New Year Day
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Punjab, India 2026
23Long weekends
10Bridge days
109Total days off
10Vacation days to take
Take 10 vacation days this year and enjoy 109 days off in total.
Lohri
Jan 10 – 13
4days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12↓ off
Tue13★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji
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.
Shaheedi Diwas of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev & Rajguru
Mar 21 – 23
3days off
Sat21★
Sun22·
Mon23★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ram Navami
Mar 26 – 29
4days off
Thu26★
Fri27↓ off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Mahavir 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.
Vaisakhi / Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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.
Buddha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji
Jun 18 – 21
4days off
Thu18★
Fri19↓ off
Sat20·
Sun21·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Muharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Kabir Jayanti
Jun 27 – 29
3days off
Sat27·
Sun28·
Mon29★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji
Jun 27 – 29
3days off
Sat27·
Sun28·
Mon29★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh
Jul 31 – Aug 2
3days off
Fri31★
Sat1·
Sun2·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Janam Ashtami
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5★
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Samvatsari Diwas
Sep 12 – 15
4days off
Sat12★
Sun13·
Mon14↓ off
Tue15★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Anant Chaturdashi
Sep 25 – 27
3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji
Sep 26 – 28
3days off
Sat26·
Sun27·
Mon28★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2 – 4
3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji
Oct 16 – 18
3days off
Fri16★
Sat17·
Sun18·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Dussehra
Oct 17 – 20
4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji
Oct 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Karva Chauth
Oct 29 – Nov 1
4days off
Thu29★
Fri30↓ off
Sat31·
Sun1★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Vishwakarma Day
Nov 7 – 9
3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Govardhan Pooja
Nov 7 – 9
3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji
Nov 14 – 16
3days off
Sat14·
Sun15★
Mon16★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji
Nov 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21·
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Nov 21 – 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
Dec 12 – 14
3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Christmas Day
Dec 25 – 27
3days off
Fri25★
Sat26★
Sun27★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib
Dec 26 – 28
3days off
Sat26★
Sun27★
Mon28★
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 33 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.