Long Weekends in 2026 India
List of long Weekends in India for year 2026
Upcoming Long Weekends in 2026
- September Equinox — 19 Sep – 23 Sep 20265 days2 leaves
Take 2 leaves around September Equinox to enjoy a 5-day break (19 Sep – 23 Sep).
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti — 2 Oct – 4 Oct 20263 days
- First Day of Sharad Navratri — 10 Oct – 12 Oct 20263 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around First Day of Sharad Navratri to enjoy a 3-day break (10 Oct – 12 Oct).
- First Day of Durga Puja Festivities + Maha Saptami + Maha Ashtami + Dussehra — 16 Oct – 20 Oct 20265 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around First Day of Durga Puja Festivities, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Dussehra to enjoy a 5-day break (16 Oct – 20 Oct).
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti — 24 Oct – 26 Oct 20263 days
Long Weekends in 2026 India
Month-wise list of long weekends in 2026 India, showing dates, total days off, and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 Jan (Fri) – 26 Jan (Mon) | 4 | Vasant Panchami + Republic Day |
| May | 1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun) | 3 | International Worker's Day + Buddha Purnima/Vesak |
| June | 26 Jun (Fri) – 28 Jun (Sun) | 3 | Muharram/Ashura |
| August | 28 Aug (Fri) – 30 Aug (Sun) | 3 | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) |
| September | 4 Sep (Fri) – 6 Sep (Sun) | 3 | Janmashtami + Janmashtami (Smarta) |
| September | 12 Sep (Sat) – 14 Sep (Mon) | 3 | Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| October | 2 Oct (Fri) – 4 Oct (Sun) | 3 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October | 24 Oct (Sat) – 26 Oct (Mon) | 3 | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
Vasant Panchami + Republic Day4 days
23 Jan (Fri) – 26 Jan (Mon)
January
International Worker's Day + Buddha Purnima/Vesak3 days
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
Muharram/Ashura3 days
26 Jun (Fri) – 28 Jun (Sun)
June
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)3 days
28 Aug (Fri) – 30 Aug (Sun)
August
Janmashtami + Janmashtami (Smarta)3 days
4 Sep (Fri) – 6 Sep (Sun)
September
Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi3 days
12 Sep (Sat) – 14 Sep (Mon)
September
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti3 days
2 Oct (Fri) – 4 Oct (Sun)
October
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti3 days
24 Oct (Sat) – 26 Oct (Mon)
October
