1986–87 Algerian Championnat National

The 1986–87 Algerian Championnat National was the 25th 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, The Championnat started on 29 August, 1986 and ended on 5 June, 1987.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1986–1987
 * Flambeau de Skikda
 * Jeunesse de Tiaret
 * Union d'Alger

Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1987–1988
 * GCR Mascara
 * ESM Guelma
 * CM Constantine
 * MC Saïda
 * WO Boufarik