Long weekends offer the perfect opportunity to plan your holidays in advance. The best thing about planning your trip during long weekends is that by taking just 1 or 2 days leave, you can embark on a 4-5 days vacation in destinations further away from your base city. Take a look at our compilation of long weekends in 2026 India and plan ahead!
List of 17 Long Weekends in 2026 India
Long Weekends in January 2026
Lohri/Makar Sankranti/Pongal – 13 January to 16 January Republic Day – 26 January to 28 January
Jumpstart the new year with a bang! Visit the
top winter places in India around 26 January 2026. Plan your long winter weekend from 26th January 2026 to 30 January 2026, taking Tuesday to Friday off from work.
Auli,
Nainital, Goa, and more are some of the best places to visit on a long weekend in January 2026 this Republic Day if you are not attending
the parade. You can also explore the marvels of the South on
the Golden Chariot Train as it runs between October and March.
Where to go for a long weekend in January 2026 near Delhi
- Nainital (315 km from Delhi)
- Binsar (410 km from Delhi)
- Manali (536 km from Delhi)
- Auli (523 km from Delhi)
- Udaipur (663 km from Delhi)
- Mount Abu (763 km from Delhi)
- Amritsar (450 km from Delhi)]
Also read: Best Resorts for Weekend Getaways near Delhi
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Where to go for a long weekend in January 2026 near Mumbai
- Shirdi (246 km from Mumbai)
- Goa (593 km from Mumbai)
- Ganpatipule (338 km from Mumbai)
- Daman (170 km from Mumbai)
- Aurangabad (347 km from Mumbai)
- Alibag (95 km from Mumbai)
- Malshej Ghat (126 km from Mumbai)
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Where to go for a long weekend in January 2026 near Bengaluru
- Alleppey (593 km from Bangalore)
- Mysore (143 km from Bangalore)
- Gokarna (486 km from Bangalore)
- Chikamagalur (243 km from Bangalore)
- Madurai (433 km from Bangalore)
- Mahabalipuram (346 km from Bangalore)
- Goa (562 km from Bangalore)
Also Read: 21 Best Places for Weekend Getaways near Bangalore
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Where to go for a long weekend in January 2026 near Chennai
- Goa (915 km from Chennai)
- Pondicherry (165 km from Chennai)
- Thanjavur (343 km from Chennai)
- Mysore (474 km from Chennai)
- Mahabalipuram (57 km from Chennai)
- Coorg (580 km from Chennai)
Also Read: Best Places for Weekend Getaways near Chennai within 300 kms
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Where to go for a long weekend in January 2026 near Ahmedabad
- Vadodara (111 km from Ahmedabad)
- Mount Abu (225 km from Ahmedabad)
- Kutch (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Junagadh, Gir & Somnath (340 km from Ahmedabad)
- Goa (1106 km from Ahmedabad)
- Udaipur (264 km from Ahmedabad)
Where to go for a long weekend in January 2026 near Kolkata
- Sunderbans (130 km from Kolkata)
- Shantiniketan (163 km from Kolkata)
- Konark (264 km from Kolkata)
- Digha (183 km from Kolkata)
- Bodhgaya (473 km from Kolkata)
- Bishnupur (140 km from Kolkata)
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Long Weekend in February
Mahashivaratri – 26th February to 01st March
Plan a weekend trip in India in February to various cities like Haridwar, Varanasi, and Mandi. It is celebrated in the honor of Lord Shiva by devotees with much enthusiasm. You can make use of this long weekend and visit the famous tourist destinations near your city/town. The weather is pleasant in February at almost all the places, so you can have a relaxing weekend.
