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Public Holidays in Albania — 2026
Albania observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Viti i Ri | Nationwide |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | New Year's Day | Viti i Ri | Nationwide |
| Monday, March 16, 2026 | Summer Day | Dita e Verës | Nationwide |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | Nowruz | Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Pashkët Katolike | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Pashkët Ortodokse | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | Easter Monday | E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | May Day | Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve | Nationwide |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Mother Teresa Day | Dita e Nënë Terezës | Nationwide |
| Monday, November 30, 2026 | Independence Day | Dita e Pavarësisë | Nationwide |
| Monday, November 30, 2026 | Liberation Day | Dita e Çlirimit | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Youth Day | Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Krishtlindjet | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 20 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 | Summer Day |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | Nowruz |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | May Day |
| Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, September 6, 2027 | Mother Teresa Day |
| Monday, November 29, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Monday, November 29, 2027 | Liberation Day |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Youth Day |
| Monday, December 27, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.