There are 12 public holidays across 14 days in Albania in 2023, three of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Summer Day
Summer Day, observed on Mar 14, 2023, is the first day of the new year in the Albanian calendar, marking the start of the summer season and the end of the winter season. People will light bonfires in the yards to drive away from the darkness of the winter season.
Nowruz
Nowruz is also known as the Iranian New Year or Persian New Year. It is the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Iranian solar calendar. Nowruz marks the Persian calendar's first day of spring and the beginning of the year. The holiday falls on March 22, 2023.
Easter Sunday
Easter is an important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Most Western churches follow the Gregorian Calendar, while Eastern Orthodox churches follow the Julian Calendar. Therefore, Western Easter and Eastern Orthodox Easter Sundays often fall on different dates. It falls on Apr 09, 2023 in Western churches and Apr 16, 2023 in Eastern churches.
Eid al-Fitr
Muslims worldwide celebrate this religious holiday, celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The holiday falls on April 21, 2023.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday falls on June 29, 2023, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
Mother Teresa Day
Mother Teresa Day commemorates the death anniversary of Mother Teresa, who founded the Missionaries of Charity to help all poor and sick people. The Missionaries of Charity was first expanded throughout India, then abroad, and it is now operated in over 100 countries. The holiday falls on September 05, 2023.
Independence Day
Independence Day is observed on November 28, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Albania's independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Albania, observed on November 29, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Albania's liberation from Nazi German forces in 1944.
National Youth Day
National Youth Day is observed on December 8, 2023. The holiday commemorates the student's protests for social and economic reforms in December 1990.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is observed on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Albania 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 03, 2023 | Tuesday | Observed |
| Summer Day | Mar 14, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 22, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Catholic Easter | Apr 09, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Catholic Easter Monday | Apr 10, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Orthodox Easter | Apr 16, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Apr 17, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 21, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 29, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Mother Teresa Day | Sep 05, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Nov 28, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Liberation Day | Nov 29, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| National Youth Day | Dec 08, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Albania in 2023.