Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Somalia 2026
Somalia has 10 long weekends in 2026. The longest natural break is 2 days around Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday (Wed 27 May – Thu 28 May). Take Monday and Tuesday off and turn the Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday break into a 6-day run.
10
Long weekends
6
Longest break (days)
10
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Somalia 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 | 1 | Friday(Fri 2 Jan) | 4d |
| Thu 15 Jan – Sun 18 Jan | Isra and Mi'raj | 3 | Thursday(Thu 15 Jan) | 4d |
| Thu 19 Mar – Sun 22 Mar | Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday | 3 | Thursday(Thu 19 Mar) | 4d |
| Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May | May Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 30 Apr) | 4d |
| Fri 15 May – Tue 19 May | Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty, Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday | 4 | Friday(Fri 15 May) | 5d |
| Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May | Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday | 2 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 25 May, Tue 26 May) | 6d |
| Sat 13 Jun – Wed 17 Jun | Muharram | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 15 Jun, Tue 16 Jun) | 5d |
| Fri 26 Jun – Tue 30 Jun | Independence Day | 3 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 29 Jun, Tue 30 Jun) | 5d |
| Sat 27 Jun – Wed 1 Jul | Republic Day | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 29 Jun, Tue 30 Jun) | 5d |
| Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug | The Prophet's Birthday | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 24 Aug, Tue 25 Aug) | 5d |
Best long weekends in Somalia 2026
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
May
Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May
6
days
May
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty & Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday
Fri 15 May – Tue 19 May
5
days
June
Muharram
Sat 13 Jun – Wed 17 Jun
5
days
June
Independence Day
Fri 26 Jun – Tue 30 Jun
5
days
How to use bridge days in Somalia
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 Somalia 2026, there are 10 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday: take Monday and Tuesday off to turn a 2-day break into 6 consecutive days using only 2 days of annual leave.
Public holidays linked to long weekends
Eid al-Adha
Wed 27 May
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Thu 28 May
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty
Mon 18 May
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday
Tue 19 May
Muharram
Wed 17 Jun
Independence Day
Fri 26 Jun
Republic Day
Wed 1 Jul
The Prophet's Birthday
Wed 26 Aug
New Year
Thu 1 Jan
Isra and Mi'raj
Fri 16 Jan
Eid al-Fitr
Fri 20 Mar
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Sat 21 Mar
May Day
Fri 1 May
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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.
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 Somalia in 2026?
The longest break is 6 days from Saturday, 23 May 2026 to Thursday, 28 May 2026, centred around Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha Holiday (taking Monday and Tuesday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Somalia 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity 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 using only 2 days of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Somalia?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.