Algeria Public & National Holidays (2026)

Officially known as the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Algeria is a Muslim country located in the North African region. It is considered the largest Arab country in North Africa, with a land area of 2,381,741 square kilometers. Algeria’s culture is strongly influenced by the country’s history, as well as literature, music, arts and crafts, and religion.

Algeria’s holidays are mostly Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid-al-Adha, and others. If you’re traveling to Algeria, it is important to be aware of the dates of the major Algeria public holidays.

Public holidays in Algeria consist of national and religious holidays. During public holidays, most businesses are closed and employees enjoy paid leave.

When are the public holidays in Algeria?

Which are the public holidays in Algeria?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated worldwide on January 1st.

Yennayer
Yennayer is the first month of the Berber Year. Berbers are the natives of Algeria and some parts of North Africa. It was in 2017 when the president of Algeria declared Yennayer as a national holiday.

Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated every 1st of May to remember the efforts of the International Labour Movement. It honors workers and laborers.

Eid al-Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is one of the most important holidays in Algeria. It is an Islamic holiday and is celebrated to break the 1 month fasting of Muslims during Ramadan.

Independence Day
Observed year on July 5, the Independence Day of Algeria is a National Holiday. It marks Algeria’s independence from France on July 5, 1962.

Eid Al Adha
The Muslim religious festival Eid al-Adha is also celebrated in Algeria. It is the larger “Eid” and Muslims celebrate it by attending prayers and visiting relatives.

Awal Muharram
Muharram is an Islamic holiday that marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The holiday is observed by Muslims around the world.

Ashura
Observed on the 10th day of Muharram, Ashura is a public holiday in Algeria, the first month of the Islamic Calendar. Ashura is an Arabic word that means ’10th’.

Anniversary of the Revolution
Celebrated every 1st of November, the Anniversary of the Revolution Day is a national holiday in Algeria. It marks the start of Algeria’s revolution against France.

Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
The birth of Prophet Muhammed is observed by Muslims on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-awwal.

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