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Labour Day
Algeria

Labour Day 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Algeria

Labour Day in Algeria is celebrated every 1 May, as it is in much of the rest of the world. This is a holiday to celebrate the contributions of workers to the economy and society, and also a time to highlight where progress still needs to be made towards fair and safe working conditions.

YearDateDayHoliday
20241 MayWedLabour Day
20251 MayThuLabour Day
20261 MayFriLabour Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Labour Day was originally brought to Algeria through the influence of the French colonisers. Essentially, Labour Day is a welcome day off for Algerian workers, which they often spend with family and friends. Some may also attend labour union events, parades, or protests.

A labour union existed in Algeria before independence, but it was for French workers living in Algeria. An Algerian “workers’ confederation” became prominent following the revolution, however, and labour unions continue to exert a lot of influence in the country to this day.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20231 MayMonLabour Day
20221 MaySunLabour Day
20211 MaySatLabour Day
20201 MayFriLabour Day
20191 MayWedLabour Day
20181 MayTueLabour Day
20171 MayMonLabour Day