How many long weekends are there in Burundi in 2026?

Burundi has 12 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 5 natural long weekends and 7 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Burundi?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Burundi, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Burundi holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Burundi include New Year's Day (4 days off), Unity Day (4 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).

🏖️ Burundi Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

12 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around New Year's Day → get 4 consecutive days

Thu, Jan 1

12 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Unity Day

Thursday, Thu, Feb 5

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Ntaryamira Day

Monday, Mon, Apr 6

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday, Fri, May 1

Public Holiday

January

New Year's DayThu, Jan 1

February

Unity DayThu, Feb 5

🇧🇮 Long Weekends in Burundi 2026

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 1, get 4 off

Unity Day

Thu, Feb 5 – Sun, Feb 8 · February

Bridge days: Friday, Feb 6

Take 1, get 4 off

Ascension Day

Thu, May 14 – Sun, May 17 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 15

Take 2, get 5 off

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29

Take 2, get 5 off

Independence Day

Wed, Jul 1 – Sun, Jul 5 · July

Bridge days: Thursday, Jul 2, Friday, Jul 3

Take 1, get 4 off

Rwagasore Day

Sat, Oct 10 – Tue, Oct 13 · October

Bridge days: Monday, Oct 12

Take 2, get 5 off

Ndadaye Day

Wed, Oct 21 – Sun, Oct 25 · October

Bridge days: Thursday, Oct 22, Friday, Oct 23

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Ntaryamira Day

Sat, Apr 4 – Mon, Apr 6 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

President Pierre Nkurunziza Day

Sat, Jun 6 – Mon, Jun 8 · June

3 days off — no leave needed

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Burundi in 2026?: Burundi has 12 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 5 natural long weekends and 7 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Burundi?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Burundi, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Burundi holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Burundi include New Year's Day (4 days off), Unity Day (4 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).