Public Holidays in Albania (2026)
18 public holidays and 6 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Albania
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 18
- Observances
- 6
- Next Holiday
- Orthodox Easter (Sun, Apr 12)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Fri, Jan 2 | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Mon, Mar 2 | League of Lezhë day | Observance |
| Sat, Mar 7 | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 8 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Summer Day | Public |
| Fri, Mar 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Sultan Nevruz's Day | Public |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Sultan Nevruz's Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Wed, Apr 1 | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Catholic Easter | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Catholic Easter | Public |
| Sun, Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| Mon, Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Mon, Jun 1 | Children's Day | Observance |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Mother Teresa Day | Public |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Alphabet Day | Observance |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Independence Day | Public |
| Sun, Nov 29 | Liberation Day | Public |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Liberation Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Youth Day | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Albania have in 2026?
- Albania has 18 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Albania?
- The next public holiday is Orthodox Easter on Sun, Apr 12.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Albania?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.