Long Weekends in India 2027
India has 6 public holidays in 2027, creating 3 long-weekend opportunities — 1 automatic 3-day weekends and 2 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take 1 leave day around Republic Day (January 26, 2027) for 4 days off — Jan 23 – Jan 26.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | Tue, Jan 26 | Mon, Jan 25 | 4 | Jan 23 – Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 26 – Mar 28 |
| Ambedkar Jayanti | Wed, Apr 14 | Mon, Apr 12, Tue, Apr 13 | 5 | Apr 10 – Apr 14 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does India have in 2027?
- India has 3 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 1 that need no leave and 2 that need one or two days off.