How many long weekends are there in Guinea in 2026?

Guinea has 12 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 8 natural long weekends and 4 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Guinea?

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

Which Guinea holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

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

🏖️ Guinea Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

12 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around Eid al-Adha → get 5 consecutive days

Wed, May 27

12 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Laylat al-Qadr

Monday, Mon, Mar 16

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

National Holiday

Friday, Fri, Apr 3

Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday, Mon, Apr 6

Public Holiday

May

Labour DayFri, May 1
Africa DayMon, May 25
Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Thu, May 28

August

Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
The Prophet's BirthdayWed, Aug 26

October

Independence DayFri, Oct 2

December

Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

🇬🇳 Long Weekends in Guinea 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 5 off

Eid al-Adha

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 29

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

The 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-Qadr

Sat, Mar 14 – Mon, Mar 16 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

National Holiday

Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Easter Monday

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

Africa Day

Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Independence Day

Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4 · October

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 Guinea in 2026?: Guinea has 12 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 8 natural long weekends and 4 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Guinea?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Guinea, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Guinea holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Guinea include New Year's Day (4 days off), Laylat al-Qadr (3 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).