Long weekends in Niger, 2026.
Niger, 2026: 7 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Monday)
- 24 April to 26 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Concord Day)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 1 August to 3 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (Nigerien Independence Day)
- 18 December to 20 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Nigerien Republic 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)
Public holidays in Niger, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 24 April | Concord Day |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Monday 3 August | Nigerien Independence Day |
| Friday 18 December | Nigerien Republic Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Niger in 2026?
Niger has 6 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 Niger 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 Niger have in 2026?
Niger has 7 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.