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Long Weekend Calendar 2026: When Will You Get Extended Holiday Breaks? Full Month-wise List to Plan Travel Smartly

The year 2026 is less than a month away, and many people have already started planning their holidays well in advance. Early planning helps in getting cheaper flights, hotel deals, and smoothly scheduling vacations with family or friends. If you are among those who love traveling or want to use your leaves wisely, then the 2026 Long Weekend Holiday Calendar is something you must check.

This detailed list highlights all the long weekend opportunities in 2026, along with dates on which you can take one extra leave to enjoy a longer break. Whether you are planning short domestic trips or international vacations, this calendar will help you pick perfect travel windows and save more money by booking early.

Long Weekend Calendar 2026 (Month-Wise Breaks)

📍 January 2026 – Multiple Long Breaks to Start the Year

The new year begins with promising holiday opportunities:

• 1 to 4 January (Thursday to Sunday) – New Year begins on Thursday. Take leave on Friday, and you get a 4-day break.

• 23 to 26 January –
  23 January (Vasant Panchami)
  24-25 January (Weekend)
  26 January (Republic Day)
  A perfect 4-day long weekend to plan an early-year getaway.

• 14 January – Makar Sankranti
  A mid-week single-day break for festive celebrations.

📍 February 2026 – Festive Weekend Ahead

• 15 February – Maha Shivratri

• 28 February (Weekend) leading into the Holi celebration week in March, which sets the tone for more holiday breaks.

📍 March 2026 – The Biggest Vacation Month of the Year

March 2026 is ideal for long travel vacations:

• 1–3 March (Holi Weekend) – With Holi on 3 March, the weekend before combines into a 4-day break.

• 20–22 March – Eid Weekend

• 26–31 March – The Longest Break of the Month

  • 26 March – Ram Navami

  • 27 March – Take a Leave

  • 28-29 March – Weekend

  • 30 March – Optional Leave (Monday)

  • 31 March – Mahavir Jayanti

This creates a 6-day holiday break, almost like a full-week vacation—perfect for long-distance trips.

📍 April to August 2026 – Continuous Short Travel Opportunities

• 3–5 April – Good Friday Weekend

• 1–3 May – Buddha Purnima Weekend

• 26–29 June – Muharram Break

• 16–19 July – Ratha Yatra (Take 1 extra leave for a 4-day break)

• 25–30 August – Festival Cluster Break

  • 25 August – Milad-un-Nabi

  • 26 August – Onam

  • 27 August – Optional leave

  • 28 August – Raksha Bandhan

  • 29-30 August – Weekend

A huge 6-day travel window ideal for long holidays.

📍 September to December 2026 – End-of-Year Travel Season

• 4–6 September – Janmashtami Weekend

• 12–14 September – Ganesh Chaturthi

• 2–4 October – Gandhi Jayanti Weekend

• 17–20 October – Dussehra Break (Take one leave for a 4-day holiday)

• 21–24 November – Guru Nanak Jayanti Weekend

• 25–27 December – Christmas Weekend

Perfect Year for Travelers

With so many extended weekends throughout the year, 2026 is one of the best years for travel planning. A smart combination of public holidays and a few planned leaves can give you multiple long vacations without exhausting your annual leave quota.

Booking flights and hotels in advance can significantly reduce expenses, especially around festival seasons when travel costs usually rise. Whether you prefer mountain escapes, beaches, or international trips, this calendar ensures you make the most of the year.

Final Tip

📌 Plan early, book smart, and enjoy more travel in 2026!