Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Jordan 2026
Jordan has 7 long weekends in 2026. The longest natural break is 9 days around Independence Day & Arafah & Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday (Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May). Take Friday off and turn the Independence Day & Arafah & Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday break into a 10-day run.
7
Long weekends
10
Longest break (days)
7
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Jordan 2026
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan | New Year's Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 2 Jan) | 4d |
| Wed 18 Mar – Sun 22 Mar | Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 18 Mar) | 5d |
| Wed 29 Apr – Sun 3 May | Day off for Labour Day, Labour Day | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 29 Apr) | 5d |
| Fri 22 May – Sun 31 May | Independence Day, Arafah, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday | 9 | Friday(Fri 22 May) | 10d |
| Sat 13 Jun – Tue 16 Jun | Muharram | 1 | Monday(Mon 15 Jun) | 4d |
| Sat 22 Aug – Tue 25 Aug | Prophet's Birthday | 1 | Monday(Mon 24 Aug) | 4d |
| Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec | Christmas Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 24 Dec) | 4d |
Best long weekends in Jordan 2026
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
May
Independence Day & Arafah & Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Fri 22 May – Sun 31 May
10
days
March
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Wed 18 Mar – Sun 22 Mar
5
days
April
Day off for Labour Day & Labour Day
Wed 29 Apr – Sun 3 May
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
4
days
How to use bridge days in Jordan
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Jordan 2026, there are 7 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Independence Day & Arafah & Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday: take Friday off to turn a 9-day break into 10 consecutive days using only 1 day of annual leave.
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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.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Jordan in 2026?
The longest break is 10 days from Friday, 22 May 2026 to Sunday, 31 May 2026, centred around Independence Day and Arafah and Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha Holiday (taking Friday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Jordan 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity 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 using only 1 day of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Jordan?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.