Public Holidays in Albania 2016

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Viti i RiPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Take Jan 5 off
Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
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Viti i RiPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
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Dita e VerësPublic holiday
Summer Day
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Take Mar 15 off
Days off: Mar 12–154-day weekend
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Dita e Sulltan NevruzitPublic holiday
Nowruz
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Pashkët KatolikePublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Days off: Mar 26–294-day weekend
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E hëna e Pashkëve KatolikePublic holiday
Easter Monday
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Take Mar 29 off
Days off: Mar 26–294-day weekend
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Pashkët OrtodoksePublic holidayWeekend
Easter Sunday
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Dita Ndërkombëtare e PunonjësvePublic holiday
May Day
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Dita e Nënë TerezësPublic holiday
Mother Teresa Day
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Dita e PavarësisëPublic holiday
Independence Day
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Days off: Nov 25–306-day weekend
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Dita e ÇlirimitPublic holiday
Liberation Day
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Take Nov 25, Nov 30 off
Days off: Nov 25–306-day weekend
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Dita Kombëtare e RinisëPublic holiday
Youth Day
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Take Dec 9 off
Days off: Dec 8–114-day weekend
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KrishtlindjetPublic holiday
Christmas Day
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Take Dec 27 off
Days off: Dec 24–274-day weekend

Public Holidays in Albania

Viti i Ri

1–4 Jan 2016

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 2016

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

22 Mar 2016

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

27 Mar 2016

This is a public holiday in Albania.

E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike

28 Mar 2016

This is a public holiday in Albania.

Pashkët Ortodokse

1 May 2016

This is a public holiday in Albania.

Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve

2 May 2016

This is a public holiday in Albania.

Dita e Nënë Terezës

5 Sep 2016

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 2016

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

29 Nov 2016

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 2016

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

26 Dec 2016

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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