Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Ramadan holiday for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 6d
Ramadan holiday & Nowruz/Spring Holiday
Thu 19 Mar – Tue 24 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 6d
Feast of the Sacrifice & Republic Day
Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
New Year's Day & New Year's Holiday
Wed 31 Dec – Sun 4 Jan
Take Wednesday off
2027
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Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 9d
International Women's Day & Ramazan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr) & Ramazan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr) Holiday
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 9d
Novruz Holiday
Sat 20 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
New Year Holiday
Thu 31 Dec – Mon 4 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Azerbaijan 2026
All 24 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Azerbaijan 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Azerbaijan 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Azerbaijan 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Azerbaijan have in 2026?
Azerbaijan has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Azerbaijan have in 2027?
Azerbaijan has 10 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Azerbaijan?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Ramadan holiday & Nowruz/Spring Holiday (Fri 20 Mar – Tue 24 Mar). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 1 day of leave.