About Eid al-Adha in Algeria
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, is a three-day legal holiday in Algeria. It begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar, so its Gregorian date changes every year.
The meaning of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha commemorates the tradition of Ibrahim's willingness to obey God. Algerian observance commonly includes prayer, family reunions, mutual forgiveness, sharing food and help for others. Practices surrounding the sacrifice are religious and family matters, while public authorities also organize practical services for the holiday period.
A three-day public holiday
Algeria's Law 23-10 provides three legal holiday days for Eid al-Adha. This site's calendar adds days two and three when the underlying dataset supplies only the festival's first day. They are part of the statutory Eid period and are not labeled as substitute or observed weekdays.
Date confirmation and planning
The date depends on the start of Dhu al-Hijjah. For 2026, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Wakfs announced that Eid al-Adha would fall on Wednesday 27 May. Future entries are advance calculations until an equivalent official announcement is made, so confirm travel, appointments and operating hours close to the festival.
Common questions about Eid al-Adha
How many public-holiday days does Algeria grant for Eid al-Adha?
Algerian law grants three days for Eid al-Adha.
Why can the displayed date change?
The festival follows the Islamic lunar calendar, and Algeria confirms the start of Dhu al-Hijjah through an official religious announcement.