Long Weekend 2026: 14 long weekends in the new year; check the full list now to travel.
Long Weekend List for 2026: If you’re planning to travel extensively in 2026, this year could be perfect for you. This year’s calendar is designed to make long weekends easily available amid numerous public holidays and festive seasons.
Long Weekend List for 2026: If you’re planning to travel more in 2026, this year could be perfect for you. This year’s calendar is designed to easily accommodate long weekends amid numerous public holidays and the festive season. With a little advance planning, you can take several mini-trips throughout the year. Enjoy the coolness of the mountains, the tranquility of the sea, and explore culture.
January – Starting the New Year with Travel
The first month of the new year brings two long weekends.
New Year’s Day is on January 1st (Thursday). If you take leave on January 2nd (Friday), you’ll get a four-day break (January 1st to 4th).
Republic Day on January 26th (Monday) also offers a three-day weekend.
Destinations to visit – Cool but beautiful weather destinations like Goa, Nainital, Mussoorie, or Jaipur.
February – March
March offers small breaks between festivals like Holi (March 3rd), Ram Navami (March 26th), and Mahavir Jayanti (March 31st).
If you add a day off between March 26th and 31st, you can make a five-day travel week.
Destinations to visit – Holi of colors in Varanasi, historical sites like Mathura-Vrindavan, Khajuraho, or Hampi.
April – Good Friday and Beach Trips
Good Friday is on April 3 (Friday) and Easter is on April 5 (Sunday).
If you take leave on April 2 (Thursday), you can make a four-day break.
Destinations to visit – Kerala backwaters, Puducherry, or the quiet beach time of Goa.
May – Mountain trips for relief from the heat
Labor Day on May 1 (Friday) offers a three-day weekend.
The weather in the hilly areas is pleasant during this time.
Destinations to visit – Shimla, Manali, Ooty, Mount Abu, Landour, or Mussoorie.
June – The Monsoon Begins
Muharram holiday will be on June 26 (Friday).
At the beginning of the monsoon season, you can visit green areas.
Destinations to visit – Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Konkan, or the desert areas of Rajasthan.
July – Enjoy the Rain and Tea Gardens
Rath Yatra is on July 16th (Thursday).
If you take leave on July 17th (Friday), you’ll get a four-day long weekend.
Destinations to visit – Kerala, Munnar, Coorg, or the waterfall regions of Meghalaya.
August – Travel Opportunities During Festivals
This month, there are holidays between Milad-un-Nabi (August 25th) and Raksha Bandhan (August 28th).
If you add a day or two off in between, it can be a five-day trip.
Destinations to visit – Jaipur, Udaipur, Darjeeling, or the Andaman Islands.
September – Post-Monsoon Adventure
Janmashtami is on September 4th (Friday) and Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 14th (Monday).
You can plan a three-day break between September 4th and 6th or September 12th and 14th.
Destinations to visit – Goa’s beaches, Kerala’s backwaters, or Satpura National Park.
October – Golden Month of Travel
Gandhi Jayanti is on October 2nd (Friday) and Dussehra is on October 20th (Tuesday).
Taking leave on October 19th (Monday) will give you a four-day break.
Destinations to visit – Uttarakhand’s mountains, Rajasthan’s desert, or Sikkim’s trekking trails.
November – Heritage Trips with the onset of winter
Guru Nanak Jayanti is on November 24th (Tuesday).
Taking leave on November 23rd (Monday) can make for a four-day weekend.
Places to visit – Treks around Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Agra, or Rishikesh.
December – Last Break of the Year
December 25th (Friday) is Christmas holiday.
You can make it a four-day festive break by taking a day off on December 24th or 28th.
Place to visit – Shillong, Goa, Daman, or beach towns in South India.
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