Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast)
Season or date: Shawwal 1st in Islamic calendar
The most significant religious occasion celebrating the end of a month-long fast with family.
Festivals in Algeria
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)
Season or date: Dhu al-Hijjah 10th in Islamic calendar
A festival commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice, featuring sheep slaughter and family visits.
Yennayer (Berber New Year)
Season or date: January 12th
Berber calendar new year featuring couscous and agricultural prayers.
Independence Day
Season or date: July 5th
A national holiday celebrating independence achieved in 1962, featuring military parades and fireworks.
Revolution Day
Season or date: November 1st
A day commemorating the 1954 uprising.
Algiers International Book Fair
Season or date: Annually in October
A large-scale exhibition gathering the latest Arabic and French publications.
Djanadria Music Festival
Season or date: September (Oran)
A festival centered on Rai and Andalusian music.
Tamanrasset Sahara Festival
Season or date: December
Celebrating Tuareg culture with camel races and desert marathons.
Date Harvest Festival (Biskra)
Season or date: October
A market celebrating the harvest of 'Deglet Noor', a world-class date brand.
Algiers International Film Festival
Season or date: Biennial December
An international film festival introducing emerging African cinema.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- May Day
- Independence Day
- Revolution Day
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday)
- Yennayer