Where to go for a long weekend in February 2026 near Delhi
- Manesar (56 km)
- Neemrana (126 km)
- Haridwar (237 km)
- Rishikesh (262 km)
- Alwar (165 km)
- Sariska Tiger Reserve (221 km)
- Mathura (183 km)
Where to go for a long weekend in February 2026 near Mumbai
- Mahabaleshwar (263 km)
- Panchgani (242 km)
- Alibaug (95 km)
- Lavasa (196 km)
- Shirdi (242 km)
- Karjat (63 km)
- Lonavala-Khandala (79 km)
Where to go for a long weekend in February 2026 near Bangalore
- Bheemeshwari (104 km)
- Lepakshi (122 km)
- Mysore (14 km)
- Kabini (220 km)
- Ooty (265 km)
- Chikmagalur (240 km)
- Yercaud (228 km)
Where to go for a long weekend in February 2026 near Chennai
- Mahabalipuram (57 km)
- Pulicat (54 km)
- Nellore (174 km)
- Mysore (472 km)
- Kolli Hills (362 km)
- Yelagiri (229 km)
Where to go for a long weekend in February 2026 near Ahmedabad
- Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary (71 km)
- Patan (128 km)
- Modhera (97 km)
- Vijaynagar (157 km)
- Vadodara (110 km)
- Little Rann of Kutch (193 km)
- Mount Abu (225 km)
Where to go for a long weekend in February 2026 near Kolkata
- Roopark Village (8.5 km)
- Bakkhali (125 km)
- Bishnupur (139 km)
- Sunderbans (130 km)
- Henry’s Island (126 km)
- Shantiniketan (163 km)
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Long Weekends in March
Holi, Doljatra – 22 March to 25 March
March is still one of the colder months in the northern part of the country whereas the beaches down South in
Goa and
Kerala offer ideal warm weather vacays. Long weekend holidays in March will give you the perfect opportunity for family holidays at the best tourist destinations across India. If you are looking for long weekend places near your city for warm weather, here are our suggestions.
Where to go for a long weekend in March 2026 near Delhi
- Jaisalmer (794 km from Delhi)
- Lansdowne (280 km from Delhi)
- Goa (1931 km from Delhi)
- Amritsar (450 km from Delhi)
- Shimla, Shoghi & Kufri (343 km from Delhi)
- Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, Agra) (500 km from Delhi)
- Auli (523 km from Delhi)
Where to go for a long weekend in March 2026 near Mumbai
- Goa (593 km from Mumbai)
- Aurangabad (347 km from Mumbai)
- Nashik (166 km from Mumbai)
- Lonavala (83 km from Mumbai)
- Mahabaleshwar (263 km from Mumbai)
- Kamshet (100 km from Mumbai)
- Tarkarli (534 km from Mumbai)
Also read: Best places to visit near Mumbai within 50 kms
Where to go for a long weekend in March near Bengaluru
- Hampi (341 km from Bangalore)
- Ooty (265 km from Bangalore)
- Mysore (143 km from Bangalore)
- Goa (562 km from Bangalore)
- Pondicherry (358 km from Bangalore)
- Gokarna (487 km from Bangalore)
- Alleppey (592 km from Bangalore)
Also read: 13 Best places for staycations near Bangalore
Where to go for a long weekend in March near Chennai
- Thanjavur (343 km from Chennai)
- Pondicherry (165 km from Chennai)
- Mysore (472 km from Chennai)
- Mahabalipuram (57 km from Chennai)
- Madurai (461 km from Chennai)
- Horsley Hills (260 km from Chennai)
Also read: 11 Best places to visit near Chennai on a 3 days trip
Where to go for a long weekend in March near Ahmedabad
- Saputara (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Patan (128 km from Ahmedabad)
- Dwarka (439 km from Ahmedabad)
- Jaipur (676 km from Ahmedabad)
- Junagadh, Gir & Somnath (340 km from Ahmedabad)
- Kutch (400 km from Ahmedabad)
Also Read: Top 10 Places to visit near Ahmedabad within 500 kms
Where to go for a long weekend in March near Kolkata
- Konark (495 km from Kolkata)
- Digha (183 km from Kolkata)
- Sunderbans (130 km from Kolkata)
- Shantiniketan (163 km from Kolkata)
- Darjeeling (621 km from Kolkata)
- Kalimpong (629 km from Kolkata)
