The following lists events that happened during 1979 in the People's Republic of Albania.

Incumbents First Secretary: Enver Hoxha Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly: Haxhi Lleshi Prime Minister: Mehmet Shehu

Events 14 March - 1979–80 Balkans Cup: Albania is defeated by Yugoslavia 3-0 at Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka 28 March - 1979–80 Balkans Cup: Albania is defeated by Greece 3-0 at Zosimades Stadium, Ioannina 18 April - 1979–80 Balkans Cup: Albania defeats Yugoslavia 4-1 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tirana 16 May - 1979–80 Balkans Cup: Albania defeats Greece 2-0 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tirana

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