Kosovo (XK)
A young Balkan republic with euro-based daily life, low costs, a large diaspora, fast-growing Pristina tech and service sectors, complex recognition politics, and document-heavy residence and work compliance.
Capital: Pristina
Region: Europe
Language: Albanian
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 29)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
13 holidays in Kosovo. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Viti i Ri / Nova godina
Public holiday.
Fri 2
New Year's Holiday Public Holiday
Pushimi i Vitit të Ri
Second New Year holiday.
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Public Holiday
Krishtlindjet Ortodokse / Božić
Official holiday for Orthodox communities.
February 2026
Tue 17
Independence Day Public Holiday
Dita e Pavarësisë
Republic of Kosovo Independence Day.
March 2026
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday
Fitër Bajrami
Approximate; confirm lunar calendar announcement.
April 2026
Mon 6
Catholic Easter Monday Public Holiday
Pashkët Katolike
Observed after Western Easter.
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Sunday Public Holiday
E Diela e Pashkëve Ortodokse / Pravoslavni Uskrs
Orthodox Easter Sunday — April 12, 2026. Public holiday for Orthodox communities in Kosovo.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
Pashkët Ortodokse / Vaskrs
Observed after Orthodox Easter.
Thu 9
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Dita e Kushtetutës
Public holiday.
May 2026
Fri 1
International Labour Day Public Holiday
Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punës
Public holiday.
Sat 9
Europe Day Public Holiday
Dita e Evropës
Kosovo observes Europe Day as a public holiday; weekend observance can affect schedules.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
Kurban Bajrami
Approximate; confirm lunar calendar announcement.
December 2026
Fri 25
Catholic Christmas Public Holiday
Krishtlindjet Katolike
Public holiday.
Note: Some holidays in Kosovo apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.