New Year
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3★
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Telangana, India 2026
18Long weekends
12Bridge days
102Total days off
12Vacation days to take
Take 12 vacation days this year and enjoy 102 days off in total.
Kanumu
Jan 16 – 18
3days off
Fri16★
Sat17★
Sun18·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Sri 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.
Holi
Feb 28 – Mar 3
4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Shahadat HZT Ali (R.A.)
Mar 7 – 10
4days off
Sat7·
Sun8·
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Jumatul-Vida
Mar 13 – 15
3days off
Fri13★
Sat14·
Sun15·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Shab-e-Qader
Mar 14 – 17
4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Ugadi
Mar 19 – 22
4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21★
Sun22★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Sri Rama Navami
Mar 27 – 29
3days off
Fri27★
Sat28·
Sun29·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Mahaveer Jayanthi
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’s Birthday
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Tamil New Year’s Day (General holiday in the view of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday)
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Basava Jayanthi
Apr 18 – 20
3days off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Mon20★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Buddha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Eid-e-Ghadeer
Jun 4 – 7
4days off
Thu4★
Fri5↓ off
Sat6·
Sun7·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Moharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Ratha Yathra
Jul 16 – 19
4days off
Thu16★
Fri17↓ off
Sat18·
Sun19·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Arbayeen
Aug 1 – 4
4days off
Sat1·
Sun2·
Mon3↓ off
Tue4★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Bonalu
Aug 8 – 10
3days off
Sat8·
Sun9·
Mon10★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Varalakshmi Vratham
Aug 21 – 23
3days off
Fri21★
Sat22·
Sun23·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Sravana Purnima / Rakhi Purnimi
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Sri Krishnashtami
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Vinayaka Chavithi
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.
Birthday of Hazrath Syed Mohd. Juvanpuri
Oct 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Karthika Pournami
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 30 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.