India Long Weekends 2027

11 opportunities to maximize your time off

2025 2026 2027
📅 View All Holidays 📊 Working Days Calculator

Natural Long Weekends (4)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Holi

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 22, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Holi falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Eid al-Adha (estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Diwali (Deepavali)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 29 - Oct 31

Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Republic Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 25
Total Break: Jan 23 - Jan 26

Take Monday off to bridge Republic Day for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8, Tuesday, Mar 9
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 10

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 12, Tuesday, Apr 13
Total Break: Apr 10 - Apr 14

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday

Ram Navami

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 15, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 16
Total Break: Apr 15 - Apr 18

Take Friday off to bridge Ram Navami for a 4-day weekend

Buddha Purnima

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 20, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 21
Total Break: May 20 - May 23

Take Friday off to bridge Buddha Purnima for a 4-day weekend

Ashura (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 14, Tuesday, Jun 15
Total Break: Jun 12 - Jun 16

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Ashura (estimated)

Janmashtami (Vaishnava)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 23, Tuesday, Aug 24
Total Break: Aug 21 - Aug 25

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Janmashtami (Vaishnava)

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.