Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Brunei
Brunei has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 11 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Friday off around Eid al-Fitr for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Fri 20 Mar – Tue 24 Mar
Take Friday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day & Day off for Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
Thu 28 May – Mon 1 Jun
Take Thursday + Friday off
2027
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Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr Holiday & Eid al-Fitr Holiday Observed
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 6d
National Day & Nuzul Al-Qur'an
Tue 23 Feb – Sun 28 Feb
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Tue 5 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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More for Brunei
Public holidays
Public holidays in Brunei 2026
All 17 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Brunei 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Brunei 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Brunei 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Brunei have in 2026?
Brunei has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Brunei have in 2027?
Brunei has 11 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 Brunei?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Sat 21 Mar – Tue 24 Mar). Take Friday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.