Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Somalia
Somalia has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 6 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Eid al-Adha for a 6-day break.
2026
View all10
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 6d
Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty & Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday
Fri 15 May – Tue 19 May
Take Friday off
- 5d
Muharram
Sat 13 Jun – Wed 17 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all6
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Adha & Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty & Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 6d
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Sat 6 Mar – Thu 11 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
New Year
Fri 1 Jan – Tue 5 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Somalia 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Somalia 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Somalia 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Somalia 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Somalia have in 2026?
Somalia has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Somalia have in 2027?
Somalia has 6 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 Somalia?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday (Wed 27 May – Thu 28 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.