New Year's Day National
New Year's Day on 1 January marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year. It is an official day off in Algeria, reflecting the Gregorian calendar's role in government and business.
Algeria Public Holidays 2026
Official Calendar
Complete Guide to Islamic Holidays, National Days & Work Schedule in Algeria
Algeria Public Holidays List 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Hijri date | Days off | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | 12 Rajab 1447 AH | 1 day | National | |
| Amazigh New Year | Monday | 23 Rajab 1447 AH | 1 day | National | |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday | 1 Shawwal 1447 AH | 2 days (20 March – 21 March) | Religious | |
| Labour Day | Friday | 14 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH | 1 day | National | |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH | 2 days (27 May – 28 May) | Religious | |
| Islamic New Year | Tuesday | 1 Muharram 1448 AH | 1 day | Religious | |
| Ashura | Friday | 10 Muharram 1448 AH | 1 day | Religious | |
| Independence Day | Sunday | 20 Muharram 1448 AH | 1 day | National | |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tuesday | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH | 1 day | Religious | |
| Revolution Day | Sunday | 21 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | 1 day | National |
Weekend days: Friday and Saturday
Note: Religious holiday dates may vary based on moon sighting and could change by one day. Please check official sources for confirmation.
Long Weekends 2026
Plan your vacations! There are 4 long weekends this year where public holidays connect with regular weekend days.
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3 days off 1 January – 3 January
New Year's Day
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4 days off 27 May – 30 May
Eid al-Adha
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3 days off 3 July – 5 July
Independence Day
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3 days off 30 October – 1 November
Revolution Day
Algeria Calendar 2026
Public holiday Weekend
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — New Year's Day | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 — Amazigh New Year | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- 1 January New Year's Day
- 12 January Amazigh New Year
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 — Eid al-Fitr | 21 — Eid al-Fitr |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 |
- 20 March Eid al-Fitr
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Labour Day | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 — Eid al-Adha | 28 — Eid al-Adha | 29 | 30 |
| 31 |
- 1 May Labour Day
- 27 May Eid al-Adha
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 — Islamic New Year | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 — Ashura | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 |
- 16 June Islamic New Year
- 26 June Ashura
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 — Independence Day | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- 5 July Independence Day
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 — Prophet's Birthday | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
- 25 August Prophet's Birthday
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Revolution Day | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 |
- 1 November Revolution Day
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Religious Holidays
- Based on Islamic (Hijri) calendar
- May vary based on moon sighting
- Move about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year
National Holidays
- Fixed dates every year
- Celebrate historical events
- Usually single-day observances
2026 Holiday Summary
- Total public holidays
- 10
- National holidays
- 5
- Religious holidays
- 5
- Total days off
- 12
- Long weekends
- 4
- Weekend days
- Friday and Saturday
About Public Holidays in Algeria
Algeria's public holiday calendar carries a strong historical and revolutionary character, shaped by the country's long struggle for independence from France. Revolution Day on 1 November is one of the most deeply felt national holidays, marking the launch of the liberation revolution in 1954. Independence Day on 5 July commemorates Algeria's independence in 1962 following a seven-year war. Algeria differs from its Maghreb neighbours Tunisia and Morocco by observing a Friday-Saturday weekend rather than Saturday-Sunday. Islamic religious holidays include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, the Prophet's Birthday, and the Islamic New Year, all confirmed by official moon sighting. Oil and natural gas form the cornerstone of Algeria's economy alongside agriculture, industry, and services, with the work week running Sunday through Thursday and the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Islamic holiday dates move about eleven days earlier each Gregorian year due to the shorter lunar Hijri calendar cycle.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government administrations and public bodies close on all officially declared public holidays.
- Algerian Labour Law guarantees private sector employees paid leave on public holidays.
- Revolution Day on 1 November is marked with official national ceremonies across the country.
- Islamic holiday dates are confirmed by official religious authorities following moon sighting.
Official source: Government of Algeria
Public Holiday Details 2026
Amazigh New Year National
Yennayer, the Amazigh (Berber) New Year, is celebrated in mid-January with traditional meals and is an official holiday in Algeria.
Eid al-Fitr Religious
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and falls on 1 Shawwal in the Hijri calendar. Families attend the Eid prayer in the morning, visit relatives and exchange gifts, and children traditionally receive Eidiya money. The exact start is confirmed by moon sighting, so the date can move by one day. See Eid 2026 dates for all Arab countries.
Labour Day National
Labour Day on 1 May honours workers and the labour movement. In Algeria government offices, banks and most businesses close for the day.
Eid al-Adha Religious
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day after pilgrims stand at Mount Arafat during the Hajj. Muslims perform the Eid prayer and many sacrifice a sheep or other livestock, sharing the meat with family, neighbours and those in need. It is the longest public holiday of the year in most Arab countries. See Eid 2026 dates for all Arab countries.
Islamic New Year Religious
The Islamic New Year (Ras al-Sana al-Hijriya) falls on 1 Muharram and marks the start of a new Hijri year, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is a quiet, reflective holiday rather than a festive one.
Ashura Religious
Ashura falls on 10 Muharram. Many Sunni Muslims fast on this day, and for Shia Muslims it is a major day of mourning commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein at Karbala in 680 CE. In Algeria it is an official day off.
Independence Day National
Independence Day celebrates the day Algeria gained its independence. It is marked with official ceremonies, flag raising, and public celebrations across the country.
Prophet's Birthday Religious
Al-Mawlid al-Nabawi commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. In Algeria it is an official holiday, often marked with religious lectures, poetry recitals in praise of the Prophet and traditional sweets.
Revolution Day National
1 November marks the start of the Algerian War of Independence in 1954.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Algeria have in 2026?
Algeria has 10 public holidays in 2026: 5 national and 5 religious, adding up to about 12 days off.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Algeria?
Eid al-Fitr in Algeria falls on Friday, 20 March 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447 AH), with 2 days off (20 March to 21 March).
When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in Algeria?
Eid al-Adha in Algeria falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH), with 2 days off (27 May to 28 May).
What are the weekend days in Algeria?
The official weekend in Algeria is Friday and Saturday.
How many long weekends are there in Algeria in 2026?
There are 4 long weekends where public holidays connect with the weekend. The longest is 4 days, from 27 May to 30 May.