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Public in Algeria
Anniversary of the Revolution in Algeria
Commemoration of the start of the Algerian Revolution
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Algeria
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Algeria
1954
About Anniversary of the Revolution
Commemoration of the start of the Algerian Revolution
Marks the beginning of the Algerian War of Independence on November 1, 1954
Practical Information in Algeria
Banks
Banks are closed
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Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
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Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1893 The Battle of Bembezi(between the Ndebele warriors and the British) takes place during the First Matabele War of 1893.
- 1951 (c.) Milton Margai leads the SLPP to victory under the Stevenson Constitution and assumes the role of Leader of Government Business. · Sierra Leone
- 1954 The Algerian War of Independence begins when guerillas from the National Liberation Front attack French colonial military and civilian targets.
- 1959 Supporters of the pro-monarchy UNAR party assault Hutu sub-chief Dominique Mbonyumutwa, triggering a massive social revolution across Rwanda. · Rwanda
- 1960 Tunisia’s national currency, the dinar, is launched, replacing the French franc that has been in use. · Tunisia
- 1962 Paul Ngei founds the African People's Party to challenge KANU leadership and mobilize Kamba political support. · Kenya
Historical Timeline
1954
Instituted in Algeria
🇩🇿Holiday officially established in Algeria
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Algeria
🇩🇿Final celebration recorded in Algeria
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Algeria
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Algeria
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: November 1, 2024