Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Jordan
Jordan has 7 long weekends in 2026 and 4 in 2027. The longest break is 10 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Friday off around Independence Day for a 10-day break.
2026
View all7
Long weekends
10
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 10d
Independence Day & Arafah & Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Fri 22 May – Sun 31 May
Take Friday off
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Wed 18 Mar – Sun 22 Mar
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Day off for Labour Day & Labour Day
Wed 29 Apr – Sun 3 May
Take Wednesday off
2027
View all4
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
4
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr holiday
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Monday off
- 9d
Arafah & Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha holiday
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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More for Jordan
Public holidays
Public holidays in Jordan 2026
All 16 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Jordan 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Jordan 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Jordan 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Jordan have in 2026?
Jordan has 7 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Jordan have in 2027?
Jordan has 4 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 Jordan?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Independence Day & Arafah & Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday (Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May). Take Friday as annual leave to get a 10-day break with only 1 day of leave.