National Calendar

1 Nov

Revolution Day

Commemoration of the Liberation Revolution on November 1, 1954. Major national holiday.

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1 Dec

International Sahara Theatre Festival

International theatrical performances in open air and on sand dunes. Dunes and ancient ksours serve...

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1 Jan

New Year's Day

Official holiday, beginning of the administrative year.

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12 Jan

Yennayer (Amazigh New Year)

Celebration of land and identity, traditional dinner (couscous/cherchem). Official national holiday...

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9 Mar

Eid al-Fitr

Lesser Eid, culmination of Ramadan. Traditional sweets, family visits, and gifts for children.

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13 Mar

National Tomato Salon

Major agricultural, economic and folkloric event in Reggane and Zaouia Kounta. Exhibitions, farming...

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19 Mar

Victory Day

Commemoration of the ceasefire between GPRA and French colonial authorities (Évian Accords 1962).

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23 Apr

World Book Day

UNESCO Book and Copyright Day. Book fairs and discounts.

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16 May

Eid al-Adha

Greater Eid. Sacrifice ritual following Ibrahim's tradition. Meat distribution to the poor. Traditio...

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7 Jun

National Book and Libraries Day

Commemoration of the university library burning in 1962. Day dedicated to promoting books and librar...

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5 Jul

Independence and Youth Day

Commemoration of national sovereignty recovery in 1962. Date chosen to symbolically erase the fall o...

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14 Aug

Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)

Commemoration of Prophet Mohammed's ﷺ birth. Religious chants, candles and "Tamina" sweets.

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