Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Mauritania
Mauritania has 7 long weekends in 2026 and 4 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday + Friday off around Eid al-Adha for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Muharram
Sat 13 Jun – Wed 17 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Milad un Nabi
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all4
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
4
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid ul-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Mauritania 2026
All 8 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Mauritania 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Mauritania 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Mauritania 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Mauritania have in 2026?
Mauritania has 7 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Mauritania have in 2027?
Mauritania 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 Mauritania?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha (Wed 27 May). Take Thursday and Friday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.