Public holidays · Europe · 2027
Albania Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Albania
Albania has 12 national public holidays in 2027. 10 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 8 long weekends.
Albania public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | Viti i Ri | Public holiday | |
| New Year's Day | Viti i Ri | Public holiday | |
| Summer Day | Dita e Verës | Public holiday | |
| Nowruz | Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Easter Sunday | Pashkët Katolike | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Easter Sunday | Pashkët Ortodokse | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse | Public holiday | |
| May Day | Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve | Public holiday | |
| Mother Teresa Day | Dita e Nënë Terezës | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Dita e Pavarësisë | Public holiday | |
| Liberation Day | Dita e Çlirimit | Public holiday | |
| Youth Day | Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Krishtlindjet | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Albania holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 2
February
March 4
April
May 3
June
July
August
September 1
October
November 2
December 2
Long weekends in Albania 2027
8 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan
No leave needed
Sat 13 Mar – Mon 15 Mar
No leave needed
Sat 20 Mar – Mon 22 Mar
No leave needed
Sat 27 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May
No leave needed
Sat 4 Sep – Mon 6 Sep
No leave needed
Sat 27 Nov – Mon 29 Nov
No leave needed
Sat 25 Dec – Mon 27 Dec
No leave needed
Albania vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027
Planning a trip to Albania?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.