Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Algeria
Algeria has 8 long weekends in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Eid al-Adha for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 6d
Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Muharram
Sat 13 Jun – Wed 17 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
The Prophet's Birthday
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
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Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 9d
Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Algeria 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Algeria 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Algeria 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Algeria 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Algeria have in 2026?
Algeria has 8 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Algeria have in 2027?
Algeria has 8 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Algeria?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday (Wed 27 May – Thu 28 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.