India's 2026 long weekend holiday calendar offers numerous opportunities for extended breaks, ideal for travel and festival celebrations. Key long weekends include those around New Year's Day, Republic Day in January, Holi and Ram Navami in March, Good Friday in April, May Day, Muharram in June, Independence Day in August, and holidays in September, November, and Christmas in December. Planning around these dates allows for efficient use of leave days for trips and cultural experiences throughout the year.