Long weekends in Gabon, 2026.
Gabon, 2026: 8 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Monday)
- 17 April to 19 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Women's Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Whit Monday)
- 15 August to 17 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (Assumption Day, Independence 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)
- 12 March to 15 March: 4 days off, take Fri 13 Mar as leave (Renovation Day)
- 1 May to 6 May: 6 days off, take Mon 4 May and Tue 5 May as leave (Labour Day, Martyr's Day)
Public holidays in Gabon, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Thursday 12 March | Renovation Day |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 17 April | Women's Day |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Wednesday 6 May | Martyr's Day |
| Monday 25 May | Whit Monday |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Monday 17 August | Independence Day |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Božić) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Gabon in 2026?
Gabon has 5 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 Gabon 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 Gabon have in 2026?
Gabon has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.