Some may organize family get-togethers and prepare delicious meals to share with loved ones. Some of the popular dishes prepared on this day are Roast Turkey, Turkish Delight, Soda Bread and much more. However, since this is the second day after the commencement of the New Year, people maintain a low profile on this day and usually rest.
Is New Year’s Day / Day 2 a Public Holiday in Albania?
New Year’s Day / Day 2 is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2025. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
New Year’s Day / Day 2 Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | 2 January | New Year’s Day / Day 2 | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | 2 January | New Year’s Day / Day 2 | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | 2 January | New Year’s Day / Day 2 | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | 2 January | New Year’s Day / Day 2 | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | 2 January | New Year’s Day / Day 2 | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | 2 January | New Year’s Day / Day 2 | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | 2 January | New Year’s Day / Day 2 | National Holiday |