Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Senegal
Senegal has 12 long weekends in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday + Friday off around Tabaski for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
Tabaski
Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Maouloud
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all8
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 5d
Korité
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Easter Monday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Senegal 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Senegal 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Senegal 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Senegal 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Senegal have in 2026?
Senegal has 12 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Senegal have in 2027?
Senegal has 8 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 Senegal?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Tabaski (Wed 27 May). Take Thursday and Friday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.