Mali Long Weekends 2026

12 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (5)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Africa Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Weekend Period: May 23 - May 25

Africa Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Armed Forces Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 19
Total Break: Jan 17 - Jan 20

Take Monday off to bridge Armed Forces Day for a 4-day weekend

Martyrs' Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 27
Total Break: Mar 26 - Mar 29

Take Friday off to bridge Martyrs' Day for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25, Tuesday, May 26
Total Break: May 23 - May 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Prophet's Birthday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 24
Total Break: Aug 22 - Aug 25

Take Monday off to bridge Prophet's Birthday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Prophet's Baptism (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 31
Total Break: Aug 29 - Sep 1

Take Monday off to bridge Prophet's Baptism (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

National Day of the Republic of Mali

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 21
Total Break: Sep 19 - Sep 22

Take Monday off to bridge National Day of the Republic of Mali for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.