Christian 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 Rajasthan, 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.
Lohri Festival
Jan 10 – 13
4days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12↓ off
Tue13★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Republic Day
Jan 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25★
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Shab-e-Barat
Jan 31 – Feb 3
4days off
Sat31★
Sun1★
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Feb 12 – 15
4days off
Thu12★
Fri13↓ off
Sat14·
Sun15★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Gadge Maharaj Jayanti
Feb 21 – 23
3days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Holika Dahan
Feb 28 – Mar 2
3days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Cheti Chand
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21★
Sun22·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Jumatulvida
Mar 20 – 22
3days off
Fri20★
Sat21★
Sun22·
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.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11★
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Baisakhi / Sain Jayanti
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11★
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Buddha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
May 28 – 31
4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Muharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
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.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 12 – 14
3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami, Khejadli Martyr’s Day
Sep 19 – 21
3days off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Mon21★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Anant Chaturdashi
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.
Durga Puja (Ashtami)
Oct 17 – 19
3days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19★
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
Govardhan Puja
Nov 7 – 9
3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
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 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.