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Is today a public holiday in Albania?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Albania. The next public holiday is Mother Teresa Day on Monday 19 October 2026, in 2 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Europe/Tirane time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Albania?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Albania.

Next public holiday in Albania

Mother Teresa Day on Monday 19 October 2026, in 2 days. The last one was Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on 27 May 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Albania

HolidayDateWhen
Mother Teresa DayMonday 19 October 2026in 2 days
Independence DaySaturday 28 November 2026in 42 days
Liberation DaySunday 29 November 2026in 43 days
Independence Day (substitute day)substituteMonday 30 November 2026in 44 days
Liberation Day (substitute day)substituteMonday 30 November 2026in 44 days
Youth DayTuesday 8 December 2026in 52 days

Public holidays in Albania in 2026

Albania has 20 public holidays in 2026. 6 fall on a weekend. 7 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
2 January 2026FridayNew Year Holiday
14 March 2026SaturdayweekendSummer Day
16 March 2026MondaySummer Day (substitute day)substitute
20 March 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
22 March 2026SundayweekendSultan Nevruz's Day
23 March 2026MondaySultan Nevruz's Day (substitute day)substitute
5 April 2026SundayweekendCatholic Easter
6 April 2026MondayCatholic Easter
12 April 2026SundayweekendOrthodox Easter
13 April 2026MondayOrthodox Easter
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
27 May 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
19 October 2026MondayMother Teresa Day
28 November 2026SaturdayweekendIndependence Day
29 November 2026SundayweekendLiberation Day
30 November 2026MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)substitute
30 November 2026MondayLiberation Day (substitute day)substitute
8 December 2026TuesdayYouth Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Albania in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Mother Teresa Day: Mon 19 OctoberIndependence Day (substitute day): Mon 30 NovemberLiberation Day (substitute day): Mon 30 NovemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Albania in 2027

Albania has 21 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Albania

Is today a public holiday in Albania?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Albania, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Albania?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Albania.

What is the next public holiday in Albania?

The next public holiday in Albania is Mother Teresa Day on Monday 19 October 2026, in 2 days.

How many public holidays does Albania have in 2026?

Albania has 20 public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 7 are still to come this year.

Does Albania move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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