Public holidays in Albania, 2026
16 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Albania drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Independence Day on Saturday 28 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | New Year Holiday | Friday |
| 14 March | Summer Day | Saturday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 22 March | Sultan Nevruz's Day | Sunday |
| 5 April | Catholic Easter | Sunday |
| 6 April | Catholic Easter | Monday |
| 12 April | Orthodox Easter | Sunday |
| 13 April | Orthodox Easter | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 19 October | Mother Teresa Day | Monday |
| 28 November | Independence Day | Saturday |
| 29 November | Liberation Day | Sunday |
| 8 December | Youth Day | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Albania have in 2026?
16 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Albania?
Independence Day, on Saturday 28 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.