Long Weekends in 2026 · India
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) + Halloween
Thu 29 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth), Halloween to enjoy a 4-day break (29 Oct – 1 Nov).
Diwali/Deepavali + Naraka Chaturdasi + Govardhan Puja + Bhai Duj
Sat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov 2026
Take 2 leaves around Diwali/Deepavali, Naraka Chaturdasi, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Duj to enjoy a 5-day break (7 Nov – 11 Nov).
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)
Sat 14 Nov – Mon 16 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) to enjoy a 3-day break (14 Nov – 16 Nov).
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day + Guru Nanak Jayanti
Sat 21 Nov – Tue 24 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day, Guru Nanak Jayanti to enjoy a 4-day break (21 Nov – 24 Nov).
First Day of Hanukkah
Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around First Day of Hanukkah to enjoy a 3-day break (4 Dec – 6 Dec).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list 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 |
23 Jan (Fri) – 26 Jan (Mon)
January
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
26 Jun (Fri) – 28 Jun (Sun)
June
28 Aug (Fri) – 30 Aug (Sun)
August
4 Sep (Fri) – 6 Sep (Sun)
September
12 Sep (Sat) – 14 Sep (Mon)
September
2 Oct (Fri) – 4 Oct (Sun)
October
24 Oct (Sat) – 26 Oct (Mon)
October
