Best Days to Take Leave in Azerbaijan 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Mar 17 to get 10 days off from Mar 17 to Mar 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Spring Festival.
- Take Mon, Mar 27 to get 10 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Spring Festival.
- Take Thu, May 4 to get 6 days off from May 4 to May 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated), Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated), Victory over Fascism Day.
- Take Wed, May 10 to get 6 days off from May 5 to May 10. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated), Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated), Victory over Fascism Day.
- Take Thu, Mar 16, Fri, Mar 17 to get 11 days off from Mar 16 to Mar 26. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Spring Festival.
Azerbaijan 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 11 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (observed) (2028-01-03, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Martyrs' Day (2028-01-20, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) (2028-02-28, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Spring Festival (2028-03-20, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) (2028-05-05, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated) (2028-05-08, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Victory over Fascism Day (2028-05-09, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Independence Day (observed) (2028-05-29, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Liberation Day (2028-06-15, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Armed Forces Day (2028-06-26, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Flag Day (2028-11-09, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
Azerbaijan Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 (2028-01-02) | Sun | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 3 (2028-01-03) | Mon | New Year's Day (observed) | Public |
| Jan 4 (2028-01-04) | Tue | New Year's Day (observed) | Public |
| Jan 20 (2028-01-20) | Thu | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Feb 26 (2028-02-26) | Sat | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Feb 27 (2028-02-27) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Feb 28 (2028-02-28) | Mon | Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) | Public |
| Feb 29 (2028-02-29) | Tue | Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) | Public |
| Mar 8 (2028-03-08) | Wed | Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 20 (2028-03-20) | Mon | Spring Festival | Public |
| Mar 21 (2028-03-21) | Tue | Spring Festival | Public |
| Mar 22 (2028-03-22) | Wed | Spring Festival | Public |
| Mar 23 (2028-03-23) | Thu | Spring Festival | Public |
| Mar 24 (2028-03-24) | Fri | Spring Festival | Public |
| May 5 (2028-05-05) | Fri | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 6 (2028-05-06) | Sat | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 8 (2028-05-08) | Mon | Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated) | Public |
| May 9 (2028-05-09) | Tue | Victory over Fascism Day | Public |
| May 28 (2028-05-28) | Sun | Independence Day | Public |
| May 29 (2028-05-29) | Mon | Independence Day (observed) | Public |
| Jun 15 (2028-06-15) | Thu | National Liberation Day | Public |
| Jun 26 (2028-06-26) | Mon | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Nov 8 (2028-11-08) | Wed | Victory Day | Public |
| Nov 9 (2028-11-09) | Thu | National Flag Day | Public |
| Dec 31 (2028-12-31) | Sun | International Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day | Public |
About Azerbaijan Holidays & Observances
Azerbaijan observes national holidays and novruz celebrations, with dates that may be updated by official proclamation. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.