TunisiavsAlgeria
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
6
Only Tunisia
3
Only Algeria
What the numbers say
In 2026, Tunisia has 8 nationwide public holidays and Algeria has 5, so Tunisia gets 3 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including رأس السنة الميلادية and عيد الشغل.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Tunisia has 7 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 3 for Algeria (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Tunisia offers 2 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Algeria offers 2 and 1. Tunisia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Tunisia and January in Algeria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Tunisia
Algeria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Algeria
Tunisia is working these days.