Long weekends in Chad, 2026.
Chad, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 21 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 8 August to 11 August: 4 days off, take Mon 10 Aug as leave (Independence Day)
- 28 November to 1 December: 4 days off, take Mon 30 Nov as leave (Republic Day, Freedom and Democracy Day)
Public holidays in Chad, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Sunday 8 March | International Women's Day |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Tuesday 11 August | Independence Day |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Saturday 28 November | Republic Day |
| Tuesday 1 December | Freedom and Democracy Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Chad in 2026?
Chad has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Chad in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Chad have in 2026?
Chad has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.