Best days to take off in Azerbaijan in 2026

Public holidays in Azerbaijan in 2026

4 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.

Long weekends in Azerbaijan in 2026

• Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, 4 days: New Year's Day
• Sat 7 Mar to Mon 9 Mar, 3 days: International Women's Day, International Women's Day (substitute day)
• Fri 20 Mar to Mon 23 Mar, 4 days: Spring Festival / End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
• Sat 9 May to Mon 11 May, 3 days: Day of Victory over Fascism, Day of Victory over Fascism (substitute day)
• Sat 13 Jun to Mon 15 Jun, 3 days: National Salvation Day
• Fri 26 Jun to Sun 28 Jun, 3 days: Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day
• Sat 17 Oct to Mon 19 Oct, 3 days: Independence Day, Independence Day (substitute day)
• Sat 7 Nov to Mon 9 Nov, 3 days: Flag Day

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

1. Book Mon 5 Jan (1 day) for 5 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan, around New Year's Day.
2. Book Fri 6 Mar (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 6 Mar to Mon 9 Mar, around International Women's Day (substitute day).
3. Book Thu 19 Mar (1 day) for 5 days off, Thu 19 Mar to Mon 23 Mar, around Spring Festival / End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day).
4. Book Fri 8 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 8 May to Mon 11 May, around Day of Victory over Fascism (substitute day).
5. Book Fri 29 May (1 day) for 5 days off, Wed 27 May to Sun 31 May, around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) / Republic Day.
6. Book Fri 12 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 12 Jun to Mon 15 Jun, around National Salvation Day.
7. Book Thu 25 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 25 Jun to Sun 28 Jun, around Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day.
8. Book Fri 16 Oct (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 16 Oct to Mon 19 Oct, around Independence Day (substitute day).

How many days off can you get in 2026?

A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 57 days off, in 9 breaks of at least five days.

1. Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 1 booked (Mon 5 Jan)
2. Thu 5 Mar to Mon 9 Mar: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 5 Mar, Fri 6 Mar)
3. Thu 19 Mar to Mon 23 Mar: 5 days off for 1 booked (Thu 19 Mar)
4. Thu 7 May to Mon 11 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 7 May, Fri 8 May)
5. Sat 23 May to Sun 31 May: 9 days off for 3 booked (Mon 25 May, Tue 26 May, Fri 29 May)
6. Thu 11 Jun to Mon 15 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 11 Jun, Fri 12 Jun)
7. Sat 20 Jun to Sun 28 Jun: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 22 Jun, Tue 23 Jun, Wed 24 Jun, Thu 25 Jun)
8. Thu 15 Oct to Mon 19 Oct: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 15 Oct, Fri 16 Oct)
9. Sat 7 Nov to Sun 15 Nov: 9 days off for 3 booked (Tue 10 Nov, Wed 11 Nov, Fri 13 Nov)

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Questions about 2026 in Azerbaijan

How many public holidays does Azerbaijan have in 2026?

Azerbaijan has 19 public holidays in 2026, and 4 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in Azerbaijan in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan (New Year's Day), Sat 7 Mar to Mon 9 Mar (International Women's Day, International Women's Day (substitute day)), Fri 20 Mar to Mon 23 Mar (Spring Festival / End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)), Sat 9 May to Mon 11 May (Day of Victory over Fascism, Day of Victory over Fascism (substitute day)), Sat 13 Jun to Mon 15 Jun (National Salvation Day), Fri 26 Jun to Sun 28 Jun (Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day), Sat 17 Oct to Mon 19 Oct (Independence Day, Independence Day (substitute day)) and Sat 7 Nov to Mon 9 Nov (Flag Day).

What are the best days to take off in Azerbaijan in 2026?

Book Mon 5 Jan to get 5 days off, from Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 57 days off across 9 breaks.