NigervsAlgeria
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
5
Only Niger
3
Only Algeria
What the numbers say
In 2026, Niger has 7 nationwide public holidays and Algeria has 5, so Niger gets 2 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: Niger has 7 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 3 for Algeria (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Niger offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Algeria offers 2 and 1. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Niger and January in Algeria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Niger
Algeria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Algeria
Niger is working these days.