Algeria’s national day on 5 July, commemorating independence from France in 1962, is called Independence Day.
Algeria achieved independence after the Algerian War, fought between the National Liberation Front and French forces from 1954 to 1962. The Evian Accords established a ceasefire and provided the framework for ending French colonial rule.
Algeria formally became independent on 5 July 1962. The date was chosen partly because France had captured Algiers on 5 July 1830, linking the end of colonial rule with the beginning of French conquest.
The holiday is separate from Revolution Day, observed on 1 November to commemorate the start of the 1954 uprising. Martyrs’ Day, held on 18 February, honors those who died during the struggle for independence.