About Saint Teresa Sanctification Day in Albania
Saint Teresa Sanctification Day is a public holiday in Albania on 5 September. It honors Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu to an Albanian family.
Why Albania honors Saint Teresa
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity and became known for service to people living in poverty. Her Albanian family background gives her a distinct place in Albania's public memory. The Holy See canonized Teresa of Calcutta in September 2016.
The current official date
Albania's current official calendar lists Saint Teresa Sanctification Day on 5 September. Older calendars and websites may still show a former October commemoration, but that is not the date used by the current Bank of Albania schedule. A weekend date can produce a substitute working day.
Planning for Saint Teresa Day
Public institutions close for the holiday and commemorative or religious events may take place. Event details vary by city and year. Check official notices, transport and opening hours near the date, especially when 5 September falls on a weekend.
Common questions about Saint Teresa Day
When is Saint Teresa Day in Albania?
The current official public-holiday calendar places it on 5 September.
Why do some websites show 19 October?
That date comes from an older Mother Teresa commemoration. Albania's current official schedule uses 5 September.