| 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 |
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.