Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Chad
Chad has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Eid al-Adha for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
The Prophet's Birthday
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Independence Day
Sat 7 Aug – Wed 11 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Freedom and Democracy Day
Wed 1 Dec – Sun 5 Dec
Take Thursday + Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Chad 2026
All 13 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Chad 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Chad 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Chad 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Chad have in 2026?
Chad has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Chad have in 2027?
Chad has 9 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 Chad?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha (Wed 27 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.