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Public Holidays in Albania 1997

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Public Holidays in Albania 1997

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Holiday List

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    Viti i RiPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 3 off

    Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
  • Jan
    2

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    Viti i RiPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 3 off

    Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
  • Mar
    14

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    Dita e VerësPublic holiday

    Summer Day

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 13 off

    Days off: Mar 13–164-day weekend
  • Mar
    24

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    Dita e Sulltan NevruzitPublic holiday

    Nowruz

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 25 off

    Days off: Mar 22–254-day weekend
  • Mar
    30

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    Pashkët KatolikePublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 28, Apr 1 off

    Days off: Mar 28–Apr 15-day weekend
  • Mar
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    E hëna e Pashkëve KatolikePublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 28, Apr 1 off

    Days off: Mar 28–Apr 15-day weekend
  • Apr
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    Pashkët OrtodoksePublic holidayWeekend

    Easter Sunday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 29 off

    Days off: Apr 26–294-day weekend
  • Apr
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    E hëna e Pashkëve OrtodoksePublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 29 off

    Days off: Apr 26–294-day weekend
  • May
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    Dita Ndërkombëtare e PunonjësvePublic holiday

    May Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 30, May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 45-day weekend
  • Sep
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    Dita e Nënë TerezësPublic holiday

    Mother Teresa Day

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 4 off

    Days off: Sep 4–74-day weekend
  • Nov
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    Dita e PavarësisëPublic holiday

    Independence Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 27, Dec 2 off

    Days off: Nov 27–Dec 26-day weekend
  • Dec
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    Dita e ÇlirimitPublic holiday

    Liberation Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 27, Dec 2 off

    Days off: Nov 27–Dec 26-day weekend
  • Dec
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    Dita Kombëtare e RinisëPublic holiday

    Youth Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 9 off

    Days off: Dec 6–94-day weekend
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    KrishtlindjetPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 26 off

    Days off: Dec 25–284-day weekend

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Public Holidays in Albania

Viti i Ri

1–2 Jan 1997

New Year’s Day in Albania is a quiet, family-centered reset after a festive night of fireworks, music, and gatherings. Streets are calmer, and many people spend the day visiting relatives or resting at home. Public offices and most businesses are closed.

Dita e Verës

14 Mar 1997

Summer Day (Dita e Verës) is one of Albania’s most beloved spring festivals, celebrated especially in Elbasan. Streets fill with music, dancing, and traditional sweets like ballokume, marking the symbolic end of winter and the start of warmer days.

Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit

24 Mar 1997

Nevruz Day, rooted in the Bektashi tradition, celebrates renewal and the arrival of spring. Pilgrims visit tekkes, families share festive meals, and communities mark the day with a spirit of peace and rebirth.

Pashkët Katolike

30 Mar 1997

This is a public holiday in Albania.

E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike

31 Mar 1997

This is a public holiday in Albania.

Pashkët Ortodokse

27 Apr 1997

This is a public holiday in Albania.

E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse

28 Apr 1997

This is a public holiday in Albania.

Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve

1 May 1997

This is a public holiday in Albania.

Dita e Nënë Terezës

5 Sep 1997

Mother Teresa Day honors Albania’s most famous humanitarian. Ceremonies, cultural events, and charitable activities highlight her legacy, particularly in Tirana and Shkodra.

Dita e Pavarësisë

28 Nov 1997

Independence Day commemorates Albania’s declaration of independence in 1912. Flag displays, patriotic concerts, and public ceremonies create a festive national atmosphere.

Dita e Çlirimit

1 Dec 1997

Liberation Day marks the end of World War II in Albania. It is observed with official ceremonies and remembrance events, reflecting on national resilience and history.

Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë

8 Dec 1997

National Youth Day remembers the 1990 student protests and the democratic movement. It’s a modern holiday tied to civic history and the role of young people in shaping Albania’s future.

Krishtlindjet

25 Dec 1997

Christmas Day is celebrated by Christian communities with church services, family meals, and festive gatherings. Towns like Shkodra and Korça have a particularly vibrant holiday atmosphere.

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