Long weekends in St Helena, 2026.
St Helena, 2026: 5 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 19 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)
- 20 November to 22 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (King's Birthday)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 21 May to 25 May: 5 days off, take Fri 22 May as leave (Saint Helena Day, Whit Monday)
Public holidays in St Helena, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Thursday 21 May | Saint Helena Day |
| Monday 25 May | Whit Monday |
| Friday 20 November | King's Birthday |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in St Helena in 2026?
St Helena has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in St Helena in 2026?
Saint Helena Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 5 days off, from 21 May to 25 May 2026.
How many public holidays does St Helena have in 2026?
St Helena has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.