Long weekends in Albania, 2026.
Albania, 2026: 10 long weekends. 9 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 32 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 14 March to 16 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Summer Day)
- 21 March to 23 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Nowruz)
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 11 April to 13 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (May Day)
- 5 September to 7 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Mother Teresa Day)
- 28 November to 30 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 5 December to 8 December: 4 days off, take Mon 7 Dec as leave (Youth Day)
Public holidays in Albania, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Viti i Ri) |
| Friday 2 January | New Year's Day (Viti i Ri) |
| Monday 16 March | Summer Day (Dita e Verës) |
| Monday 23 March | Nowruz (Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit) |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday (Pashkët Katolike) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday (E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike) |
| Sunday 12 April | Easter Sunday (Pashkët Ortodokse) |
| Monday 13 April | Easter Monday (E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse) |
| Friday 1 May | May Day (Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve) |
| Monday 7 September | Mother Teresa Day (Dita e Nënë Terezës) |
| Monday 30 November | Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) |
| Tuesday 8 December | Youth Day (Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Krishtlindjet) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Albania in 2026?
Albania has 9 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Albania in 2026?
Youth Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 5 December to 8 December 2026.
How many public holidays does Albania have in 2026?
Albania has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 11 of them fall on a weekday.