AlgeriavsMali
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
3
Only Algeria
12
Only Mali
What the numbers say
In 2026, Algeria has 5 nationwide public holidays and Mali has 14, so Mali gets 9 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including New Year's Day and Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Algeria has 3 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Mali (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Algeria offers 2 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Mali offers 4 and 8. Mali has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Algeria and March in Mali.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Algeria
Mali is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Mali
Algeria is working these days.