Albania Holiday Overview

Religious Holidays

Bajram: One of the most important holidays for Albanian Muslims

Eid al-Fitr: One of the most important festivals in Islam, marking the end of Ramadan. The specific date varies from year to year and is determined according to the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Adha: Another important festival in Islam, commemorating the sacrifice of the Prophet Ibrahim. The date is also determined according to the Islamic calendar.

Christmas: A Catholic and some Orthodox festivals, the date is December 25th each year.

Easter: The most important Christian festival, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. The date varies from year to year, based on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.

National Holidays

Albanian Independence Day: November 28, commemorating the day when Albania declared independence.

Legal holidays

New Year's Day: January 1

International Workers' Day: May 1

Other national holidays: Albania has many nationalities, each with its own unique holidays. For example, the Greek minority in southern Albania celebrates Greece's national day.

Local holidays:

Local celebrations: Each region in Albania has its own local celebrations, which are usually related to local historical events, cultural customs or religious beliefs.

Agricultural Festival: Albania is a large agricultural country, and many places have agricultural festivals to celebrate the harvest.

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