Holidays in Kosovo in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kosovo 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 Kosovo.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Kosovo
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Second Day of New Year Kosovo
January 2 2026, Friday
National
Orthodox Christmas Day Kosovo
January 7 2026, Wednesday
National
Day of Ashakalia Kosovo
February 15 2026, Sunday
Observance
Independence Day of the Republic of Kosovo Kosovo
February 17 2026, Tuesday
National
Day of Memorial and Respect for Veterans Kosovo
March 6 2026, Friday
Observance
Eid al-Fitr Kosovo
March 20 2026, Friday
National
March Equinox Kosovo
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Daylight Saving Time starts Kosovo
March 29 2026, Sunday
Clock change
Easter Kosovo
April 5 2026, Sunday
National
Easter Monday Kosovo
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Day of Romas Kosovo
April 8 2026, Wednesday
Observance
Constitution Day of the Republic of Kosovo Kosovo
April 9 2026, Thursday
National
Orthodox Easter Day Kosovo
April 12 2026, Sunday
National
Orthodox Easter Monday Kosovo
April 13 2026, Monday
National
Day of Turks Kosovo
April 23 2026, Thursday
Observance
International Labour Day Kosovo
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Day of Gorans Kosovo
May 6 2026, Wednesday
Observance
Europe Day Kosovo
May 9 2026, Saturday
National
Europe Day Kosovo
May 11 2026, Monday
National
Kurban Bayrami Kosovo
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
Peace Day Kosovo
June 12 2026, Friday
Observance
June Solstice Kosovo
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
September Equinox Kosovo
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Day of Bosnians Kosovo
September 28 2026, Monday
Observance
Daylight Saving Time ends Kosovo
October 25 2026, Sunday
Clock change
Day of Albanians Kosovo
November 28 2026, Saturday
Observance
December Solstice Kosovo
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Kosovo
December 25 2026, Friday
National
New Year's Eve Kosovo
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance