Public holidays in Algeria 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Algeria
Revolution Day
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Algeria public holidays 2026
Algeria has 5 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 12 Jan | Mon | Amazigh New Year | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Jul | Sun | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Sun | Revolution Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Algeria in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Monday, 12 January 2026: Amazigh New Year (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
Algeria public holidays 2027
Algeria has 5 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 12 Jan | Tue | Amazigh New Year | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Jul | Mon | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Mon | Revolution Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Algeria in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 5 July 2027: Independence Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 1 November 2027: Revolution Day (Saturday to Monday)
Algeria public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1); Amazigh New Year (12)
- May: Labour Day (1)
- July: Independence Day (5)
- November: Revolution Day (1)
No nationwide public holidays in February, March, April, June, August, September, October, December.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Revolution Day on Sunday, 1 November 2026. January is the busiest month, with 2 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 3 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Algeria
This page lists the public holidays of Algeria for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Algeria is Africa/Algiers, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Algeria have in 2026?
Algeria has 5 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Algeria?
The next nationwide public holiday is Revolution Day on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Algeria?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Algeria. It works out the date in Algeria's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Algeria fall on a weekend in 2026?
Independence Day (Sunday, 5 July 2026); Revolution Day (Sunday, 1 November 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Algeria in 2026?
Yes. 2 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Amazigh New Year (Monday, 12 January 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Algeria?
January has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 2 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Algeria?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Algeria has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.