Albania

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Holidays in Albania

Below is a list of public holidays in the European nation of Albania.

Jan 1-2 - New Year's Days (National holiday)

Feb 14 - Valentine's Day (Observance)

SHORT INFORMATION

Tirana is the capital of Albania

Tirana is the capital and the largest city of Albania. Modern Tirana was founded as an Ottoman town in 1614 by Sulejman Bargjini, a local ruler from Mullet, although the area has been continuously inhabited since antiquity. Tirana became Albania's capital city in 1920 and has a population of over 600,000. The city is home to many universities and is the center of the political, economical, and cultural life of the country.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Albanian Wedding Traditions

The wedding day is a memorable day in almost every culture. But for centuries it has had a special place in Albanians life. There are some core events that compose the whole Wedding party.