New year
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Bihar, India 2026
19Long weekends
11Bridge days
101Total days off
11Vacation days to take
Take 11 vacation days this year and enjoy 101 days off in total.
Basant Panchami
Jan 23 – 25
3days off
Fri23★
Sat24★
Sun25·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Republic Day
Jan 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24★
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Holika Dahan
Feb 28 – Mar 2
3days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ramzan ka Antim Juma
Mar 13 – 15
3days off
Fri13★
Sat14·
Sun15·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ram Navami
Mar 27 – 29
3days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Mahavir Jayanthi
Mar 28 – 31
4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue31★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Good Friday
Apr 3 – 5
3days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanthi
Apr 23 – 26
4days off
Thu23★
Fri24↓ off
Sat25★
Sun26·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
May Day
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Buddha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Eid-uz-Zoha (Bakrid)
May 23 – 26
4days off
Sat23·
Sun24·
Mon25↓ off
Tue26★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Id-ul-Joha (Bakrid)
May 28 – 31
4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Anugrah Narayan Sinha Jayanti
Jun 18 – 21
4days off
Thu18★
Fri19↓ off
Sat20·
Sun21·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Muharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27★
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Kabir Jayanthi
Jun 27 – 29
3days off
Sat27★
Sun28·
Mon29★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Chehallum
Aug 1 – 4
4days off
Sat1·
Sun2·
Mon3↓ off
Tue4★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Antim Sawan Somvar
Aug 22 – 24
3days off
Sat22·
Sun23·
Mon24★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Raksha Bandhan
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Shri Krishna Janmashtami
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Hartalika Teej Vrat
Sep 12 – 14
3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Vishwakarma Puja
Sep 17 – 20
4days off
Thu17★
Fri18↓ off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Anant Chaturdashi
Sep 25 – 27
3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2 – 4
3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Durga Puja (Ekadashi)
Oct 17 – 19
3days off
Sat17★
Sun18★
Mon19★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Chitragupta Pooja / Bhai Dooj
Nov 7 – 10
4days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Chhath Puja
Nov 14 – 16
3days off
Sat14★
Sun15★
Mon16★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Jayanti
Dec 3 – 6
4days off
Thu3★
Fri4↓ off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Christmas Day
Dec 25 – 27
3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a long weekend in India?
A long weekend in India occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How many long weekend opportunities are there in India in 2026?
In 2026, India has 30 vacation extension opportunities — a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.
When are the best long weekends to travel in India in 2026?
The best long weekends for travel in India depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.