Long Weekend 2026: Couldn't make travel plans on Good Friday? There are plenty of long weekends this year; check out the list.
- bySherya
- 04 Apr, 2026
Long Weekend 2026: Many people could not make any plans for the Good Friday weekend, but there is no need to worry because there are many such long weekends available throughout this year, in which you can plan to travel.
Long Weekend 2026
Long Weekend 2026: If you're looking for a break from the daily grind and busy office schedule, 2026 has many wonderful weekends in store for you. Each month in 2026 will have multiple weekends, for example, with the long Good Friday weekend falling in early April. While many people haven't been able to make plans for this weekend, there's no need to worry, as there are plenty of long weekends available throughout the year for leisurely travel plans.
Long Weekends in April and May:
The first week of April offers a three-day holiday from April 3rd to 5th due to Good Friday. This is followed by a four-day break from April 11th to 14th due to Ambedkar Jayanti and Baisakhi, with a one-day break. May also offers a three-day weekend from April 1st to 3rd due to Buddha Purnima and Labor Day on May 1st.
June-July and Weekends:
At the end of June, there's a three-day holiday from June 26th to 28th due to Muharram. In July, a four-day trip can be planned from July 16th to 19th, with a one-day holiday around the Rath Yatra.
Weekends with Festivals in August:
Independence Day and the Parsi New Year offer a three-day long weekend from August 15th to 17th. This time is also considered ideal for traveling.
September and October are full of holidays.
In September, there's a three-day long weekend from September 4th to 6th for Janmashtami. In October, there's a three-day break from October 2nd to 4th for Gandhi Jayanti, without any additional leave. Additionally, a four-day holiday can be planned from October 17th to 20th for Dussehra. There are
also long weekends
in November and December. A long weekend can be planned from November 7th to 9th around Diwali, if you take a day off. In December, there's a three-day holiday from December 25th to 27th for Christmas, perfect for a winter trip. Additionally, long breaks can be taken around December 31st and January 1st, allowing for a comfortable New Year's celebration.





