If you want to take a break from the daily grind and your busy office schedule, then 2026 has brought many wonderful long weekends for you. In 2026, there will be plenty of opportunities for weekend getaways every month. For example, the year will begin with a long weekend in early April, coinciding with Good Friday. It may be that many people may not have been able to make plans for this special weekend, but there is no need to worry; There will be many such long weekends throughout the year, which will give you ample opportunities to plan a leisurely trip.
Long weekends in April and May
In the first week of April, there will be a three-day holiday from April 3 to April 5, due to Good Friday. After this, between April 11 and April 14—due to Ambedkar Jayanti and Baisakhi—you can enjoy a long four-day break by taking just one day off. Similarly, in May, the period from May 1 to May 3 will give another three-day weekend due to Buddha Purnima and Labor Day.
June, July and weekends
At the end of June, there will be a three-day holiday from June 26 to June 28 on the occasion of Muharram. In July, you can plan a four-day trip from July 16 to July 19, with only one day off during the Rath Yatra.
Weekends falling with festivals in August
In August, there will be a three-day long weekend between August 15 and August 17, coinciding with Independence Day and Parsi New Year. This time is also considered very good for traveling and seeing sightseeing places.
A host of holidays from September to October
In September, there will be a three-day long weekend from September 4 to September 6 on the occasion of Janmashtami. In October, there will be a three-day break between October 2 and October 4 on Gandhi Jayanti—for which you will not need to take any additional leave. Additionally, during the festival of Dussehra, a four-day holiday trip can be planned from October 17 to October 20.
Long weekends even in November and December
This year, around Diwali in November—especially from November 7 to November 9—a long weekend can be planned, provided you take a day off. At the same time, due to Christmas in December, there is a three-day break from 25th to 27th, which is a great opportunity for winter trips. Additionally, at the very end of the year—around December 31 and January 1—you can take another long break to celebrate the New Year in a more relaxed manner.