[vc_coluamn_text]The Algerian dinar is the basic unit of Algerian currency and a symbol of the Algerian Republic. The currency symbol is: DA [/vc_column_text]
| Local name | Used | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Years Eve | The first day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar | January 1 |
| Yenayer | Amazigh New Year’s Day. | January 12 |
| workers’ day | A day off for workers. | May 1 |
| Independence Day | The anniversary of Algeria’s independence, corresponding to July 5, 1962 | July 5 |
| Anniversary of the outbreak of the liberation revolution | National holiday, commemorating the outbreak of the revolution, corresponding to Monday, November 1, 1954 | November 1 |
| Hijri New Year | The first day of the year according to the Hijri calendar | 1 Mouharram |
| Achoura | 10 Muharram | |
| The prophet’s birthday | On the day of the birth of Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah, may the prayers and peace of God be upon him | 12 Rabi` al-Awwal |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | 1 Shawwal |
| Eid al-Adha | Season of Hajj | Dul-Hijjah 10 |