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 12 | Amazigh New Year |
May 1 | Labour Day |
July 5 | Independence Day |
November 1 | Revolution Day |
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 al-Fitr | The end of Ramadan |
Eid al-Adha | Sacrifice Feast |
See also[]
Categories:
- Lists of public holidays by country
- Algerian culture