Nevruz Day 2024 in Albania

Nevruz Day 2024 in Albania is regarded as a national holiday for the general population and locally known as “Dita e Navruzit”. This marks the beginning of Spring and commemorates the commencement of the Persian New Year. Since the fourteenth century, the festival of Nevruz has been observed in Albania and lasts for up to three days. The Bektashi Community residing in Albania observes this day with great devotion and passion.

When is Nevruz Day in 2024?

22

March, 2024

(Friday)

Is Nevruz Day a Public Holiday in Albania?

Nevruz Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2024. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.

Nevruz Celebrations in Albania

Locals on the day of Nevruz visit the beautifully marbled Tekke located at Tirana, Albania’s capital city. This marks an important event for the natives of the Bektashi Community since it unites all political and religious figures of the country. These leaders are seen visiting the Bektashi World Sanctuary on this day and pay their respects. Locals can also buy souvenirs located at the Tekke and offer them as a gift to their loved ones. Believers pay their respects early morning, drink milk and herb juice, thereby symbolising the purification of mind, body and soul. They wear new clothes, sing devotional songs dedicated to Sultan Nevruz and gorge on delicious feasts and savoury pies.

Nevruz Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2019 Fri 22 March Nevruz Day National Holiday
2020 Sun 22 March Nevruz Day National Holiday
2021 Mon 22 March Nevruz Day National Holiday
2022 Tue 22 March Nevruz Day National Holiday
2023 Wed 22 March Nevruz Day National Holiday
2024 Fri 22 March Nevruz Day National Holiday
2025 Sat 22 March Nevruz Day National Holiday
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Quick Facts

This year: Fri, 22 March 2024
Next year: Sat, 22 March 2025
Last year: Wed, 22 March 2023
Type: National Holiday