Public holidays in Albania, 2026
Albania has 18 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Dita e Nënë Terezës on 19 October, a Monday. 6 fall on a weekend, so 12 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Viti i Ri |
| 2 January | Friday | Festa e Vitit të Ri |
| 14 March | Saturdayweekend | Dita e Verës |
| 20 March | Friday | Fitër Bajrami |
| 22 March | Sundayweekend | Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit |
| 23 March | Monday | Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit (ditë zëvendësuese) |
| 5 April | Sundayweekend | Pashkët Katolike |
| 6 April | Monday | Pashkët Katolike |
| 12 April | Sundayweekend | Pashkët Ortodokse |
| 13 April | Monday | Pashkët Ortodokse |
| 1 May | Friday | Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Kurban Bajrami |
| 19 October | Monday | Dita e Nënë Terezës |
| 28 November | Saturdayweekend | Dita e Pavarësisë |
| 29 November | Sundayweekend | Dita e Çlirimit |
| 30 November | Monday | Dita e Çlirimit (ditë zëvendësuese) |
| 8 December | Tuesday | Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë |
| 25 December | Friday | Krishtlindja |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Albania's 18 holidays give 12 actual days away from work , because 6 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Albania have in 2026?
18, of which 12 fall on a working day and 6 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Albania fall on a weekend in 2026?
Dita e Verës (14 March, Saturday), Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit (22 March, Sunday), Pashkët Katolike (5 April, Sunday), Pashkët Ortodokse (12 April, Sunday), Dita e Pavarësisë (28 November, Saturday), Dita e Çlirimit (29 November, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.