Public holiday in Albania
Orthodox Easter Monday in Albania
Monday, April 13, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Orthodox Easter Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Albania that follows Orthodox Easter Sunday and forms part of the Easter period for Orthodox Christians. It is observed across the country, including by people who do not personally celebrate the religious feast.
About Orthodox Easter Monday in Albania
In Albania, Orthodox Easter Monday is observed nationwide as the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday. As a public holiday, it gives the Easter period a wider place in the national calendar beyond the Orthodox community, while still retaining its religious character for those who mark the feast. The day sits at the end of the Orthodox Easter weekend, so its practical significance is closely tied to family time, rest and visits connected with Easter observance.
Traditions
Country-specific written traditions for Orthodox Easter Monday are not clearly documented in reliable general sources. In practice, it is associated with the continuation of Orthodox Easter observance rather than a separate set of customs distinct from the Sunday feast.
How Orthodox Easter Monday is celebrated in Albania
On the day itself, observance is generally quiet and family-oriented. Where Orthodox Easter is celebrated, the Monday extends time spent with relatives and the social visits, meals and informal gatherings linked to the Easter period.
Interesting facts
The holiday is nationwide in Albania rather than limited to Orthodox-majority areas. It is fixed by the Orthodox Easter calendar, so its date changes from year to year.
Dates in published calendars
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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