Maldives Long Weekends 2026

13 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

International Worker's Day

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

International Worker's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Weekend Period: May 29 - May 31

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

National Day (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 14 - Aug 16

National Day (estimated) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (9)

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

First Day of Ramadan (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16, Tuesday, Feb 17
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 18

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with First Day of Ramadan (estimated)

Day of Arafah (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25
Total Break: May 23 - May 26

Take Monday off to bridge Day of Arafah (estimated) 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)

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 29
Total Break: May 28 - May 31

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Islamic New Year (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 15
Total Break: Jun 13 - Jun 16

Take Monday off to bridge Islamic New Year (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

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

Victory Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 2
Total Break: Oct 31 - Nov 3

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

Republic Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 9, Tuesday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 7 - Nov 11

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Republic Day

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.