Public holiday in Albania
Independence Day in Albania
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Independence Day marks Albania’s declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. It is a nationwide public holiday and one of the country’s key national dates.
About Independence Day in Albania
In Albania, Independence Day is the main civic holiday associated with the creation of the Albanian state. It is observed nationwide and gives the public a day focused on national identity, statehood and remembrance of the events that led to independence in 1912. The holiday falls alongside Flag Day, which is observed on the same date in Albania. As a result, the day is often treated as both a national and a symbolic occasion, with attention on the Albanian flag and the modern state that emerged from independence.
History
On 28 November 1912, Albanian leaders declared independence in Vlorë, ending centuries of Ottoman rule. The date is remembered as the moment when Albania proclaimed itself a sovereign state.
Traditions
Common symbols for the day are the Albanian flag and the national colors of red and black. Public observance tends to be formal and civic rather than religious, with the date used for reflection on independence and statehood.
How Independence Day is celebrated in Albania
Official ceremonies and public commemorations are commonly held, especially in state institutions and city centers. Many people display the Albanian flag, attend cultural events or spend the day with family and friends.
Interesting facts
The date is shared with Albania’s Flag Day, so the same holiday is often referred to in both national and symbolic terms. Vlorë is closely associated with the declaration of independence and is a central reference point in holiday observance.
Dates in published calendars
Import sources
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