Algeria has officially postponed the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Originally scheduled for September 6th, the first day of classes will now be September 21st. The announcement was made this Saturday, August 8th, by the Prime Minister’s office. No specific reasons for the delay have been publicly disclosed yet, but further details are expected. This postponement impacts students and families across the country preparing for the new academic year. The news was initially reported by TSA, an Algerian news source. Further updates regarding the reasons behind the change will be reported as they become available.