Mannam Jayanthi
Jan 2 – 4
3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Kerala, India 2026
11Long weekends
5Bridge days
53Total days off
5Vacation days to take
Take 5 vacation days this year and enjoy 53 days off in total.
Republic Day
Jan 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)*
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21·
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Good Friday
Apr 3 – 5
3days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanthi
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.
Muharram*
Jun 25 – 28
4days off
Thu25★
Fri26↓ off
Sat27·
Sun28·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
First Onam / Milad-i-Sherif* (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed)
Aug 22 – 25
4days off
Sat22·
Sun23·
Mon24↓ off
Tue25★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Fourth Onam / Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi / Ayyankali Jayanthi
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Avani Avittom
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Sreekrishna Jayanthi
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Vishwakarma Day
Sep 17 – 20
4days off
Thu17★
Fri18↓ off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day
Sep 19 – 21
3days off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Mon21★
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
Oct 17 – 20
4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★
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 16 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.