Shijak (Albanian definite form: Shijaku) is a town and a municipality in Durrës County, west-central Albania.

Shijak has ancient roots, dating back to after the founding of Durrës in 637 B.C.

Later Shijak was named as Shen Jak, translated to "Saint Jacob".

The population of Shijak grew when Bosniak settlers immigrated into two neighboring villages which later became known as Koxhas and Borakë.

Shijak is centered on a flower park, one of two public squares in the municipality.

Taller apartment buildings are also found in Shijak, mostly closer to the center of the town.

The municipality also has a library, post office, health center, police station, Internet places, and other shops.

Buses run daily to and form the cities of Durrës and Tirana, and some furgons and taxis are licensed to travel into Shijak from other locations.

The local municipality recorded unemployment in 2007 to be at around 10%, but it is considered to be higher when accounting for all the persons able to work.

South of Shijak, there is a broadcasting station for medium wave and shortwave radio.

Shijak has a soccer team, KF Erzeni, that is currently in the Kategoria e Parë which is the second tier of Albanian football.