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 West Bengal, India 2026
12Long weekends
6Bridge days
60Total days off
6Vacation days to take
Take 6 vacation days this year and enjoy 60 days off in total.
Birthday of Swami Vivekananda
Jan 10 – 12
3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12★
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday
Jan 23 – 25
3days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Saraswati Puja (Sree 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.
Doljatra
Feb 28 – Mar 3
4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
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.
Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Apr 11 – 14
4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
May Day
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Buddha Purnima
May 1 – 3
3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Muharram
Jun 26 – 28
3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Janmashtami
Sep 4 – 6
3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·
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 – Maha Ashtami
Oct 17 – 19
3days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19★
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 18 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.