The Algeria civil service salaries system will continue to follow a strict monthly payment schedule, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed, rejecting any proposed changes that could disrupt administrative balance while also clarifying updated working hour rules across regions.
The announcement came in response to a written question submitted by MP Ahmed Rabhi in the National People’s Assembly (APN). The inquiry, relayed through the Minister of Relations with Parliament, sought clarification on compensation mechanisms and working schedules within Algeria’s public sector.
Authorities reaffirmed that salaries for civil servants will remain aligned with a fixed 30-day monthly cycle. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, this structure is deeply embedded in the country’s public accounting system and plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory stability.
Officials highlighted that the monthly payment system is essential for compliance with tax and social security obligations. It also provides a standardized framework for calculating contributions and ensuring consistency across all public institutions.
Beyond regulatory aspects, the system supports entitlement management for civil servants. Monthly payments allow administrations to accurately track annual leave rights, legal obligations, and other employment-related benefits tied to time-based calculations.
The government also emphasized the importance of administrative oversight. Maintaining a monthly salary structure enables better monitoring of employee attendance, absence management, and performance evaluations before assignments or promotions are granted.
Based on these factors, the Prime Minister’s Office concluded that altering the Algeria civil service salaries framework could undermine the current system’s balance. As a result, the existing regulatory model will remain unchanged.
In parallel, the government provided further clarification on working hours across the civil service. These remain governed by Ordinance 06-03 of July 15, 2006, which establishes the standard workweek from Sunday to Thursday.
Under normal conditions, civil servants follow a continuous-day schedule. Working hours are set from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by an afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
However, specific adjustments apply to southern regions due to climatic conditions. From June 1 to September 30, working hours in these areas are shifted earlier in the day, running from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Initially introduced for ten southern wilayas, this seasonal measure has been expanded. A decree issued on August 13, 2024, extended the adjusted schedule to additional provinces, including Timimoun, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Ouled Djellal, Béni Abbès, In Salah, In Guezzam, Touggourt, Djanet, El M’Ghair, and El Meniaa.
The ministerial response also referenced Decree 97-59, which allows for flexible working hours in institutions that serve the public. These adaptations, approved through interministerial orders, are already in place in sectors such as Culture and the Interior.
Authorities noted that such flexibility ensures continuity of public services while maintaining efficiency and accessibility for citizens.
The reaffirmation of both salary structures and working hours signals the government’s intent to preserve stability within the public administration, while allowing targeted adjustments to address regional and sector-specific needs.
Sami B. is the founder and editor of Algeria News Gate, an independent English-language platform covering Algeria’s political, economic, and business developments. Based in Europe, he reports on official announcements, economic trends, and international relations involving Algeria.