Long Weekends in 2026 · Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
King Charles III's Birthday
Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov 2026
3days off
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
3days off
Christmas Day + Boxing Day
Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
3days off
Take 1 leave around Christmas Day, Boxing Day to enjoy a 3-day break (25 Dec – 27 Dec).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | March Equinox |
| August | 29 Aug (Sat) – 31 Aug (Mon) | 3 | August Bank Holiday |
| November | 13 Nov (Fri) – 15 Nov (Sun) | 3 | King Charles III's Birthday |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
March Equinox3 days
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
August Bank Holiday3 days
29 Aug (Sat) – 31 Aug (Mon)
August
King Charles III's Birthday3 days
13 Nov (Fri) – 15 Nov (Sun)
November
December Solstice3 days
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
