Eid El Adha: Next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Declared Paid Holidays in Algeria

Algeria will observe public holidays with pay for three days next week in observance of the Eid El Adha festival. The Ministry of Labor and the Directorate General of the Civil Service jointly announced that Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be non-working, paid holidays for all employees across public and private sectors.

The designated holidays fall on May 27, 28, and 29, 2026, corresponding to the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhou el Hidja 1447 in the Islamic calendar. This declaration aligns with Algerian law 63-278, which establishes the list of legal holidays in the country.

The measure applies universally, encompassing all personnel within public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and offices, and companies regardless of their legal status or employment terms, including hourly and daily wage earners.

However, institutions and companies operating essential services that require continuous work shifts must implement necessary arrangements to ensure uninterrupted operations during the three-day holiday. This ensures that critical activities are not halted.