Holidays in Albania in 2026

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
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