Palestine, State of Long Weekends 2026

11 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.

Isra' and Mi'raj

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 16 - Jan 18

Isra' and Mi'raj falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr

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

Eid al-Fitr falls on Friday, 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

Eid al-Adha

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

Eid al-Adha falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Catholic Christmas Day

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

Catholic Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Orthodox Christmas Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 5, Tuesday, Jan 6
Total Break: Jan 3 - Jan 7

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

Eid al-Adha

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

Eid al-Adha

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 for a 4-day weekend

Islamic New Year

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 for a 4-day weekend

Prophet's Birthday

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 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.