Albania country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (HI)
📍 Albania
Theme Independence Day 2026
Albania is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Tirana, the national observance is Independence Day on 28 November, and the national colours are red and gold. Albania declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in Vlore on 28 November 1912.
Capital and region (HI)
Tirana is the capital. Albania sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Tirane clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 28 November 2026. Albania declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in Vlore on 28 November 1912. Locally it is called Dita e Pavarësisë. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital is Tirana.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 28 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Albania declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in Vlore on 28 November 1912.
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