Holiday planning
Long Weekends in South Sudan 2027
South Sudan has 8 long weekends in 2027. The longest natural break is 1 day around Eid al-Fitr (Wed 10 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday off and turn the Eid al-Fitr break into a 5-day run.
8
Long weekends
5
Longest break (days)
8
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in South Sudan 2027
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 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | New Year | 3 | Thursday(Thu 31 Dec) | 4d |
| Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar | Eid al-Fitr | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 8 Mar, Tue 9 Mar) | 5d |
| Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar | Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday | 4 | Thursday(Thu 25 Mar) | 5d |
| Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May | May Day, Day off for May Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 30 Apr) | 4d |
| Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May | SPLA Day, Eid al-Adha | 3 | Friday(Fri 14 May) | 4d |
| Thu 8 Jul – Sun 11 Jul | Independence Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 8 Jul) | 4d |
| Thu 29 Jul – Sun 1 Aug | Martyrs Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 29 Jul) | 4d |
| Thu 23 Dec – Sun 26 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas | 3 | Thursday(Thu 23 Dec) | 4d |
Best long weekends in South Sudan 2027
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
March
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
5
days
March
Good Friday & Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
5
days
January
New Year
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
4
days
May
May Day & Day off for May Day
Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May
4
days
How to use bridge days in South Sudan
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 South Sudan 2027, there are 8 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Eid al-Fitr: take Monday and Tuesday off to turn a 1-day break into 5 consecutive days using only 2 days of annual leave.
Public holidays linked to long weekends
Eid al-Fitr
Wed 10 Mar
Good Friday
Fri 26 Mar
Holy Saturday
Sat 27 Mar
Easter Sunday
Sun 28 Mar
Easter Monday
Mon 29 Mar
New Year
Fri 1 Jan
May Day
Sat 1 May
Day off for May Day
Mon 3 May
SPLA Day
Sun 16 May
Eid al-Adha
Mon 17 May
Independence Day
Fri 9 Jul
Martyrs Day
Fri 30 Jul
Christmas Eve
Fri 24 Dec
Christmas Day
Sat 25 Dec
Second Day of Christmas
Sun 26 Dec
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does South Sudan have in 2027?
South Sudan has 8 long weekends in 2027 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 South Sudan in 2027?
The longest break is 5 days from Saturday, 6 March 2027 to Wednesday, 10 March 2027, centred around Eid al-Fitr (taking Monday and Tuesday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in South Sudan 2027?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Eid al-Fitr (Wed 10 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break using only 2 days of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in South Sudan?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.