Albania Holidays 2026

by Arpita Jena Nov 30, 2025

Albania closed on Saturdays and Sundays and the following official public holidays:

01 January 2026 New Year’s Day
02 January 2026 New Year’s Day
14 March 2026 Summer Day*
20 March 2026 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)**
22 March 2026 Nevruz Day*
05 April 2026 Catholic Easter*
12 April 2026 Orthodox Easter*
01 May 2026 International Worker’s Day
27 May 2026 Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)**
05 September 2026 Saint Teresa Sanctification Day*
22 November 2026 Alphabet Day*
28 November 2026 Flag and Independence Day*
29 November 2026 Liberation Day*
08 December 2026 National Youth Day
25 December 2026 Christmas Day

* If the public holiday / holidays falls/fall on the day or days of the weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday), the holiday shall be observed on the following working day or days (Monday and Tuesday). Bank of Albania is closed on March 16, March 23, April 6, April 13, September 7, November 23, November 30 and December 1, 2026.

**Note: The Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays may be subject to change according to the lunar calendar. In case of eventual changes, you will be notified accordingly.