New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Europe/Tirane
- Currency
- ALL
All 2026 dates
In 2026, New Year's Day is observed on 2 separate dates in Albania.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday |
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Albania, New Year's Day is observed on January 1, 2026, January 2, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Albania.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Albania is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Albania 2026
- Summer Day (Dita e Verës)Mar 16
- Nowruz (Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit)Mar 23
- Easter Sunday (Pashkët Katolike)Apr 5
- Easter Monday (E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike)Apr 6
- May Day (Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve)May 1
- Mother Teresa Day (Dita e Nënë Terezës)Sep 7
- Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë)Nov 30
- Liberation Day (Dita e Çlirimit)Nov 30
- Youth Day (Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë)Dec 8
- Christmas Day (Krishtlindjet)Dec 25
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Albania 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.