Republic Day
Jan 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Maharashtra, India 2026
7Long weekends
10Bridge days
61Total days off
10Vacation days to take
Take 10 vacation days this year and enjoy 61 days off in total.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Feb 19 – 22
4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Holi (Second Day)
Feb 28 – Mar 3
4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Gudi Padwa
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 Janmakalyanak
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. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Maharashtra Din / Buddha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha)
May 28 – 31
4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Moharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ganesh 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.
Dasara
Oct 17 – 20
4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Diwali (Bali Pratipada)
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
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 17 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.