| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-14 | Summer Day | National |
| 2026-03-16 | Summer Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Nowruz Day | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Nowruz Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-04-05 | Catholic Easter Sunday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Catholic Easter Sunday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-04-12 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | National |
| 2026-04-13 | Orthodox Easter Sunday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-09-05 | Mother Teresa Canonization Day | National |
| 2026-09-07 | Mother Teresa Canonization Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-11-22 | Alphabet Day | National |
| 2026-11-23 | Alphabet Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-11-28 | Flag and Independence Day | National |
| 2026-11-29 | Liberation Day | National |
| 2026-11-30 | Flag and Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-12-01 | Liberation Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-12-08 | National Youth Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Albania have in 2026?
Albania has 23 public holidays in 2026: 15 national holidays, 8 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, June, July, August, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Albania's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Albania 2026
Albania's public holidays create 10 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January).
- Sat 14 - Mon 16 March: Summer Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 14 March to Monday 16 March).
- Fri 20 - Mon 23 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (4-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Monday 23 March).
- Sat 4 - Mon 6 April: Catholic Easter Sunday (3-day weekend, Saturday 4 April to Monday 6 April).
- Sat 11 - Mon 13 April: Orthodox Easter Sunday (3-day weekend, Saturday 11 April to Monday 13 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: International Workers' Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 5 - Mon 7 September: Mother Teresa Canonization Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 5 September to Monday 7 September).
- Sat 21 - Mon 23 November: Alphabet Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 21 November to Monday 23 November).
- Sat 28 November - Tue 1 December: Flag and Independence Day (4-day weekend, Saturday 28 November to Tuesday 1 December).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Albania 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 16 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Summer Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 23 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Nowruz Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 6 April 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Catholic Easter Sunday (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 13 April 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Orthodox Easter Sunday (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 7 September 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Mother Teresa Canonization Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 23 November 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Alphabet Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 30 November 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Flag and Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 1 December 2026 (Tuesday) - given as the day off for Liberation Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Albania: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Albania in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Albania.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Albania (2026)
Our Albania public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is observed on 1 May in most countries of the world. It originated in the campaign for an eight hour working day and commemorates the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. It became an official holiday across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa during the twentieth century. Observances typically combine trade union marches and rallies with springtime festivities.
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day marks the anniversary of a country's liberation from occupation or from an oppressive regime. Italy and the Netherlands observe it in the context of the Second World War, while Bulgaria, Albania, Portugal and several other states commemorate their own historical turning points. It is a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, wreath laying at war memorials and events reflecting on the restoration of national sovereignty.