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.
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1986–1987 Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1987–1988