Public Holidays in Albania
Upcoming Holidays
- Mar2
League of Lezhë day
In 24 daysObservance - Mar7
Teacher's Day
In 29 daysObservance - Mar8
Mother's Day
In 30 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(2 holidays)
- 1ThuNew Year's DayPublic
- 2FriNew Year HolidayPublic
March(7 holidays)
- 2MonLeague of Lezhë dayObservance
- 7SatTeacher's DayObservance
- 8SunMother's DayObservance
- 14SatSummer DayPublic
- 20FriEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Public
- 22SunSultan Nevruz's DayPublic
- 23MonSultan Nevruz's Day (substitute day)PublicSubstitute
April(5 holidays)
- 1WedApril Fools' DayObservance
- 5SunCatholic EasterPublic
- 6MonCatholic EasterPublic
- 12SunOrthodox EasterPublic
- 13MonOrthodox EasterPublic
May(2 holidays)
- 1FriLabour DayPublic
- 27WedFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Public
June(1 holiday)
- 1MonChildren's DayObservance
October(1 holiday)
- 19MonMother Teresa DayPublic
November(4 holidays)
- 22SunAlphabet DayObservance
- 28SatIndependence DayPublic
- 29SunLiberation DayPublic
- 30MonLiberation Day (substitute day)PublicSubstitute
December(3 holidays)
- 8TueYouth DayPublic
- 24ThuChristmas EveBank
- 25FriChristmas DayPublic
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Albania
Public holidays in Albania. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Albania Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 18 public holidays in Albania with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.