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 Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on Wed, May 27.

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.

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: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Wed, May 27)

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 Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on Wed, May 27.
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.