Holidays in Albania 2027

There are 14 public holidays in Albania in 2027, nine of which fall on weekends.

New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2027, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.

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 March 09, 2027.

Summer Day
Summer Day, observed on March 14, 2027, 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, 2027.

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. Catholic Easter Sunday falls on March 28, 2027, while Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on May 02, 2027.

Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 01, 2027, 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 May 16, 2027, 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 now operates in over 100 countries. The holiday falls on September 05, 2027.

Independence Day
Independence Day is observed on November 28, 2027. 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, 2027. 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, 2027. The holiday commemorates the student's protests for social and economic reforms in December 1990.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day is observed on December 25, 2027, 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 2027.

Holiday Date Weekday Note
New Year's Day Jan 01, 2027 Friday Public Holiday
New Year's Day Holiday Jan 02, 2027 Saturday Public Holiday
New Year's Day Holiday Jan 04, 2027 Monday Observed
Eid al-Fitr Mar 09, 2027 Tuesday Public Holiday
Summer Day Mar 14, 2027 Sunday Public Holiday
Summer Day Holiday Mar 15, 2027 Monday Observed
Nowruz Mar 22, 2027 Monday Public Holiday
Catholic Easter Mar 28, 2027 Sunday Public Holiday
Catholic Easter Holiday Mar 29, 2027 Monday Observed
Labour Day May 01, 2027 Saturday Public Holiday
Orthodox Easter May 02, 2027 Sunday Public Holiday
Labour Day Holiday May 03, 2027 Monday Observed
Eid al-Adha May 16, 2027 Sunday Public Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday May 17, 2027 Monday Observed
Mother Teresa Day Sep 05, 2027 Sunday Public Holiday
Mother Teresa Day Holiday Sep 6, 2027 Monday Observed
Independence Day Nov 28, 2027 Sunday Public Holiday
Independence Day Holiday Nov 29, 2027 Monday Observed
Liberation Day Nov 29, 2027 Monday Public Holiday
National Youth Day Dec 08, 2027 Wednesday Public Holiday
Christmas Day Dec 25, 2027 Saturday Public Holiday
Christmas Day Holiday Dec 27, 2027 Monday Observed

Please also check the working days in Albania in 2027.

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