Holiday planning
Long Weekends in India
India has 14 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Holi for a 5-day break.
2026
View all14
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
14
Bridge opps
- 5d
Holi
Sat 28 Feb – Wed 4 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday
Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Wednesday + Thursday off
- 5d
Bakrid
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Ramzan Id
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Muharram/Ashura
Sat 12 Jun – Wed 16 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Janmashtami
Sat 21 Aug – Wed 25 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Working days in India 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in India 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does India have in 2026?
India has 14 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does India have in 2027?
India has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in India?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Holi (Wed 4 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.