Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Albania
Albania has 12 long weekends in 2026 and 12 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around New Year's Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
New Year's Day
Wed 31 Dec – Sun 4 Jan
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr & Nevruz Day & Nowruz
Thu 19 Mar – Mon 23 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Feast of the Sacrifice
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
New Year's Day & New Year's Day (Day 2)
Thu 31 Dec – Mon 4 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Summer Day
Thu 11 Mar – Mon 15 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Albania 2026
All 26 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Albania 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Albania 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Albania 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Albania have in 2026?
Albania has 12 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Albania have in 2027?
Albania has 12 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Albania?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.