Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Eritrea
Eritrea has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Orthodox Christmas Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
Orthodox Christmas Day
Sat 3 Jan – Wed 7 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 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
2027
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Sat 28 Aug – Wed 1 Sept
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Eritrea 2026
All 16 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Eritrea 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Eritrea 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Eritrea 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Eritrea have in 2026?
Eritrea has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Eritrea have in 2027?
Eritrea 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 Eritrea?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Orthodox Christmas Day (Wed 7 Jan). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.