Friday
Take Jan 5th off
Total Public Holidays
15
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 255
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
130
Friday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 5 off
Saturday
In-lieu day off on 4 Jan 2027.
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 5 off
Wednesday
Date is tentative and subject to lunar calendar confirmation.
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
NationwideSunday
In-lieu day off on 15 Mar 2027.
Summer Day
NationwideTake Mar 16 off
Monday
Nevruz Day
NationwideTake Mar 23 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 29 Mar 2027.
Catholic Easter
NationwideTake Mar 30 off
Saturday
In-lieu day off on 4 May 2027.
International Worker’s Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 5 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 3 May 2027.
Orthodox Easter
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 5 off
Sunday
Date is tentative and subject to lunar calendar confirmation.
In-lieu day off on 17 May 2027.
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
NationwideTake May 14, May 18 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 6 Sep 2027.
Saint Teresa Sanctification Day
NationwideTake Sep 3, Sep 7 off
Monday
Alphabet Day
NationwideTake Nov 23 off
Sunday
In-lieu day off on 30 Nov 2027.
Flag and Independence Day
NationwideTake Nov 26, Dec 1 off
Monday
Liberation Day
NationwideTake Nov 26, Dec 1 off
Wednesday
National Youth Day
NationwideSaturday
In-lieu day off on 27 Dec 2027.
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24, Dec 28 off
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.
This is a public holiday in Albania.
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.
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.
This is a public holiday in Albania.
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.
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.
