Albania (AL)
Albania is a low-cost, fast-changing Balkan country with Adriatic and Ionian coastlines, mountain towns, a growing Tirana tech and cafe scene, EU-candidate reforms, generous visa access for many nationalities and a practical Unique Permit route for work and digital nomads.
Capital: Tirana
Region: Europe
Language: Albanian
Currency: ALL (L)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 28)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
17 holidays in Albania. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Viti i Ri
Nationwide public holiday.
Fri 2
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Viti i Ri
Second New Year public holiday.
March 2026
Sat 14
Summer Day Public Holiday
Dita e Veres
Falls on Saturday; observed by banks on Monday 16 March 2026.
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday
Bajrami i Madh
Date may shift with lunar calendar confirmation.
Sun 22
Nevruz Day Public Holiday
Dita e Nevruzit
Falls on Sunday; observed by banks on Monday 23 March 2026.
April 2026
Sun 5
Catholic Easter Public Holiday
Pashket Katolike
Sunday holiday; observed by banks on Monday 6 April 2026.
Mon 6
Catholic Easter Monday Public Holiday
E Hëna e Pashkëve Katolike
Day after Catholic Easter.
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Public Holiday
Pashket Ortodokse
Sunday holiday; observed by banks on Monday 13 April 2026.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
E Hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse
Day after Orthodox Easter.
May 2026
Fri 1
International Workers' Day Public Holiday
Dita Nderkombetare e Punetoreve
Nationwide public holiday.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
Bajrami i Vogel / Kurban Bajrami
Date may shift with lunar calendar confirmation.
September 2026
Sat 5
Saint Teresa Sanctification Day Public Holiday
Dita e Shen Terezes
Falls on Saturday; observed by banks on Monday 7 September 2026.
November 2026
Sun 22
Alphabet Day Public Holiday
Dita e Alfabetit
Falls on Sunday; observed by banks on Monday 23 November 2026.
Sat 28
Flag and Independence Day Public Holiday
Dita e Flamurit dhe Pavaresise
Falls on Saturday; weekend substitution affects following working days.
Sun 29
Liberation Day Public Holiday
Dita e Clirimit
Falls on Sunday; Bank of Albania observes 30 November and 1 December 2026 around the weekend holidays.
December 2026
Tue 8
National Youth Day Public Holiday
Dita Kombetare e Rinise
Commemorates the 1990 student movement.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Krishtlindjet
Nationwide public holiday.
Note: Some holidays in Albania apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.