Algeria Calendar with Holidays 2026 – In 2026, Algeria misses a mixture of civil, Islamic, and cultural holidays, totaling 10-12 public holidays. The year starts on Thursday, 1 January with New Year’s Day, followed by 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 with tentative dates depends moon-sighting, 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 (Mawlid) 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 the Revolution Day (Anniversary).
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
- Eid al‑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.
- Eid al‑Adha—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.
Algeria 2026 Calendar FAQs
1.How many public holidays are there in Algeria in 2026?
A: Algeria is expected to have 10 to 12 public holidays in 2026; it depends on the official vision of the moon for Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Mawlid.
2.Are Islamic holidays on certain dates in Algeria?
A: No. Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Mawlid are based on the Hijri lunar calendar, so the exact dates change every year and are confirmed by religious authorities on the basis of the moon’s philosophy.
3.Is Friday considered a weekend in Algeria?
A: Yes. Algeria observes Friday and Saturday as weekends, which is different from the Saturday-Sunday weekend in many countries.
4.Is Eid al-Fitr in Algeria a one-day or multi-day holiday?
A: Eid al-Fitr is usually observed for two days, although the exact period may vary depending on the year and government announcements. In 2026, it is expected to be around 20–22 March (temporary).
5.What happens if a public holiday falls on Friday or Saturday?
A: In Algeria, there is no automatic replacement for holidays falling on weekends. If a holiday arrives on Friday or Saturday (weekend), it is seen that day, and no alternative workday is given.