This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Albania in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Albania.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Albania January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
New Year's Day (Day 2) | Albania January 2 2026, Friday |
National |
Valentine's Day | Albania February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
Mothers' Day | Albania March 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Summer Day | Albania March 14 2026, Saturday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr | Albania March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
March Equinox | Albania March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Nevruz Day | Albania March 22 2026, Sunday |
National |
Daylight Saving Time starts | Albania March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
Good Friday | Albania April 3 2026, Friday |
Observance |
Holy Saturday | Albania April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
Easter Sunday | Albania April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
Easter Monday | Albania April 6 2026, Monday |
Observance |
Good Friday (Orthodox) | Albania April 10 2026, Friday |
Observance |
Easter Saturday (Orthodox) | Albania April 11 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Albania April 12 2026, Sunday |
National |
Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Albania April 13 2026, Monday |
Observance |
International Worker’s Day | Albania May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
Feast of the Sacrifice | Albania May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
June Solstice | Albania June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Fathers' Day | Albania June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Mother Teresa Beatification Day | Albania September 5 2026, Saturday |
National |
September Equinox | Albania September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
Daylight Saving Time ends | Albania October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
Halloween | Albania October 31 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
Flag and Independence Day | Albania November 28 2026, Saturday |
National |
Liberation Day | Albania November 29 2026, Sunday |
National |
National Youth Day | Albania December 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
December Solstice | Albania December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Eve | Albania December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Christmas Day | Albania December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Albania December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |