Public holiday in Albania
Liberation Day - in lieu in Albania
Monday, November 30, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Liberation Day (in lieu) is a nationwide public holiday in Albania that marks the country’s liberation during World War II. The “in lieu” label means the observance is taken on the substitute date listed in the holiday calendar.
About Liberation Day - in lieu in Albania
In Albania, Liberation Day is a state holiday connected to the end of the wartime occupation and the liberation of the country in 1944. It is observed nationwide and is one of the official dates on the Albanian public-holiday calendar. The “in lieu” wording indicates that this entry reflects the substitute day used in the calendar rather than the original anniversary date. In practice, that matters for planning because the public holiday follows the calendar’s observed date for that year.
History
Liberation Day commemorates Albania’s liberation from occupation during the Second World War, which is generally marked in the country on 29 November. The holiday date in this calendar entry is the in-lieu observance used for the listed year.
Traditions
There are no widely standardized household customs or food traditions that are specific to Liberation Day in Albania and consistently observed nationwide.
How Liberation Day - in lieu is celebrated in Albania
The day is observed as a public holiday across Albania, so official institutions and many workplaces generally follow the holiday schedule. Public commemoration is associated with the liberation anniversary, but observance can vary from year to year.
Interesting facts
Liberation Day is one of Albania’s national dates tied to the Second World War. The calendar entry here is an in-lieu observance, not the anniversary date itself.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.