- March 20 – March 234 days off
- April 4 – April 63 days off
- April 11 – April 133 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- October 17 – October 193 days off
- November 28 – November 303 days off
- December 5 – December 84 days off · if you take Monday December 7 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 2 | Monday | League of Lezhë day |
| March 7 | Saturday | Teacher's Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| April 1 | Wednesday | April Fools' Day |
| April 5 | Sunday | Catholic Easter |
| April 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| June 1 | Monday | Children's Day |
| November 22 | Sunday | Alphabet Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Albania have in 2026?
Albania has 18 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Albania?
Next public holiday (Albania): Independence Day, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, 24 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Albania has 9 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.