New Year Day
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3★
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Chhattisgarh, India 2026
15Long weekends
12Bridge days
93Total days off
12Vacation days to take
Take 12 vacation days this year and enjoy 93 days off in total.
Shahid Gaindshing Shahadat Diwas
Jan 17 – 20
4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Jan 23 – 25
3days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Basant Panchami / Maa Parmeshwari Jayanti
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.
Shab-E-Barat
Jan 31 – Feb 3
4days off
Sat31·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Feb 12 – 15
4days off
Thu12★
Fri13↓ off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti
Feb 19 – 22
4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Holika Dahan
Feb 28 – Mar 3
4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Bhai Duj (Holi)
Mar 5 – 8
4days off
Thu5★
Fri6↓ off
Sat7·
Sun8·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Cheti Chand
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21·
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Jamat-Ul-Vida
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21·
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Virangana Awanti Bai Balidan Diwas
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21·
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Guha Nishad Raj Jayanti
Mar 21 – 23
3days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Dharti Pooja (Khaddi Parv)
Apr 2 – 5
4days off
Thu2★
Fri3↓ off
Sat4·
Sun5·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Shrimad Vallabhacharya Jayanti
Apr 11 – 13
3days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Parshuram Jayanti
Apr 18 – 20
3days off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Mon20★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Mahesh Navami (Jyeshtha Shukla-9)
Jun 20 – 23
4days off
Sat20·
Sun21·
Mon22↓ off
Tue23★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Rath Yatra
Jul 16 – 19
4days off
Thu16★
Fri17↓ off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Nag Panchami
Aug 15 – 17
3days off
Sat15★
Sun16·
Mon17★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Pola
Sep 10 – 13
4days off
Thu10★
Fri11↓ off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 12 – 14
3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Nawa Khai
Sep 18 – 20
3days off
Fri18★
Sat19·
Sun20·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Dhol Gyaras
Sep 19 – 22
4days off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Mon21↓ off
Tue22★
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.
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 27 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.