Long weekends

Long Weekends in Jharkhand, India

16Long weekends
9Bridge days
84Total days off
9Vacation days to take

Take 9 vacation days this year and enjoy 84 days off in total.

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Next long weekend

Muharram

Jun 26 · In 21 days

Plan this break
Public Holidays →School Holidays →

Sohrai

Jan 10 – 12

3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti

Jan 23 – 25

3days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

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 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★

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

Mahaveer 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.

Ambedkar Jayanti

Apr 11 – 14

4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Buddha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Majdoor Diwas

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.

Hul Diwas

Jun 27 – 30

4days off
Sat27·
Sun28·
Mon29↓ off
Tue30★

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

Raksha Bandhan

Aug 28 – 30

3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Janmashtami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Ganesh Chaturthi

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

Karma Puja

Sep 19 – 22

4days off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Mon21↓ off
Tue22★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Maha Ashtami

Oct 17 – 19

3days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Govardhan Puja

Nov 7 – 9

3days off
Sat7·
Sun8·
Mon9★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Surya Shashthi (Chhath)

Nov 14 – 16

3days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Guru Nanak Jayanti

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.