Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Armed Forces Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Armed Forces Day
Sat 14 Feb – Wed 18 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Tabaski
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all8
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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More for Sierra Leone
Public holidays
Public holidays in Sierra Leone 2026
All 13 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Sierra Leone 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Sierra Leone 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Sierra Leone 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Sierra Leone have in 2026?
Sierra Leone has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Sierra Leone have in 2027?
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Armed Forces Day (Wed 18 Feb). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.