Long weekends · 2026
Long weekends around the world in 2026
The best public-holiday breaks of the year, per country, with the exact leave each one needs.
At a glance
95countries ranked
11longest break (days)
88need no leave at all
Average best break across ranked countries: 4.5 days.
Ranking
| # | Country | Holiday | Dates | Days off | Leave needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azerbaijan | Eid al-Fitr; Spring Festival | 20–30 Mar 2026 | 11 | — |
| 2 | Jordan | Independence Day | 23–31 May 2026 | 9 | — |
| 3 | Taiwan | Chinese New Year's Eve | 14–22 Feb 2026 | 9 | — |
| 4 | Egypt | Arafat Day (estimated) | 23–31 May 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| 5 | Kuwait | Arafat Day (estimated) | 23–31 May 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| 6 | Oman | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | 23–31 May 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | Arafat Day | 23–31 May 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| 8 | Tunisia | Arafat Day (estimated) | 23–31 May 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | Arafat Day (estimated) | 23–31 May 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | Russia | New Year's Day | 1–7 Jan 2026 | 7 | — |
| 11 | Romania | New Year's Day | 1–7 Jan 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | Armenia | New Year's Day | 1–6 Jan 2026 | 6 | — |
| 13 | Mongolia | National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary | 10–15 Jul 2026 | 6 | — |
| 14 | Vatican City | Maundy Thursday | 2–7 Apr 2026 | 6 | — |
| 15 | Cyprus | Good Friday | 10–14 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 16 | Denmark | Maundy Thursday | 2–6 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 17 | Georgia | National Unity Day | 9–13 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 18 | Iceland | Maundy Thursday | 2–6 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 19 | Japan | Greenery Day | 2–6 May 2026 | 5 | — |
| 20 | New Zealand | Good Friday | 3–7 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 21 | Norway | Maundy Thursday | 2–6 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 22 | Pakistan | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | 27–31 May 2026 | 5 | — |
| 23 | Qatar | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | 27–31 May 2026 | 5 | — |
| 24 | South Korea | Lunar New Year | 14–18 Feb 2026 | 5 | — |
| 25 | Spain | Good Friday | 2–6 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 26 | Thailand | Songkran Festival | 11–15 Apr 2026 | 5 | — |
| 27 | Turkey | Eid al-Adha First Day | 27–31 May 2026 | 5 | — |
| 28 | Uzbekistan | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | 27–31 May 2026 | 5 | — |
| 29 | Albania | Eid al-Fitr (Holiday of Breaking the Fast) | 20–23 Mar 2026 | 4 | — |
| 30 | Andorra | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 31 | Argentina | Carnival | 14–17 Feb 2026 | 4 | — |
| 32 | Australia | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 33 | Belgium | Ascension Day | 14–17 May 2026 | 4 | — |
| 34 | Bulgaria | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 35 | Canada | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 36 | Colombia | Maundy Thursday | 2–5 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 37 | Costa Rica | Maundy Thursday | 2–5 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 38 | Czechia | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 39 | Ecuador | Carnival | 14–17 Feb 2026 | 4 | — |
| 40 | Estonia | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 41 | Finland | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 42 | Germany | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 43 | Greece | Good Friday | 10–13 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 44 | Hong Kong | Tomb-Sweeping Day | 4–7 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 45 | Hungary | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 46 | Kazakhstan | New Year's Day | 1–4 Jan 2026 | 4 | — |
| 47 | Kenya | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 48 | Latvia | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 49 | Lithuania | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 50 | Luxembourg | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 51 | Malaysia | Vesak Day | 30 May – 2 Jun 2026 | 4 | — |
| 52 | Mauritius | New Year's Day | 1–4 Jan 2026 | 4 | — |
| 53 | Morocco | Revolution of the King and the People | 20–23 Aug 2026 | 4 | — |
| 54 | Netherlands | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 55 | Nigeria | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 56 | Peru | Maundy Thursday | 2–5 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 57 | Philippines | Maundy Thursday | 2–5 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 58 | Poland | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 59 | Serbia | Statehood Day | 14–17 Feb 2026 | 4 | — |
| 60 | Slovakia | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 61 | Slovenia | New Year's Day | 1–4 Jan 2026 | 4 | — |
| 62 | South Africa | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 63 | Sri Lanka | Day Before Sinhala and Tamil New Year | 11–14 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 64 | Sweden | Christmas Eve | 24–27 Dec 2026 | 4 | — |
| 65 | Switzerland | New Year's Day | 1–4 Jan 2026 | 4 | — |
| 66 | United Kingdom | Good Friday | 3–6 Apr 2026 | 4 | — |
| 67 | Venezuela | Carnival | 14–17 Feb 2026 | 4 | — |
| 68 | Vietnam | Reunification Day | 30 Apr – 3 May 2026 | 4 | — |
| 69 | Austria | Easter Sunday | 4–6 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 70 | Bahrain | Labour Day | 1–3 May 2026 | 3 | — |
| 71 | Bangladesh | Labour Day | 1–3 May 2026 | 3 | — |
| 72 | Belarus | Labour Day | 1–3 May 2026 | 3 | — |
| 73 | Brazil | Good Friday | 3–5 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 74 | Chile | Good Friday | 3–5 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 75 | China | Mid-Autumn Festival | 25–27 Sep 2026 | 3 | — |
| 76 | Croatia | Easter Sunday | 4–6 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 77 | France | Victory in Europe Day | 8–10 May 2026 | 3 | — |
| 78 | India | Good Friday | 3–5 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 79 | Indonesia | Good Friday | 3–5 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 80 | Ireland | Saint Brigid's Day | 31 Jan – 2 Feb 2026 | 3 | — |
| 81 | Israel | Shavuot | 22–24 May 2026 | 3 | — |
| 82 | Italy | Easter Sunday | 4–6 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 83 | Lebanon | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | 20–22 Mar 2026 | 3 | — |
| 84 | Liechtenstein | Easter Monday | 4–6 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 85 | Malta | Good Friday | 3–5 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 86 | Mexico | Constitution Day | 31 Jan – 2 Feb 2026 | 3 | — |
| 87 | Moldova | National Language Day | 29–31 Aug 2026 | 3 | — |
| 88 | Monaco | Easter Monday | 4–6 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 89 | Panama | National Mourning Day | 19–21 Dec 2026 | 3 | — |
| 90 | Portugal | Good Friday | 3–5 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 91 | San Marino | Easter | 4–6 Apr 2026 | 3 | — |
| 92 | Singapore | Vesak Day | 30 May – 1 Jun 2026 | 3 | — |
| 93 | Ukraine | International Workers' Day | 1–3 May 2026 | 3 | — |
| 94 | United States | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 17–19 Jan 2026 | 3 | — |
| 95 | Uruguay | Workers' Day | 1–3 May 2026 | 3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the longest long weekend in 2026?
- Azerbaijan around Eid al-Fitr; Spring Festival: 11 days off with 0 day(s) of leave.
- How many countries need no leave in 2026?
- 88 of 95 ranked countries get their longest break without taking any leave.
- What is the average best break in 2026?
- Across the ranked countries the best break averages 4.5 days.