How many long weekends are there in Djibouti in 2026?

Djibouti has 10 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 4 natural long weekends and 6 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Djibouti?

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

Which Djibouti holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

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

🏖️ Djibouti Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

10 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) → get 5 consecutive days

Wed, May 27

10 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Laylat al-Mi'raj

Friday, Fri, Jan 16

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday, Fri, May 1

Public Holiday

Arafat Day

Tuesday, Tue, May 26

Public Holiday

January

New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
Laylat al-Mi'rajFri, Jan 16

March

Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21

🇩🇯 Long Weekends in Djibouti 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

Arafat Day

Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26 · May

Bridge days: Monday, May 25

Take 1, get 5 off

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 29

Take 1, get 4 off

Muharram (Islamic New Year)

Sat, Jun 13 – Tue, Jun 16 · June

Bridge days: Monday, Jun 15

Take 1, get 4 off

Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25 · August

Bridge days: Monday, Aug 24

Take 2, get 5 off

Prophet's Birthday

Wed, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug 30 · August

Bridge days: Thursday, Aug 27, Friday, Aug 28

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Laylat al-Mi'raj

Fri, Jan 16 – Sun, Jan 18 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

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 Djibouti in 2026?: Djibouti has 10 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 4 natural long weekends and 6 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Djibouti?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Djibouti, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Djibouti holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Djibouti include New Year's Day (4 days off), Laylat al-Mi'raj (3 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).