Public holidays in Algeria, 2026
10 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Algeria drops from PING to MAYBE.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 12 January | Amazigh New Year | Monday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year | Tuesday |
| 25 June | Day of Ashura | Thursday |
| 5 July | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 1 November | Revolution Day | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Algeria have in 2026?
10 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.