About Ashura in Algeria
Ashura is a public holiday in Algeria on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Gregorian date changes each year and is confirmed through Algeria's religious calendar process.
When Ashura is observed
Ashura means the tenth and falls on 10 Muharram. In 2026, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Wakfs announced that 1 Muharram would be 16 June and that Ashura would therefore fall on 25 June. This link to the lunar month means a Gregorian date should not be copied from one year to another.
Public-holiday status in Algeria
The Ministry of Labour and the civil service confirmed that 25 June 2026 was paid and non-working for employees covered by the national announcement. The observance applies nationally, although essential services and private businesses may operate under their own arrangements. This page separates the legal day from any individual employer's timetable.
Planning around Ashura
Use the dates table as an advance guide and look for an official announcement once Muharram begins. Confirm public-service appointments, business hours and travel plans near the holiday. Religious practices can differ among families and communities, so the page focuses on the national calendar rather than prescribing how the day should be observed.
Common questions about Ashura
Is Ashura a public holiday in Algeria?
Yes. Algeria treats 10 Muharram as a national public holiday.
Can the listed Gregorian date change?
Yes. It depends on the officially established start of Muharram, so future Gregorian dates remain provisional until confirmed.