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 Jammu & Kashmir, India 2026
14Long weekends
11Bridge days
86Total days off
11Vacation days to take
Take 11 vacation days this year and enjoy 86 days off in total.
Sri Panchami, 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.
Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Feb 12 – 15
4days off
Thu12★
Fri13↓ off
Sat14·
Sun15★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Shiva ji Jayanti
Feb 19 – 22
4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Holika dahan / Dolyatra
Feb 28 – Mar 3
4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Jamat- Ul- Vida
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21★
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
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.
Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day)
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Budha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Muharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Rath Yatra
Jul 16 – 19
4days off
Thu16★
Fri17↓ off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Raksha Bandhan
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Janmashtami (Vaishnva)
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi
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 (Mahanavmi)
Oct 17 – 19
3days off
Sat17·
Sun18★
Mon19★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday
Oct 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth)
Oct 29 – Nov 1
4days off
Thu29★
Fri30↓ off
Sat31·
Sun1·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Govardhan Puja
Nov 7 – 9
3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Nov 21 – 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day
Nov 21 – 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★
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 25 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.