Best Days to Take Leave in Réunion 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Apr 3 to get 4 days off from Apr 3 to Apr 6. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Apr 7 to get 4 days off from Apr 4 to Apr 7. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Easter Monday.
- Take Thu, Apr 30 to get 4 days off from Apr 30 to May 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labor Day.
- Take Mon, May 4 to get 4 days off from May 1 to May 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labor Day.
Réunion 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 8 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Easter Monday (2026-04-06, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labor Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Victory Day (2026-05-08, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Ascension Day (2026-05-14, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Pentecost Monday (2026-05-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Day (2026-07-14, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Christmas Day (2026-12-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Réunion Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 6 (2026-04-06) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Labor Day | Public |
| May 8 (2026-05-08) | Fri | Victory Day | Public |
| May 14 (2026-05-14) | Thu | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 25 (2026-05-25) | Mon | Pentecost Monday | Public |
| Jul 14 (2026-07-14) | Tue | National Day | Public |
| Aug 15 (2026-08-15) | Sat | Assumption Day | Public |
| Nov 1 (2026-11-01) | Sun | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 11 (2026-11-11) | Wed | Armistice Day | Public |
| Dec 20 (2026-12-20) | Sun | Abolition of Slavery | Public |
| Dec 25 (2026-12-25) | Fri | Christmas Day | Public |
About Réunion Holidays & Observances
Réunion observes french and regional public holidays, with dates that may be updated by official proclamation. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.