New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Goa, India 2026
13Long weekends
17Bridge days
107Total days off
17Vacation days to take
Take 17 vacation days this year and enjoy 107 days off in total.
Feast of St. Joseph Vaz
Jan 16 – 18
3days off
Fri16★
Sat17·
Sun18·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Republic Day
Jan 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Shivaji Jayanti
Feb 19 – 22
4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Holi (Dhulivandan)
Feb 28 – Mar 3
4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Gudi Padava
Mar 19 – 22
4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21★
Sun22·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Ram Navami
Mar 26 – 29
4days off
Thu26★
Fri27↓ off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Mahavir Jayanti
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.
Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Vaisakhi / Vishu
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
May Day
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Budha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id)
May 28 – 31
4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jun 12 – 14
3days off
Fri12★
Sat13·
Sun14·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Muharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Milad-Un-Nabi- (Id-e-Milad)
Aug 22 – 25
4days off
Sat22·
Sun23·
Mon24↓ off
Tue25★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Raksha Bandhan
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Janmasthami
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Hartalika / Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day)
Sep 12 – 14
3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2 – 4
3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
Oct 17 – 20
4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
All Souls Day
Oct 31 – Nov 2
3days off
Sat31·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Govardhan Puja
Nov 7 – 10
4days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Guru Nanak's Jayanti
Nov 21 – 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Guru Teg Bahadur's Ji Martyrdom Day
Nov 21 – 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Dec 3 – 6
4days off
Thu3★
Fri4↓ off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary
Dec 5 – 8
4days off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Mon7↓ off
Tue8★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Christmas Day
Dec 25 – 27
3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
New Year's Eve
Dec 31 – Jan 3
4days off
Thu31★
Fri1↓ off
Sat2·
Sun3·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
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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.