Algeria

Algeria : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Public Holidays in Algeria

Algeria celebrates a range of public holidays that reflect its rich cultural heritage, religious traditions, and historical milestones. These holidays include both Islamic religious observances and national commemorations that hold significant importance to the Algerian people. Many holidays are observed with family gatherings, public ceremonies, and national events.

• New Year's Day
  Marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated on January 1st. It is a public holiday observed with family time and sometimes public festivities.

• Amazigh New Year
  Celebrates the traditional New Year of the Amazigh people, usually observed on January 12th or 13th. It honors the indigenous Berber culture with communal meals, music, and cultural performances.

• Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
  Marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. It is a significant religious festival involving prayer, feasting, and charity. The date varies each year based on lunar sightings.

• Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
  These are additional public holidays following Eid al-Fitr to allow extended celebrations. Typically last two days after the main day.

• Labor Day
  Celebrated on May 1st, this day honors workers and labor rights, often marked by demonstrations and official speeches.

• Eid al-Adha (estimated)
  Also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," it commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It involves special prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. Date varies annually.

• Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
  Two additional public holidays following Eid al-Adha for extended observance.

• Islamic New Year (estimated)
  Marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. Observed with prayer and reflection. The date shifts annually according to the lunar calendar.

• Ashura (estimated)
  Commemorates the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali, a key figure in Islamic history. Observed with religious events and sometimes fasting.

• Independence Day
  Celebrated on July 5th, honoring Algeria's independence from France in 1962. The day is marked with parades, patriotic events, and official speeches.

• Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
  Commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad with religious activities, including prayer and recitations.

• Revolution Day
  Observed on November 1st, it marks the start of the Algerian War of Independence in 1954. Celebrations and remembrance ceremonies take place nationwide.

Site officiel de référence

• Official Algerian Government Portal