Public holidays in Algeria in 2027: calendar, long weekends and trip ideas
Published on 14 November 2026 · Nreservi teamAlgeria has fourteen public holidays a year: five fixed-date holidays and nine days tied to religious festivals, whose dates follow the lunar calendar. Here is the 2027 calendar, the long weekends worth noting now, and a few ideas for using them, whether you live in Algeria or are planning a visit.
Public holiday calendar for 2027
| Holiday | Date in 2027 | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | Friday |
| Yennayer (Amazigh New Year) | 12 January | Tuesday |
| Eid al-Fitr (3 days) | around 9 or 10 March* | Tuesday or Wednesday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Saturday |
| Eid al-Adha (3 days) | around 16 May* | Sunday |
| Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) | around 5 or 6 June* | Saturday or Sunday |
| Ashura | around 14 or 15 June* | Monday or Tuesday |
| Independence Day | 5 July | Monday |
| Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday) | around 14 or 15 August* | Saturday or Sunday |
| Anniversary of the Revolution | 1 November | Monday |
Dates marked with an asterisk are based on astronomical calculation. The official dates of religious holidays are announced by the authorities after the crescent moon is sighted, and can shift by a day.
Since 2023, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha each give three paid days off, up from two. Yennayer, the Amazigh New Year, has been a public holiday since 2018.
Long weekends to note in 2027
In Algeria the weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, so banks, offices and many shops follow a Sunday-to-Thursday week. Depending on the weekday, a holiday can extend the weekend or land on it.
- Yennayer, Tuesday 12 January: taking Sunday 10 and Monday 11 off gives five days, from Friday 8 to Tuesday 12 January.
- Eid al-Fitr, around 9 or 10 March: three days in mid-week. One or two days of leave should link them to the weekend; wait for the official date before fixing your nights.
- Eid al-Adha, around 16 May: if it does fall on a Sunday, the three holidays follow the weekend directly, giving five days from Friday 14 to Tuesday 18 May.
- 5 July, a Monday: take Sunday 4 off for a four-day break from Friday 2 to Monday 5 July.
- 1 November, a Monday: the same arithmetic, from Friday 29 October to Monday 1 November.
- 1 January and 1 May fall on a Friday and a Saturday, inside the usual weekend.
If you are visiting, keep in mind that government offices are closed on public holidays and that some shops and museums may be too.
Holidays and school breaks
According to the Ministry of Education calendar, the winter school break runs from the evening of Thursday 17 December 2026 to the morning of Sunday 3 January 2027: it covers New Year but not Yennayer. The spring break runs from Thursday 18 March to Sunday 4 April 2027, with Eid al-Fitr expected just before it. For the fasting month, see Ramadan 2027 in Algeria.
Ideas, holiday by holiday
New Year. The Sahara, Tunisia or Istanbul: see where to spend New Year's Eve 2027. Staying in the north? Read New Year's Eve in Algiers or Oran.
Yennayer. Kabylie and Tlemcen are known for their celebrations: everything is in Yennayer 2977: where to celebrate the Amazigh New Year.
Eid al-Fitr, in March. The far south is still in season: compare the oases in the Algerian Sahara in winter.
5 July. High summer: head for the coast, with our tips in where to stay in Algeria in summer.
1 November. Autumn opens the desert season: see our weekend ideas in Algeria and the thermal spas of Algeria.
Booking tips
- Book early: around a public holiday, demand rises in tourist towns and in the oases, where rooms are few.
- For religious holidays, pick a cancellable offer if you can: the date may move by a day until the official announcement.
- Read the conditions of each offer before paying: meals included, minimum stay, cancellation.
How to pay
On Nreservi you book your hotel or package online. From Algeria, you pay in dinars without a bank card: BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly office. Living abroad? You can also pay online by bank card, and your voucher is sent to you after payment.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Algeria have in 2027? Fourteen: five fixed-date holidays (1 January, Yennayer, 1 May, 5 July, 1 November) and nine days for religious festivals (three for each Eid, one each for Awal Muharram, Ashura and Mawlid).
Is Yennayer 2027 a public holiday? Yes. It falls on Tuesday 12 January 2027 and is a paid day off.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Algeria? Around Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027 according to astronomical calculation. The official date is announced after the crescent moon is sighted.
What is the weekend in Algeria? Friday and Saturday. The working week runs from Sunday to Thursday.
Sources: list of legal holidays (law no. 63-278 and its 2023 amendment, as reported by Radio Algérie and Algérie Eco), Office Holidays, iCalendrier and Algérie 360 (October 2026).
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