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Algeria Public Holidays 2026

January

Fri1

New Year

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday
Tue12

Berber New Year

Berber New Year is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday

February

Mon8

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Observance
Mon22

Day of Fraternity and Unity

Day of Fraternity and Unity is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday

March

Wed10

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Public Holiday
Thu11

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday
Wed27

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Public Holiday
Thu28

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday

June

Sat12

Election Day

Election Day is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday
Wed17

Muharram

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.

Public Holiday
Fri26

Day of Achura

Day of Achura is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday

July

Sun5

Independence Day

Independence Day is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday

August

Wed26

The Prophet's Birthday

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

November

Sun1

Anniversary of the Revolution

Anniversary of the Revolution is a public holiday in Algeria

Public Holiday