12 Upcoming Long Weekends in 2026 in India

Holidays relieve you from the daily mundane work routine.

This article summarises the list of long weekends in 2026, which will help you plan a short trip with your loved ones to relax from the daily hustles.

List of Upcoming Long Weekends in India in 2026

The table mentioned below details the long weekends in 2026. There are specific holidays celebrated in a particular region or state of India that are hence mentioned as restricted holidays.

So, without any delay, let's go through the following table –

Holidays	Dates	Days
Republic Day (State Restricted)	24th, 25th, and 26th January	Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Good Friday	3rd, 4th, and 5th April	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Buddha Purnima / Labour Day	1st, 2nd, and 3rd May	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Muharram	26th, 27th, and 28th June	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Raksha Bandhan	28th, 29th, and 30th August	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Janmashtami	4th, 5th, and 6th September	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Vinayaka Chaturthi	12th, 13th, and 14th September	Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Gandhi Jayanti	2nd, 3rd, and 4th October	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Christmas	25th, 26th, and 27th December	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

*Please note that the date and day may vary.

Note: There will be a few days, such as Saturday, Monday and others, where you may need to take a leave from your work to enjoy a long holiday. Moreover, it depends on your employer's policy whether a particular holiday is considered a leave.

Thus, this is all about long weekends in 2026. So go through it and plan your holidays accordingly.

FAQs about Long Weekends in India in 2026

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Is there any long weekend in December in 2026?

Yes, there are long weekends in December in 2026. Christmas (25th December) is on a Friday, followed by Saturday and Sunday.

Is Dussehra a public holiday?

Yes, Dussehra is a public holiday in India.

How many holidays will India have in 2026?

In 2026, India is expected to celebrate 34 restricted holidays. What’s key to note is that, out there, 2 will fall on Fridays and 3 on Mondays, making it ideal for long weekends.