2025 Holidays - Algeria
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Yennayer | Sunday | Jan. 12, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid-ul-Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday * | Tuesday | April 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday * | Wednesday | April 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Adha * | Saturday | June 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Adha Holiday * | Sunday | June 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Adha Holiday * | Monday | June 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Awal Muharram * | Friday | June 27, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Saturday | July 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Ashura * | Sunday | July 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Mawlid * | Friday | Sept. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Anniversary of the Revolution | Saturday | Nov. 1, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Algeria workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Algeria Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend
- Algeria follows an official weekend of Friday and Saturday.
- If a public holiday falls on Friday, there is no substitute holiday as Friday is already a non-working day.
- If a public holiday falls on Saturday, there is no official rule to provide a substitute holiday on Sunday or Monday. However, some businesses and institutions may grant an additional day off.
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- No official substitution is provided if the holiday falls on a Saturday.
- Certain public and private sector employers may compensate employees with an additional day off, but this is not mandatory.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Friday
- Since Friday is already a weekend day in Algeria, public holidays that fall on a Friday are not moved to another day.
- The holiday is observed as usual, but there is no additional day off granted.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Algeria does not have a formal bridge holiday system.
- However, during major holidays like Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Independence Day, the government may declare additional rest days, extending the break to create a long weekend.
- Many private companies may allow employees to take an additional day off if a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, creating a four-day weekend.
5. Special Cases for Public Holidays
- Religious Holidays (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Mawlid): Dates shift annually based on the Islamic lunar calendar, and the government announces the exact holiday duration close to the event.
- Independence Day (July 5th) and Revolution Day (November 1st): If these fall on a weekend, there is no official rule for moving the holiday.
- International Workers’ Day (May 1st): This is a recognized public holiday, but if it falls on a weekend, there is no guaranteed substitute day off.
6. Additional Notes
- Government offices follow the official Friday-Saturday weekend, but some international companies operating in Algeria follow a Saturday-Sunday workweek.
- The Algerian government announces public holidays annually, sometimes adjusting dates based on national or religious considerations.
- Employees working on a public holiday are typically entitled to additional compensation, either in the form of extra pay or a compensatory day off.
- Private sector observance may vary, with some businesses choosing to provide time off for unofficial holidays.