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2026 Algeria Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Algeria, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

18

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

4 holidays

This Month

3

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Day of Achura

Today

About Algeria holidays in 2026

In 2026, Algeria observes a variety of national and religious holidays. The year begins with New Year and Berber New Year. Islamic holidays such as Ramadan Start, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Muharram, Day of Achura, and The Prophet's Birthday are observed according to the lunar calendar. National observances include May Day, Independence Day, and the Anniversary of the Revolution. The year also includes astronomical events like the March Equinox, June Solstice, September Equinox, and December Solstice.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 12, 2026MondayBerber New Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 26, 2026FridayDay of Achura
July 5, 2026SundayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 1, 2026SundayAnniversary of the Revolution
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice

Planning around Algeria holidays in 2026

  • All listed holidays are observed nationwide.
  • Dates for Islamic holidays can shift based on lunar sightings.
  • The calendar includes astronomical events that do not typically affect business operations.
  • Observe that multiple holidays may fall on the same date.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Holiday activity in Algeria is notably concentrated in the first quarter, with January and March featuring multiple observances. March, in particular, sees a cluster of holidays including the end of Ramadan and astronomical events.

The middle of the year, from April to August, shows a more distributed pattern of holidays, with significant religious observances like Eid al-Adha and The Prophet's Birthday occurring alongside national celebrations such as Independence Day.

The latter part of the year is relatively quieter, with the Anniversary of the Revolution in November being the primary national holiday before the year concludes with the December Solstice.

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