Long weekends

Long Weekends in Odisha, India

14Long weekends
9Bridge days
78Total days off
9Vacation days to take

Take 9 vacation days this year and enjoy 78 days off in total.

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Next long weekend

Raja Sankranti

Jun 15 · In 9 days

Plan this break
Public Holidays →School Holidays →

Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday

Jan 3 – 6

4days off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Mon5↓ off
Tue6★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Veer Surendrasai Jayanti / Basanta 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.

Dola Purnima

Feb 28 – Mar 3

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Sab-e-Qadar

Mar 14 – 17

4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Shree Ram Navami

Mar 27 – 29

3days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·

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 Jayanti / Maha Vishuva Sankranti

Apr 11 – 14

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Buddha Purnima / Pandit Raghunath Murmu Birthday

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Birthday of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

May 22 – 24

3days off
Fri22★
Sat23·
Sun24·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Raja Sankranti

Jun 13 – 15

3days off
Sat13·
Sun14·
Mon15★

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

Bahuda Yatra

Jul 24 – 26

3days off
Fri24★
Sat25·
Sun26·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Foundation Day of Brahmo Samaj

Aug 20 – 23

4days off
Thu20★
Fri21↓ off
Sat22·
Sun23·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Jhulana Purnima

Aug 27 – 30

4days off
Thu27★
Fri28↓ off
Sat29·
Sun30·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Janmashtami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Ganesh Puja

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.

Mahanavami

Oct 17 – 19

3days off
Sat17★
Sun18·
Mon19★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Rahas Purnima

Nov 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Prathamashtami

Nov 28 – Dec 1

4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue1★

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 23 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.