Algeria Calendar with Holidays 2026 – In 2026, Algeria misses a mixture of civil, Islamic, and cultural holidays, totaling 11–12 public holidays. The year starts on Thursday, 1 January, with New Year’s Day, followed by Amazing (barbaric) on Monday, January 12, which respects the heritage of the indigenous population. The Islamic observation follows the lunar calendar, which begins around February 18 with Ramadan, and marking the end of Ramadan, on 20–22 March, the festive Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Algeria Calendar with Holidays 2026
Labor Day is celebrated on Friday, May 1, followed by Eid al-Adha, sacrifice, from May 27-29. The Islamic New Year (Muharram) is celebrated on 17 June, and Ashura on 26 June—religious opportunities of deep cultural importance. In 1962, Independence Day comes on Sunday, July 5, honoring the liberation of Algeria from French colonial rule. Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Mavalid) is marked on 26 August, celebrating the Prophet’s life. Finally, Revolution Day on 1 November reminds us of the beginning of the Algerian War of Independence.
Algeria Holiday Calendar 2026
Algeria follows a Friday-priest weekend, and unlike some countries, the holidays falling on the weekend do not move automatically. However, religious holidays often extend to multi-day observations. This rich holiday calendar underlines the cultural diversity of Algeria, combining amazing traditions, Islamic observation, and national pride throughout the year.
Algeria Holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Monday | Berber (Amazigh) New Year |
| Mar 20–22,* 2026 | Fri–Sun | Eid al‑Fitr & following holidays |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27–29,* 2026 | Wed–Fri | Eid al‑Adha & following holidays |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year (Muharram) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Thursday | Ashura (Day of Achura) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday | Revolution Day |
- New Year’s Day—1 January (Thu): Celebrates the first day of the Gregorian calendar year.
- • Barbaric New Year—12 January (Mon) :Amazing (barbaric) marks a cultural festival with New Year, traditional feasts
- • Eidal- Fitr—Mar 20 (FRI): End of Ramadan; a public holiday is usually observed for 3 days.
- • Labor Day—1 May (Fri) :Celebrates workers and labor rights; Mango in many countries.
- • Eidal—AHHA—27 May (Wed): Islamic feast of sacrifice; public holiday with two days.
- Islamic New Year—June 17 (Wed): Hijri marks the onset of Muharram in the calendar.
- Ashura—25 June (Thu): Celebrated with fasting and cultural traditions, the 10th recall of Muharram
- Independence Day—July 5 (Sun): Celebrates independence from France to Algeria in 1962.
- Prophet’s birthday—26 August (Wed) :The Prophet celebrates the birth of Muhammad; the date may be slightly shifted.
- • Revolution Day—1 November (Sun): The beginning of the independence of the Algerian War in 1954