India in 2026 offers numerous long weekends, primarily driven by clusters of festivals and public holidays. The article suggests strategically using a few optional leave days to create extended breaks of four to six days. Key months for longer trips include March, August, and November, with March featuring Holi and Eid, August with Onam and Raksha Bandhan, and November around Diwali. This planning guide aims to help individuals, including office-goers and students, schedule travel, events, or exam preparation effectively.