Holidays and Observances in Algeria for 2026

What are the main holidays in Algeria? As with most countries, national holidays in Algeria generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Algeria. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 ALGERIA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew YearNational
Jan 12MondayBerber New YearNational
MARCH
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr (Tentative)National
Mar 21SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative)National
Mar 22SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative)National
MAY
May 1FridayMay DayNational
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha (Tentative)National
May 28ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
May 29FridayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
JUNE
Jun 16TuesdayMuharram (Tentative)National
Jun 25ThursdayDay of Achura (Tentative)National
JULY
Jul 5SundayIndependence DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 25TuesdayThe Prophets Birthday (Tentative)National
NOVEMBER
Nov 1SundayAnniversary of the RevolutionNational

* Please note that we only provide tentative dates for Islamic holidays. Actual holiday dates are determined by local authorities, and can vary from location to location.