Public holiday in Albania
Alphabet Day - in lieu in Albania
Monday, November 23, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Alphabet Day (in lieu) is a nationwide public holiday in Albania. It is the substitute day observed for Alphabet Day when the holiday falls on a weekend or another non-working day.
About Alphabet Day - in lieu in Albania
In Albania, Alphabet Day (in lieu) is a nationwide public holiday day used to observe Alphabet Day when the original date is not a regular working day. Its purpose is practical rather than ceremonial: it preserves the holiday’s place in the calendar so that the observance is still marked on a day when a public holiday can actually be taken.
History
Alphabet Day commemorates the Congress of Manastir, held in 1908, which standardized the Albanian alphabet. The “in lieu” observance is a later calendar adjustment used when the holiday’s normal date needs to be moved to a working day.
Traditions
This observance is linked to the Albanian language and the Latin-based alphabet adopted in 1908. Public discussion of the day often centers on the role of a shared alphabet in education, literature and national identity.
How Alphabet Day - in lieu is celebrated in Albania
As a public holiday, it is observed with time off from normal official activity on the substitute day. Where the holiday is marked publicly, the emphasis is generally on the Albanian language and alphabet rather than on large-scale festivities.
Interesting facts
The holiday refers to one of the key milestones in the standardization of modern Albanian writing. Its historical reference point is the Congress of Manastir, an event closely associated with the unification of Albanian orthography.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.