Albania public holidays 2026

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1. Thu, 01 Jan 2026New Year's Day

   Albania’s supplied holiday calendar lists Viti i Ri (New Year’s Day) on 1 January 2026 as a public holiday. The accompanying reference identifies 1 January as the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. That offers useful calendar context, but it does not establish specific Albanian customs or the legal scope of the day. This entry records the listed date without assuming how individuals observe it.

2. Fri, 02 Jan 2026New Year's Day Holiday

   The supplied Albania calendar lists 2 January 2026 as a public holiday under New Year’s Day Holiday, using the same Albanian name as 1 January. The record does not explain whether this is a statutory second day, an adjusted observance, or how institutions apply it. It is safest to retain the listed date and classification while leaving its legal basis and nationwide coverage for official confirmation.

3. Mon, 16 Mar 2026Summer Day

   The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita e Verës (Summer Day) on 16 March 2026 as a public holiday. The contextual material attached to this entry concerns an unrelated song and cannot substantiate the Albanian observance, its customs, or its origin. This entry therefore reports the calendar listing only; official Albanian sources would be needed to verify the holiday’s legal scope and explain why the 2026 date is March 16.

4. Fri, 20 Mar 2026Eid al-Fitr (Holiday of Breaking the Fast)

   The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita e Bajramit të Madh, labelled Eid al-Fitr, on 20 March 2026 as a public holiday. Its English gloss, Holiday of Breaking the Fast, identifies the observance by its relationship to fasting, but the supplied record gives no country-specific account of religious practice. The listed date is useful as the calendar’s 2026 date; religious authorities would be an appropriate check for any date adjustment or local details.

5. Mon, 23 Mar 2026Nowruz (Persian New Year)

   The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita e Nevruzit (Nowruz, or Persian New Year) as a public holiday on 23 March 2026. No contextual source was supplied to explain the observance’s place in Albania, its background, or the reason for this particular date. The listing supports reporting the calendar entry, but not adding a history or claiming details about how communities mark it. Official or cultural sources could clarify those points.

6. Sun, 05 Apr 2026Easter Sunday

   The supplied Albania calendar lists Pashkët Katolike (Catholic Easter Sunday) on 5 April 2026 as a public holiday. The accompanying reference describes Easter as a central Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. That general context helps explain the religious significance of the observance, but it does not establish the legal scope of the Albanian holiday or describe local customs. The date and classification here follow the supplied calendar record.

7. Mon, 06 Apr 2026Easter Monday

   The supplied Albania calendar lists Hënen e Pashkët Katolike (Catholic Easter Monday) on 6 April 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied reference explains that, in Western Christianity, Easter Monday is the second day of Eastertide. This provides general religious context, but not details about the holiday’s legal basis or local observance in Albania. The date and public classification in this entry are those given by the supplied calendar.

8. Sun, 12 Apr 2026Orthodox Easter Sunday

   The supplied Albania calendar lists Pashkët Ortodokse (Orthodox Easter Sunday) on 12 April 2026 as a public holiday. No contextual source was supplied to explain the observance’s religious background or its local practice in Albania. The calendar supports reporting its name, date, and public classification, but does not by itself establish nationwide legal coverage or how the day is observed. Those details should be checked against official or church sources.

9. Mon, 13 Apr 2026Orthodox Easter Monday

   The supplied Albania calendar lists Hënen e Pashkët Ortodokse (Orthodox Easter Monday) on 13 April 2026 as a public holiday. No contextual source was provided to describe its religious meaning, Albanian-specific observance, or legal basis. The calendar entry is therefore the evidence for the name, date, and public classification used here. Official or church sources would be needed to verify the holiday’s nationwide scope and provide fuller local context.

10. Fri, 01 May 2026Labour Day

    The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita ndërkombëtare e punonjësve (Labour Day) on 1 May 2026 as a public holiday. The contextual reference notes that Labour Day is linked with International Workers’ Day, which is observed on 1 May in many countries, and describes the day as connected with the labour movement. This is general background; the supplied evidence does not establish specific Albanian commemorations or the holiday’s legal scope.

11. Tue, 26 May 2026Eid ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

    The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita e Kurban Bajramit (Eid ul-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice) on 26 May 2026 as a public holiday. No contextual source was provided to explain its religious meaning or Albanian-specific observance. This entry therefore reports the name, date, and classification recorded by the calendar without adding unverified local details. Religious and official sources could clarify confirmation of the date and the holiday’s legal treatment.

12. Mon, 19 Oct 2026Mother Teresa Day

    The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita e Lumturimit te Nene Terezës (Mother Teresa Day) on 19 October 2026 as a public holiday. The accompanying reference notes that Mother Teresa has been memorialized worldwide in recognition of her work with the poor. It does not explain the Albanian observance, its connection to the wording in the local name, or its legal basis. This entry reports the calendar listing and leaves those details for official confirmation.

13. Mon, 30 Nov 2026Flag and Independence Day

    The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita e Flamurit dhe e Pavarësisë (Flag and Independence Day) as a public holiday on 30 November 2026. It also assigns 30 November to Liberation Day, but gives no explanation of whether these are adjusted observance dates or how the two entries are treated. The record supports reporting the listing, not resolving that date question. Official Albanian notices or legislation are needed to confirm the intended 2026 dates and legal treatment.

14. Mon, 30 Nov 2026Liberation Day

    The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita e Çlirimit të Shqipërisë nga pushtuesit nazifashistë (Liberation Day) as a public holiday on 30 November 2026. Its contextual reference describes Liberation Day generally as commemorating the liberation of a place, but does not verify this Albanian observance. The same calendar assigns 30 November to Flag and Independence Day as well. Whether the date reflects an adjustment or a data issue requires confirmation from official sources.

15. Tue, 08 Dec 2026Youth Day

    The supplied Albania calendar lists Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë (National Youth Day) on 8 December 2026 as a public holiday. The accompanying reference describes Youth Day generally as a commemorative holiday honouring young people and notes that dates differ around the world. It does not establish the Albanian observance’s history, local meaning, or legal scope. This entry reports the calendar date and classification without assigning an unsupported national origin story.

16. Fri, 25 Dec 2026Christmas Day

    The supplied Albania calendar lists Krishtlindjet (Christmas Day) on 25 December 2026 as a public holiday. The accompanying reference describes Christmas as a religious and cultural celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and notes that it is observed primarily on 25 December. This offers general context, not evidence about Albanian-specific customs or legal coverage. The date and public classification in this entry follow the supplied calendar.