1981–82 Algerian Championnat National

The 1981–82 Algerian Championnat National was the 20th season of the Algerian Championnat National since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with RS Kouba as the defending champions, The Championnat started on September 4, 1981. and ended on May 14, 1982.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1981–1982
 * ESM Guelma
 * WO Boufarik

Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1982–1983
 * DNC Alger
 * Chlef SO