Republic Day
Jan 24 â 26
3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Uttarakhand, India 2026
7Long weekends
4Bridge days
37Total days off
4Vacation days to take
Take 4 vacation days this year and enjoy 37 days off in total.
Ram Navami
Mar 26 â 29
4days off
Thu26â
Fri27â off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Mahavir Jayanti
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.
Buddha Purnima
May 1 â 3
3days off
Fri1â
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Muharram
Jun 26 â 28
3days off
Fri26â
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Janmashtami (Vaishnava)
Sep 4 â 6
3days off
Fri4â
Sat5·
Sun6·
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.
Dussehra
Oct 17 â 20
4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19â off
Tue20â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Guru Nanakâs Birthday
Nov 21 â 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23â off
Tue24â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
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 11 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.