Sat–Sun
15–16 August 2026
Independence Day weekend
Two clear days — enough for Rishikesh, Jaipur or a Himachal dash if you leave Friday night.
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Long Weekend Calendar 2026
Every long weekend left in 2026, with the trip that fits it best and a cab to get you there. Plan the whole year from one page — expired weekends drop off automatically.
Quick answer
Which long weekends are left in 2026?
8 long weekends remain in 2026, the next being Independence Day weekend on 15–16 August 2026. Three-day windows fall in late August, early and mid September, early October, Diwali week in November and Christmas — tempo travellers and buses book out first on every one of them.
- Next up
- 15–16 August 2026
- Remaining in 2026
- 8
- Book tempo/bus
- 1–2 weeks ahead
Fri–Sun
28–30 August 2026
Raksha Bandhan long weekend
Three days — the classic family-visit weekend. Book the return leg early; trains sell out first.
Fri–Sun
4–6 September 2026
Janmashtami long weekend
Mathura–Vrindavan is THE trip this weekend — expect crowds, book the cab a week out.
Sat–Mon
12–14 September 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi long weekend
Monsoon is retreating — the first safe hills window. Kasol, Tirthan and Jibhi reopen beautifully.
Fri–Sun
2–4 October 2026
Gandhi Jayanti long weekend
Peak post-monsoon: crisp air in Kumaon and the last Char Dham window before portals close.
Sat–Mon window
7–9 November 2026 (Diwali on Sunday 8 Nov)
Diwali
The heaviest travel weekend of the year. Outstation cabs and tempo travellers book out 2–3 weeks ahead.
Fri–Sun
25–27 December 2026
Christmas long weekend
Snow season opens — Shimla, Kufri and Manali. Carry chains-fitted cabs; we arrange them.
Fri–Sun
1–3 January 2027
New Year long weekend
Start 2027 in the mountains or on the ghats — both fill fast, decide before mid-December.
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