About Orthodox Easter in Albania
Orthodox Easter is a public holiday in Albania. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus according to the Orthodox Christian calendar.
Orthodox Easter in Albania
Orthodox Christian communities mark Easter with church services and family gatherings. The celebration is especially important in areas with established Orthodox communities, while its public-holiday status applies nationally. It appears separately from Catholic Easter because the two dates can differ.
Why Orthodox Easter moves
Orthodox Easter is a movable Sunday in spring. Its calculation uses Orthodox calendar rules, so it may fall on the same date as Western Easter or several weeks later. Albania's calendar can also show the following Monday as a holiday date. Check the table for each year.
Planning around Orthodox Easter
Churches may hold services late on Saturday and on Easter Sunday. Public offices close for the listed holiday dates, while private-business schedules vary. Confirm local transport and opening hours when Sunday and Monday form a longer break.
Common questions about Orthodox Easter
Is Orthodox Easter a public holiday in Albania?
Yes. It is included separately in Albania's official public-holiday calendar.
Why can Orthodox and Catholic Easter have different dates?
They use different church calendar rules to determine Easter Sunday.