New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 4
4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3★
Sun4·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Uttar Pradesh, India 2026
18Long weekends
10Bridge days
94Total days off
10Vacation days to take
Take 10 vacation days this year and enjoy 94 days off in total.
Basant 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.
Holika Dahan
Feb 28 – Mar 2
3days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Holi
Mar 5 – 8
4days off
Thu5★
Fri6↓ off
Sat7·
Sun8·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Jumat-ul-Vida / Ramadan's last friday
Mar 13 – 15
3days off
Fri13★
Sat14·
Sun15·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Cheti Chand
Mar 19 – 22
4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21★
Sun22★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
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.
Easter Monday
Apr 4 – 6
3days off
Sat4★
Sun5★
Mon6★
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
Chandrashekhar Azad Jayanti
Apr 17 – 19
3days off
Fri17★
Sat18·
Sun19★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Buddha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Id-ul-Zuha (Second Day)
May 28 – 31
4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Muharram (Second Day)
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Chehlum
Aug 1 – 4
4days off
Sat1·
Sun2·
Mon3↓ off
Tue4★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Raksha Bandhan
Aug 28 – 30
3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Janmashtami
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Vishwakarma Puja
Sep 17 – 20
4days off
Thu17★
Fri18↓ off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
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.
Dussehra (Mahashtami)
Oct 17 – 19
3days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Oct 24 – 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Govardhan Puja
Nov 7 – 9
3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Veerangana Uda Devi Martyrdom Day
Nov 14 – 16
3days off
Sat14·
Sun15★
Mon16★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima
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.