New Year
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Karnataka, India 2026
17Long weekends
11Bridge days
95Total days off
11Vacation days to take
Take 11 vacation days this year and enjoy 95 days off in total.
Uttarayana Punyakala, Makara Sankranti Festival
Jan 15 – 18
4days off
Thu15★
Fri16↓ off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Republic Day
Jan 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Holi Festival
Feb 28 – Mar 2
3days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Shab-E-Qadar
Mar 14 – 17
4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Jumat-Ul-Wida
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21★
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Devara Dasemaiha Jayanti
Mar 21 – 23
3days off
Sat21★
Sun22·
Mon23★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Sri Ramanavami
Mar 27 – 29
3days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Mahaveera 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.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya
Apr 18 – 20
3days off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Mon20★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
May Day
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Bakrid (Eid-Ul-Zuha)
May 28 – 31
4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Last Day of Moharam
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Varamahalakshmi Vrata
Aug 21 – 23
3days off
Fri21★
Sat22·
Sun23·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Brahma Shri Narayana Guru Jayanti, Raksha Bandhan
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Kanya Mariamma Jayanti
Sep 5 – 8
4days off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Mon7↓ off
Tue8★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata
Sep 12 – 14
3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Vishwakarma Jayanti
Sep 17 – 20
4days off
Thu17★
Fri18↓ off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Ananta Padmanabha Vrata
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.
Mahanavami, Ayudhapooja
Oct 17 – 20
4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Balipadyami, Deepavali
Nov 7 – 10
4days off
Sat7·
Sun8·
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Nov 21 – 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Kannadasa Jayanti
Nov 27 – 29
3days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·
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 28 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.