Total Long Weekends
14
Long Weekends in India
Plan your long weekends in India for 2026. Discover 3-day and 4-day weekends, public holidays, bridge days, dates, and short-trip opportunities.
3-Day Weekends
8
4-Day Weekends
6
Longest Break
4
All Long Weekends in 2026
14 opportunities shown for India
3-day weekends
4-day weekends
| Period | Dates | Days | Includes Holiday | Long Weekend Type | Perfect For | Next Occasion In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 - Jan 26 | Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Jan 26 | 3 days | Republic Day | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | Passed |
| Mar 20 - Mar 22 | Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 | 3 days | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | Passed |
| Mar 27 - Mar 29 | Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 29 | 3 days | Ram Navami | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | Passed |
| Mar 28 - Mar 31 | Sat, Mar 28 - Tue, Mar 31 | 4 days | Mahavir Jayanti | Bridge Day | Short Vacation | Passed |
| Apr 3 - Apr 5 | Fri, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 5 | 3 days | Good Friday | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | Passed |
| Apr 11 - Apr 14 | Sat, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 14 | 4 days | Ambedkar Jayanti | Bridge Day | Short Vacation | Passed |
| May 1 - May 3 | Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3 | 3 days | Buddha Purnima | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | Passed |
| Jun 25 - Jun 28 | Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28 | 4 days | Muharram | Bridge Day | Short Vacation | Passed |
| Aug 22 - Aug 25 | Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25 | 4 days | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | Bridge Day | Short Vacation | Passed |
| Sep 4 - Sep 6 | Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6 | 3 days | Janmashtami | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | Passed |
| Oct 2 - Oct 4 | Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4 | 3 days | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | Today |
| Oct 17 - Oct 20 | Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20 | 4 days | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Bridge Day | Short Vacation | 15 days |
| Nov 21 - Nov 24 | Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24 | 4 days | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Bridge Day | Short Vacation | 50 days |
| Dec 25 - Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 27 | 3 days | Christmas Day | 3-day weekend | Holiday Celebration | 84 days |
Make the most of your long weekends
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View Travel TipsWhat Is a Long Weekend?
A long weekend is an extended break created when a public holiday connects with a Saturday or Sunday. Monday and Friday holidays usually create 3-day weekends. Tuesday and Thursday holidays can become 4-day breaks when a traveler, worker, or student uses one bridge day.
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How to Create More Long Weekends in 2026
Mahavir Jayanti
Take off Monday, March 30
4-day break
Ambedkar Jayanti
Take off Monday, April 13
4-day break
Muharram
Take off Friday, June 26
4-day break
Long Weekends by Month
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a long weekend?
A long weekend is an extended break where a public holiday connects with a Saturday or Sunday, usually creating three or more consecutive days away from normal work or school schedules.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a workday between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that day off can turn a Tuesday or Thursday holiday into a longer break.
How are long weekends calculated?
This page checks public holidays that fall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Monday and Friday holidays create 3-day weekends, while Tuesday and Thursday holidays can create bridge-day opportunities.
Does this page include school holidays?
The long-weekend table focuses on public holidays. School holidays may overlap with these dates, but they are tracked separately on the main holidays calendar.
Are these guaranteed days off?
Public holiday closures vary by country, region, employer, and school system. Bridge days usually require taking leave unless they are officially observed locally.