Dita e Verës: Summer Day, 14 March

The date

Verified · checked on 25 Oct 2026

The Bank of Albania's list of official holidays for 2026 includes 14 March, Dita e Verës. In 2027, 14 March falls on a Sunday.

Source: Bank of Albania: official holidays calendar 2026

Elbasan and the ballokume

Verified · checked on 25 Oct 2026

The Municipality of Elbasan describes it as a festival of ancient pagan origin, honouring nature and the plant life that comes alive on this date. The city runs a festive week of events that peaks on 14 March. Its symbol is the ballokume, the round cookie of Elbasan.

Source: Bashkia Elbasan: Dita e Verës

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Kosovo and the diaspora

Unknown · checked on 25 Oct 2026

We have not yet confirmed how widely Dita e Verës is marked in Kosovo, so we do not claim it. Tell us how your family celebrates.

Sources

• Bank of Albania: official holidays calendar 2026
• Bashkia Elbasan: Dita e Verës

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