The Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria borders the Mediterranean Sea on the north coast of Africa. Islam is the state religion.
Independence Day, July 5. Anniversary of independence from France in 1962.
Revolution Day, November 1. Commemorates the first well coordinated attacks on Nov 1, 1954, begun by the National Liberation Front, against French-operated military installations, public utilities, and communications facilities.
National Day, June 19. Anniversary of the overthrow of Mohammed Ben Bella in a bloodless coup d’état in 1965.
Public holidays New Year’s Day, Leilat al-Meiraj, first day of Ramadan, Id al-Fitr, Labor Day (May 1), Id al-Adha, National Day, Islamic New Year, Ashora, Independence Day, Mouloud, Revolution Day.