New Year's Day
Jan 1 â 4
4days off
Thu1â
Fri2â off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Tamil Nadu, India 2026
10Long weekends
5Bridge days
50Total days off
5Vacation days to take
Take 5 vacation days this year and enjoy 50 days off in total.
Thiruvalluvar Day
Jan 16 â 18
3days off
Fri16â
Sat17â
Sun18·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Republic Day
Jan 24 â 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Telugu New Yearâs Day
Mar 19 â 22
4days off
Thu19â
Fri20â off
Sat21â
Sun22·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Mahaveer Jayanthi
Mar 28 â 31
4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30â off
Tue31â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Good Friday
Apr 3 â 5
3days off
Fri3â
Sat4·
Sun5·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Tamil New Yearâs Day / Dr. B.R. Ambedkarâs Birthday
Apr 11 â 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13â off
Tue14â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
May Day
May 1 â 3
3days off
Fri1â
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Bakrid (Idul Azha)
May 28 â 31
4days off
Thu28â
Fri29â off
Sat30·
Sun31·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Muharram (Yaom-E-Shahadath)
Jun 26 â 28
3days off
Fri26â
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Krishna Jayanthi
Sep 4 â 6
3days off
Fri4â
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Vinayakar Chathurthi
Sep 12 â 14
3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2 â 4
3days off
Fri2â
Sat3·
Sun4·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Ayutha Pooja
Oct 17 â 19
3days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Christmas Day
Dec 25 â 27
3days off
Fri25â
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break â 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 15 vacation extension opportunities â 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.