Check the official holidays in May 2026 for civil servants and banks, along with tips on how to take extra leave to achieve a "5-day long holiday" to enjoy a refreshing break.
In just a few days, we will enter May 2026, a month many look forward to because it includes several "long holidays," even though the long holiday period in April 2026 has just passed.
For those planning to travel or return to their hometowns during the long holidays in May, make sure to check exactly which days are official holidays for government and bank employees.
As a result, in May 2026, civil servants will have a "3-day long holiday" from Saturday, 30 May to Monday, 1 June 2026.
However, if you take an additional two days off on 11–12 May or 14–15 May 2026, you can get a "5-day long holiday" from Saturday, 9 May to Wednesday, 13 May 2026, or from Wednesday, 13 May to Sunday, 17 May 2026.
Consequently, in May 2026, the private sector and banks will have a "4-day long holiday" from Friday, 1 May to Monday, 4 May 2026, and also a "3-day long holiday" from Saturday, 30 May to Monday, 1 June 2026.
However, how you take leave depends on the policies of each organization and company.