How many long weekends are there in Somalia in 2026?

Somalia has 12 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 6 natural long weekends and 6 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Somalia?

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

Which Somalia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

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

🏖️ Somalia 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

Isra and 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

Somaliland Independence Day

Monday, Mon, May 18

Public Holiday

🇸🇴 Long Weekends in Somalia 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 2, get 5 off

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

Independence Day

Wed, Jul 1 – Sun, Jul 5 · July

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

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

Isra and 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

Somaliland Independence Day

Sat, May 16 – Mon, May 18 · May

4 days off — no leave needed

Day of Ashura

Thu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jun 28 · June

3 days off — no leave needed

Independence of British Somaliland

Fri, Jun 26 – Sun, Jun 28 · June

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Somalia in 2026?: Somalia has 12 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 6 natural long weekends and 6 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Somalia?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Somalia, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Somalia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Somalia include New Year's Day (4 days off), Isra and Mi'raj (3 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).