Complete List of Long Weekends in 2026 India

2026 is right around the corner! You may have already started jotting down your New Year’s resolutions for 2026 and developing plans to fulfil them. You will also be making vacation plans for the new year, and that is why we are here: to set the dates for those quick getaways!

While these holidays provide you with quick getaway options, you can view our Holiday List 2026 and combine them with your leaves to get maximum benefit out of it. So, whether you are a traveller, a planner, or someone who likes to wind down every now and then, here is a list of the 14 long weekends in 2026 to help you unwind without worries.

Month-Wise Breakdown of Long Weekends in 2026, India

Below, we will be going through 2026, sharing the long weekend for each month:

Long Weekends in January 2026

Long Weekend 1: January 23 – January 26

Holidays: Jan 23 – Vasant Panchami & Jan 26 – Republic Day

The first long weekend provides you with 4 days’ vacation, making it the perfect time to plan your trip. With even the weather being friendly for vacations, January is the perfect time to plan your quick getaways.

Long Weekends in March 2026

Long Weekend 2: March 20 – March 22

Holiday: March 20 – Gudi Padwa

Long Weekend 3: March 27 – March 29

Holiday: March 27 – Ram Navami

March provides you with two long weekends, making it the ideal time to take a chill pill. As the weather changes from cold winter to the warmth of spring, a quick getaway in the upcoming long weekend can also feel highly refreshing. So, you can either plan quick vacations or spend one weekend on a trip and wind down in the next.

Long Weekends in April 2026

Long Weekend 4: April 3 – April 5

Holiday: April 3 – Good Friday

Long Weekend 5: April 10 – April 12

Holiday: April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti

While it may be a sad day for Christians, Good Friday will be followed by Easter Sunday, replacing the sorrow with the cheer of Easter. Hence, this holiday can be a great time to spend time with friends and family. Similarly, the next weekend also provides another long holiday, where you can visit nearby tourist attractions.

Long Weekends in May 2026

Long Weekend 6: May 1 – May 3

Holiday: May 1 – Labour Day

In May, you can take a rest on the very first day itself, as it celebrates employees and workers, making it an excellent time to wind down and have some well-deserved rest. You may enjoy it with family or spend it with your office friends to make it special.

Long Weekends in July 2026

Long Weekend 7: July 17 – July 19

Holiday: July 17 – Muharram

While our Muslim brethren might wish to celebrate Muharram with their family, others can enjoy a mini vacation in July. Being a mid-year monsoon month, you have the option to visit any south Indian or north eastern state to enjoy the weather.

Long Weekends in August 2026

Long Weekend 8: August 28 – August 30

Holiday: August 28 – Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami is another popular religious festival celebrated throughout the country, and hence, you can spend this time with your family. Being a religious holiday, you can utilize this time to be religious and visit temples or take a short pilgrimage.

Long Weekends in October 2026

Long Weekend 9: October 2 – October 4

Holiday: October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti

Long Weekend 10: October 17 – October 19

Holiday: October 19 – Eid-E-Milad

Long Weekend 11: October 24 – October 26

Holiday: October 26 – Diwali

October comes with multiple festivities, and it will be extra special this year for employees and workers, as it presents you with not 1, not 2, but 3 long weekends! Being a time for celebrations, people from all religions can enjoy their holidays with festive fervour.

Long Weekends in November 2026

Long Weekend 12: November 7 – November 9

Holiday: November 9 – Bhaidooj

Long Weekend 13: November 14 – November 16

Holiday: November 16 – Guru Nanak Jayanti

November continues the celebrations started in October, while also sharing two long weekends with us. Once again, you can continue the celebrations started in October by spending time with friends and family.

Long Weekends in December 2026

Long Weekend 14: December 25 – December 27

Holiday: December 25 – Christmas

Since Christmas falls on a Friday, you can enjoy one final long weekend towards the end of the year. Since the weather will be cold, you can plan a mini-vacation and enjoy the holidays at a resort or a holiday home, having a memorable time with your family.

Conclusion

While long weekends are a bonus vacation for employees and workers, the real benefit is the extra time you get to spend with your friends and family. So, bookmark this blog to have a handy list of the long weekends and check your leave management system to make the most of your annual leaves.