How many long weekends are there in Niger in 2026?

Niger has 23 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 14 natural long weekends and 9 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Niger?

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

Which Niger holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

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

🏖️ Niger Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

15 events

Best Long Weekend

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

Thu, Jan 1

23 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Lailat al-Qadr

Monday, Mon, Mar 16

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Day of Refoundation

Thursday, Thu, Mar 26

Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday, Mon, Apr 6

Public Holiday

🇳🇪 Long Weekends in Niger 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

Day of Refoundation

Thu, Mar 26 – Sun, Mar 29 · March

Bridge days: Friday, Mar 27

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 1, get 4 off

Islamic New Year

Sat, Jun 13 – Tue, Jun 16 · June

Bridge days: Monday, Jun 15

Take 2, get 5 off

Islamic New Year

Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21 · June

Bridge days: Thursday, Jun 18, Friday, Jun 19

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

Take 2, get 5 off

Eid al-Fitr

Wed, Mar 10 – Sun, Mar 14 · March

Bridge days: Thursday, Mar 11, Friday, Mar 12

Take 1, get 4 off

Independence Day

Sat, Jul 31 – Tue, Aug 3 · July

Bridge days: Monday, Aug 2

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Lailat 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

Easter Monday

Sat, Apr 4 – Mon, Apr 6 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Concord Day

Fri, Apr 24 – Sun, Apr 26 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Independence Day

Sat, Aug 1 – Mon, Aug 3 · August

3 days off — no leave needed

Republic Day

Fri, Dec 18 – Sun, Dec 20 · December

3 days off — no leave needed

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

3 days off — no leave needed

New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Lailat al-Qadr

Fri, Mar 5 – Sun, Mar 7 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Day of Refoundation

Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Mar 28 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Easter Monday

Sat, Mar 27 – Mon, Mar 29 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Adha

Sat, May 15 – Mon, May 17 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Anniversary of the July 26 Events

Sat, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 26 · July

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Niger in 2026?: Niger has 23 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 14 natural long weekends and 9 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Niger?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Niger, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Niger holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Niger include New Year's Day (4 days off), Lailat al-Qadr (3 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).