Public holidays in Algeria
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This is a list of holidays in Algeria.
Public holidays
Date | English Name |
January 1 | New Year's Day |
January 18 | Amazigh New Year |
May 1 | Labour Day |
July 5 | Independence Day (Algeria) |
November 1 | Anniversary of the Revolution |
Movable holidays
The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur:
English Name | Description |
Islamic New Year | The 1st day of the month of Muharram |
Ashura | The 10th day of the month of Muharram |
Mawlid | The Birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
Eid ul-Fitr | The end of Ramadan |
Eid ul-Adha | Sacrifice Feast |