Liberation Day

November 29, Saturday

Liberation Day
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Liberation Day of Albania is celebrated annually on November 29. It is one of the most important national dates of the country, associated with the end of the occupation of Albania by German troops during World War II. The holiday symbolizes freedom, the struggle of the Albanian people, and the restoration of the state's independence.

Historical context
Albania was occupied from 1939, first by Italy and then by Germany. The national liberation movement actively fought against the occupying forces. On November 29, 1944, partisan forces liberated Tirana and completed the liberation of the entire country. This date became an official public holiday.

How the holiday is celebrated
Today, Liberation Day of Albania is observed as a public holiday. Commemorative and ceremonial events take place across the country.

Main forms of celebration:

* ceremonial events at memorials;
* laying flowers at monuments to resistance heroes;
* official speeches and public events;
* concerts, cultural and educational activities;
* broadcasts of historical films and documentaries.

The significance of the holiday for Albanians
Liberation Day symbolizes:

* remembrance of the victims and heroes of the national liberation struggle;
* Albania’s independence and self-determination;
* historical resilience and unity of the people.

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