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Long weekends in Isle of Man, 2026.

Isle of Man, 2026: 8 long weekends. 7 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 27 days off in total.

Long weekends that need no leave

  • 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
  • 2 May to 4 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Early May Bank Holiday)
  • 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Spring Bank Holiday)
  • 12 June to 14 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Senior Race Day)
  • 4 July to 6 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (Tynwald Day)
  • 29 August to 31 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (Late Summer Bank Holiday)
  • 25 December to 28 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)

Bridge days worth taking

  • 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)

Public holidays in Isle of Man, 2026

DateHoliday
Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday
Monday 4 MayEarly May Bank Holiday
Monday 25 MaySpring Bank Holiday
Friday 12 JuneSenior Race Day
Monday 6 JulyTynwald Day
Monday 31 AugustLate Summer Bank Holiday
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Monday 28 DecemberBoxing Day (St. Stephen's Day)

Quick answers

How many long weekends are there in Isle of Man in 2026?

Isle of Man has 7 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.

What is the best bridge day in Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man have in 2026?

Isle of Man has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.

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