Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Gabon
Gabon has 12 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Labour Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
Labour Day
Fri 1 May – Tue 5 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Martyr's Day
Sat 2 May – Wed 6 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
2027
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Long weekends
4
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Renovation Day
Thu 11 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Easter Monday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Friday off
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More for Gabon
Public holidays
Public holidays in Gabon 2026
All 17 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Gabon 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Gabon 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Gabon 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Gabon have in 2026?
Gabon has 12 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Gabon have in 2027?
Gabon has 7 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 Gabon?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Labour Day (Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.