Eid al-Fitr in Albania
Eid al-Fitr, known in Albania as Fitër Bajrami or Bajrami i Madh, marks the end of Ramadan. The date follows the lunar calendar, and Albania’s official holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday.[1][3]
A celebration after Ramadan
Across the Muslim world, Eid al-Fitr celebrates the completion of Ramadan, a month of fasting and religious devotion. In Albania, the Muslim Community of Albania describes the holiday as a time of joy, faith, peace and solidarity.[1]
Prayer and community in Albania
Public Eid prayers are one visible part of the celebration. In its account of a recent observance, the Muslim Community of Albania reported prayers in Tirana’s Skënderbej Square and gatherings in squares and main mosques in other cities. The programme included Quran recitation, a sermon and messages of peace and solidarity.[1]
After the prayer, worshippers went to celebrate with family and relatives. The Community’s account also connects the holiday with support for people in need and with carrying good works beyond Ramadan. These are examples described by the national Muslim body; local arrangements and family customs may vary.[1]
Public holiday and planning
Albania’s Labor Code says work is generally prohibited on official public holidays and employees are entitled to pay for those days. It allows exceptions set by government decision or collective agreement. If an official holiday falls on a weekly rest day, the Code provides for the rest day to move to Monday; work performed on a public holiday is subject to compensation rules.[2]
The Bank of Albania includes Eid al-Fitr among its official public holidays and closes on that day. It also notes that Eid dates may change according to the lunar calendar. Check with the service you plan to use, and consult the current holiday notice for the confirmed date.[3]
Frequently asked questions
Is Eid al-Fitr a day off in Albania?
When does Eid al-Fitr fall?
Are there substitute days if it falls on a weekend?
What is open during the holiday?
The Bank of Albania closes on the holiday. Check with other banks, offices, shops or transport services about their hours.[3]
Sources and references
Sources used for End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) in Albania:
- Besimtarët myslimanë kremtojnë sot Fitër Bajramin- Muslim Community of Albania
- Kodi i Punës i Republikës së Shqipërisë- Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare
- 2026 Official Bank Holiday Schedule- Bank of Albania