CelebrateTogether
The complete official holiday calendar for Albania and Kosovo
✦ UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Plan →Alphabet Day
Independence Day
Liberation Day
Suggested Plan
Optimal per holiday — tune the mode on each card
+30 more than 61 natural off-days
6 holidays extended via PTO
Where the days go
- Eid al-Adha4d PTO → 9d
- Youth Day4d PTO → 11d
- Orthodox Christmas2d PTO → 7d
- Independence Day1d PTO → 4d
- Constitution Day3d PTO → 10d
- Eid al-Adha4d PTO → 9d
Tools & export
Youth Day
27 total bridges
Weekends + holidays
Extended via PTO
January
The first day of the year, celebrated with fireworks, family gatherings, and festive meals. Albanians welcome the new year with optimism and joy.
The second day of New Year celebrations, continuing the festive spirit with family visits and relaxation.
The first day of the year. Kosovo celebrates with fireworks, concerts, and family gatherings across the country.
The second day of New Year celebrations, a continuation of family visits and festive relaxation.
Christmas Day for Orthodox Christians, celebrated on January 7 following the Julian calendar. A day of worship and family togetherness.
February
Marking Kosovo's declaration of independence on February 17, 2008. Celebrated with patriotic events, concerts, and flag displays.
March
observed on 16 Mar
A pagan tradition marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Families prepare ballokume cookies and celebrate the warmth to come.
The festival marking the end of Ramadan. Celebrated with prayers, family feasts, and giving gifts to children.
observed on 23 Mar
The Bektashi new year and spring equinox celebration. It symbolizes renewal, nature, and spiritual awakening.
The festival ending Ramadan, celebrated with communal prayers, family visits, and traditional sweets throughout Kosovo.
April
observed on 6 Apr
Easter Monday for Catholic Christians. Families gather for festive meals, egg painting, and church services.
observed on 13 Apr
Easter Monday for Orthodox Christians. Celebrated with red eggs, lamb dishes, and family gatherings.
Easter Monday for the Catholic community in Kosovo. A day of family meals, egg hunts, and church celebrations.
Commemorating the adoption of Kosovo's constitution on April 9, 2008. A symbol of sovereignty and democratic governance.
Easter Monday for the Orthodox community. Celebrated with red-dyed eggs, special bread, and visits to family and friends.
May
International Workers' Day honoring labor rights and the contributions of working people. A day of rest and celebration.
The Festival of Sacrifice, one of the most important Islamic holidays. Families share meals and give to those in need.
International Workers' Day celebrating labor achievements and workers' rights. Marked by rallies, concerts, and family outings.
observed on 11 May
Celebrating Kosovo's European aspirations and the country's path toward EU integration. A day of cultural events and unity.
The Festival of Sacrifice, widely celebrated across Kosovo with communal prayers, family feasts, and charitable giving.
September
observed on 7 Sept
Honoring Mother Teresa (Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu), born in Skopje to an Albanian family. She is a symbol of compassion worldwide.
November
observed on 23 Nov
Commemorating the standardization of the Albanian alphabet in 1908 at the Congress of Manastir. A celebration of language and identity.
observed on 30 Nov
Marking Albania's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire on November 28, 1912 in Vlora. The most important national holiday.
December
observed on 1 Dec
Celebrating the liberation of Albania from Nazi occupation on November 29, 1944. A day of national pride and remembrance.
Commemorating the student movement of December 8, 1990 that played a key role in bringing democracy to Albania.
Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In Albania, Christmas is a public holiday enjoyed by people of all faiths as a time for family.
Christmas Day, celebrated by the Catholic community and embraced broadly as a season of peace, family, and goodwill.