November 1st designated as a paid public holiday in Algeria
The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, along with the General Directorate of the Civil Service, has announced that Sunday, November 1st, 2026, will be a paid public holiday. This occasion commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the start of the Revolution. The holiday applies to all employees across public and private sectors, regardless of their status, including those paid on an hourly or daily basis. The official statement also mandates that organizations operating under shift systems must ensure service continuity.