Long Weekend Calendar 2026: 12 long weekends and major festivals like Navratri, Diwali, Holi, and Christmas make vacation planning easy in 2026. Discover the full calendar, key dates, and get ready for your travel or celebration.
When are the 10-day Navratri, 12 long weekends of 2026 including Diwali and Holi?
2026 Long Weekend India: Do you know how many long weekends we'll have in 2026? Or which festivals fall on Fridays and Mondays, making the holidays even more enjoyable? If you're planning your travel, family, or festivals, this year is going to be special. There are a total of 12 long weekends in 2026, and 8 major festivals fall on Fridays. Notably, Navratri is 10 days long, making the religious festivals and celebrations last longer.
This time you will get 12 wonderful long weekends
There will be a total of 12 long weekends in 2026. Notably, eight major festivals fall on Fridays. This means you can take just one day off and plan a 3-4-day vacation or travel.
Navratri and big fasts are also special
This year, Chaitra Navratri begins on March 19, and Sharadiya Navratri begins on October 11. Sharadiya Navratri will last for 10 days, making this year even more auspicious for those who perform puja and fast.
Festivals galore from January to March
The year begins with festivals: Lohri (January 13), Makar Sankranti (January 14), Basant Panchami (January 23), and then Mahashivratri (February 15). Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Eid, and Ram Navami will continue to keep the excitement going in March.
Holidays from April to August
After Good Friday (April 3), Buddha Purnima (May 1), and Bakrid (May 27), Independence Day falls on Saturday, August 15. Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami, which fall on Fridays, offer a long weekend.
October-November will be most beneficial
Gandhi Jayanti falls on Friday, October 2nd. Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali will follow one after another. This period of festivals and holidays will be the best time for shopping and travel. Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti (November 24th) and Christmas (December 25th, Friday) will also end the year. This means you'll have the opportunity to celebrate the last holiday of the year with a long weekend.
- Republic Day: January 26, Monday
- Lohri: Tuesday, January 13
- Makar Sankranti: January 14, Wednesday
- Basant Panchami: January 23, Friday
- Mahashivratri: February 15, Sunday
- Ramadan: From February 19
- Holi: March 4, Wednesday
- Chaitra Navratri: March 19, Thursday – 10-day long celebration
- Eid al-Fitr: March 21, Saturday – A combination of festival and long weekend
- Ram Navami: Friday, March 27
- Mahavir Jayanti: March 31, Tuesday
- Good Friday: Friday, April 3
- Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14, Tuesday
- Buddha Purnima: May 1, Friday
- Bakrid: May 27, Wednesday
- Guru Purnima: 29th July, Wednesday
- Independence Day: August 15, Saturday
- Raksha Bandhan: August 28, Friday
- Janmashtami: September 4, Friday
- Ganesh Chaturthi: September 14, Monday
- Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, Friday
- Sharadiya Navratri: October 11, Sunday
- Dussehra: October 21, Wednesday
- Karwa Chauth: October 29, Thursday
- Dhanteras: November 6, Friday
- Diwali: Sunday, November 8
- Bhai Dooj: November 11, Wednesday
- Guru Purub : 24 November 25
- Christmas: Friday, December 25
How to plan your holidays?
- Make note of long weekends and festivals.
- Book early for a trip to a neighboring state or city.
- Plan special events and pujas on religious festivals.
- Take care of the convenience of children, elderly or all the family members.
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