Holiday planning
Long Weekends in East Timor
East Timor has 14 long weekends in 2026 and 13 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Carnival / Ash Wednesday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all14
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
14
Bridge opps
- 5d
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Sat 14 Feb – Wed 18 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Restoration of Independence Day
Sat 16 May – Wed 20 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all13
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
13
Bridge opps
- 6d
Day of Remembrance & Day of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
Tue 7 Dec – Sun 12 Dec
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Sat 6 Feb – Wed 10 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Veteran's Day
Sat 27 Feb – Wed 3 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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More for East Timor
Public holidays
Public holidays in East Timor 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in East Timor 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in East Timor 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in East Timor 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does East Timor have in 2026?
East Timor has 14 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does East Timor have in 2027?
East Timor has 13 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 East Timor?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Carnival / Ash Wednesday (Wed 18 Feb). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.