Long Weekends 2026
Long weekends 2026 in India, worked out from the central government holiday list for offices with a five-day week. 7 holidays fall on a Monday or Friday and give a three-day weekend without leave; 6 fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, so one day of leave gives you four days off.
Long weekends 2026
| Dates | Days off | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan to 26 Jan | 3 days | Republic Day |
| 26 Mar to 29 Mar | 4 days | Ram Navami take leave on Friday 27 March 2026 |
| 28 Mar to 31 Mar | 4 days | Mahavir Jayanti take leave on Monday 30 March 2026 |
| 3 Apr to 5 Apr | 3 days | Good Friday |
| 11 Apr to 14 Apr | 4 days | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday take leave on Monday 13 April 2026 |
| 1 May to 3 May | 3 days | Budha Purnima |
| 28 May to 31 May | 4 days | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) take leave on Friday 29 May 2026 |
| 26 Jun to 28 Jun | 3 days | Muharram |
| 4 Sep to 6 Sep | 3 days | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) |
| 2 Oct to 4 Oct | 3 days | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| 17 Oct to 20 Oct | 4 days | Dussehra take leave on Monday 19 October 2026 |
| 21 Nov to 24 Nov | 4 days | Guru Nanak's Birthday take leave on Monday 23 November 2026 |
| 25 Dec to 27 Dec | 3 days | Christmas Day |
How to plan with this list
Book travel early for the three-day weekends around popular festivals. If your office works on Saturdays, or follows a state list, check your own list: state holiday lists.
Common questions
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
7 three-day weekends and 6 four-day breaks with one day of leave, based on the central government list.