Saturday
Take Mar 13th, Mar 17th off
Total Public Holidays
15
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 254
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
131
Thursday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 5 off
Friday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 5 off
Saturday
In-lieu day off on 16 Mar 2026.
Summer Day
NationwideTake Mar 13, Mar 17 off
Friday
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
NationwideTake Mar 19, Mar 24 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 23 Mar 2026.
Nevruz Day
NationwideTake Mar 19, Mar 24 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 6 Apr 2026.
Catholic Easter
NationwideTake Apr 7 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 13 Apr 2026.
Orthodox Easter
NationwideTake Apr 14 off
Friday
International Worker’s Day
NationwideTake Apr 30 off
Wednesday
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
NationwideTake May 25, May 26, May 28, May 29 off
Saturday
In-lieu day off on 7 Sep 2026.
Saint Teresa Sanctification Day
NationwideTake Sep 4, Sep 8 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 23 Nov 2026.
Alphabet Day
NationwideTake Nov 24 off
Saturday
In-lieu day off on 30 Nov 2026.
Flag and Independence Day
NationwideTake Nov 27, Dec 2 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 1 Dec 2026.
Liberation Day
NationwideTake Nov 27, Dec 2 off
Tuesday
National Youth Day
NationwideTake Dec 7 off
Friday
Christmas Day
NationwideNew 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.
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.
This is a public holiday in Albania.
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.
Catholic Easter is celebrated with church services, family lunches, and traditional pastries. It’s a joyful holiday for Albania’s Catholic communities, especially in Shkodra and the north.
Orthodox Easter is Albania’s largest Christian celebration, marked by midnight liturgies, candlelight processions, and festive family meals the next day. The holiday blends religious devotion with rich culinary traditions.
This is a public holiday in Albania.
Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bajram) is one of Albania’s most important Islamic holidays. Families attend prayers, share meals, and distribute meat to relatives and those in need, emphasizing generosity and community.
Mother Teresa Day honors Albania’s most famous humanitarian. Ceremonies, cultural events, and charitable activities highlight her legacy, particularly in Tirana and Shkodra.
This is a public holiday in Albania.
Independence Day commemorates Albania’s declaration of independence in 1912. Flag displays, patriotic concerts, and public ceremonies create a festive national atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
