1987–88 Algerian Championnat National

The 1987–88 Algerian Championnat National was the 26th season of the Algerian Championnat National since its establishment in 1962. A total of 18 teams contested the league, with EP Sétif as the defending champions, The Championnat started on September 11, 1987 and ended on July 5, 1988.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1987-1988
 * US Bel-Abbès
 * RS Kouba
 * MO Constantine

Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1988-1989
 * Entente de Sétif
 * Olympique de Chlef
 * Jeunesse de Belcourt
 * Widad de Tlemcen
 * Flambeau de Skikda