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Algeria Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Algeria
Algeria has 5 national public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Revolution Day on Sunday, 1 November (in 5 days). There are 3 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
Next public holiday
Revolution Day
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Algeria public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Amazigh New Year | Amazigh New Year | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Revolution Day Next | Revolution Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Algeria holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 2
February
March
April
May 1
June
July 1
August
September
October
November 1
December
Long weekends in Algeria 2026
3 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Thu 1 Jan – Sat 3 Jan
No leave needed
Fri 9 Jan – Mon 12 Jan
Take off Sun 11 Jan
Fri 3 Jul – Sun 5 Jul
No leave needed
Fri 30 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
No leave needed
Algeria vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2026
Planning a trip to Algeria?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.