Best days to take off in Algeria in 2026

Public holidays in Algeria in 2026

2 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.

Long weekends in Algeria in 2026

• Sat 10 Jan to Mon 12 Jan, 3 days: Amazigh New Year
• Fri 20 Mar to Sun 22 Mar, 3 days: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
• Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May, 3 days: Labour Day

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

1. Book Fri 2 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
2. Book Fri 9 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 9 Jan to Mon 12 Jan, around Amazigh New Year.
3. Book Thu 19 Mar (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 19 Mar to Sun 22 Mar, around End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
4. Book Thu 30 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 30 Apr to Sun 3 May, around Labour Day.
5. Book Mon 25 May and Tue 26 May (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 23 May to Wed 27 May, around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha).
6. Book Mon 15 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 13 Jun to Tue 16 Jun, around Islamic New Year.
7. Book Fri 26 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 25 Jun to Sun 28 Jun, around Day of Ashura.
8. Book Mon 24 Aug (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 22 Aug to Tue 25 Aug, around Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid).

How many days off can you get in 2026?

A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 48 days off, in 8 breaks of at least five days.

1. Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Jan, Mon 5 Jan)
2. Thu 8 Jan to Mon 12 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 8 Jan, Fri 9 Jan)
3. Wed 18 Mar to Sun 22 Mar: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 18 Mar, Thu 19 Mar)
4. Sat 25 Apr to Sun 3 May: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 27 Apr, Tue 28 Apr, Wed 29 Apr, Thu 30 Apr)
5. Sat 23 May to Wed 27 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 25 May, Tue 26 May)
6. Fri 12 Jun to Tue 16 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 12 Jun, Mon 15 Jun)
7. Sat 20 Jun to Sun 28 Jun: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 22 Jun, Tue 23 Jun, Wed 24 Jun, Fri 26 Jun)
8. Fri 21 Aug to Tue 25 Aug: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 21 Aug, Mon 24 Aug)

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Questions about 2026 in Algeria

How many public holidays does Algeria have in 2026?

Algeria has 10 public holidays in 2026, and 2 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in Algeria in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Sat 10 Jan to Mon 12 Jan (Amazigh New Year), Fri 20 Mar to Sun 22 Mar (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)) and Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May (Labour Day).

What are the best days to take off in Algeria in 2026?

Book Fri 2 Jan to get 4 days off, from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 48 days off across 8 breaks.