Long weekends in South Sudan, 2026.
South Sudan, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 23 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 24 December to 27 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Eve, 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)
- 9 July to 12 July: 4 days off, take Fri 10 Jul as leave (Independence Day)
- 30 July to 2 August: 4 days off, take Fri 31 Jul as leave (Martyrs' Day)
Public holidays in South Sudan, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday 4 April | Holy Saturday |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Saturday 16 May | SPLA Day |
| Thursday 9 July | Independence Day |
| Thursday 30 July | Martyrs' Day |
| Thursday 24 December | Christmas Eve |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Second Day of Christmas) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in South Sudan in 2026?
South Sudan 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 South Sudan 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 South Sudan have in 2026?
South Sudan has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.