1985–86 Algerian Championnat National

The 1985–86 Algerian Championnat National was the 24th season of the Algerian Championnat National since its establishment in 1962. A total of 20 teams contested the league, with JE Tizi-Ouzou as the defending champions.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1985-1986
 * MP Alger
 * CM Constantine
 * MC Saïda

Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1986-1987
 * MA Hussein Dey
 * ESM Bel-Abbès
 * JH Djazaïr