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Long Weekends in April 2026
Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday – 14 April to 17 April
April arrives with two holidays – Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday. But remember they are not celebrated all over India. You can plan a soothing spring-long weekend trip in at hill stations near
Delhi,
Mumbai,
Bangalore,
Chennai, and
Kolkata with your loved ones. If you are looking forward to exploring places to visit in India in April for long weekend, here is your list –
Where to go for a long weekend in April near Delhi
- Mussoorie (312 km from Delhi)
- Amritsar (450 km from Delhi)
- Rishikesh (267 km from Delhi)
- Khajuraho & Orchha (650 km from Delhi)
- Shekhawati (290 km from Delhi)
- Alwar & Sariska (165 km from Delhi)
- Bir Billing (488 km from Delhi)
Also read:
Where to go for a long weekend in April near Mumbai
- Alibaug (95 km from Mumbai)
- Amboli (489 km from Mumbai)
- Goa (593 km from Mumbai)
- Malshej Ghat (126 km from Mumbai)
- Tarkarli (534 km from Mumbai)
- Panchgani (244 km from Mumbai)
- Kamshet (Paragliding) (100 km from Mumbai)
Also read: 19 Best Places to visit near Mumbai in April with Family
Where to go for a long weekend in April near Bangalore
- Alleppey (592 km from Bangalore)
- Chikmagalur (245 km from Bangalore)
- Srirangapatna (126 km from Bangalore)
- Ooty (265 km from Bangalore)
- Munnar (476 km from Bangalore)
- Yercaud (197 km from Bangalore)
- Mahabalipuram (346 km from Bangalore)
- Sakleshpur (210 km from Bangalore)
Also read: Best Places to visit near Bangalore in April
Where to go for a long weekend in April 2026 near Chennai
- Coorg (585 km from Chennai)
- Kolli Hills (377 km from Bangalore)
- Ooty (555 km from Bangalore)
- Yercaud (365 km from Bangalore)
- Goa (915 km from Bangalore)
- Pondicherry (165 km from Bangalore)
Also read: Best Places to visit near Chennai in April with Family
Where to go for a long weekend in April 2026 near Ahmedabad
- Kutch (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Junagadh, Gir & Somnath (340 km from Ahmedabad)
- Goa (1106 km from Ahmedabad)
- Udaipur (264 km from Ahmedabad)
- Saputara (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Jaipur (676 km from Ahmedabad)
Also read: Best Places to visit near Ahmedabad in April with Family
Where to go for a long weekend in April 2026 near Kolkata
- Darjeeling (621 km from Kolkata)
- Puri & Konark (504 km from Kolkata)
- Kalimpong (629 km from Kolkata)
- Digha (183 km from Kolkata)
- Sunderbans (130 km from Kolkata)
- Shantiniketan (163 km from Kolkata)
Also read: Top 10 Places to visit in Kolkata in April
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Long Weekends in May
Eid-ul-Fitr – 30 April to 3 May Buddha Purnima – 14 May to 16 May
May herald the arrival of the summer season in India. Kids get their annual summer vacation across the nation this month itself making it an ideal time to fulfill longer travel plans. With Buddha Purnima on Monday, May 16th, you can take a day off on Saturday (if you have working Saturdays) and embark on a 3-day tour to your preferred location. Here are our recommended destinations to plan your long weekend in May 2026.
Where to go for a long weekend in May 2026 near Delhi
- Mount Abu (763 km from Delhi)
- Lansdowne (280 km from Delhi)
- Bir Billing (488 km from Delhi)
- Nainital (323 km from Delhi)
- Jim Corbett (244 km from Delhi)
- Manali (536 km from Delhi)
- Binsar (410 km from Delhi)
Also Read: 8 Best Places to visit near Delhi in May
Where to go for a long weekend in May near Mumbai
- Aurangabad (347 km from Mumbai)
- Ganpatipule (338 km from Mumbai)
- Mahabaleshwar (263 km from Mumbai)
- Panchgani (244 km from Mumbai)
- Saputara (256 km from Mumbai)
- Khandala (79 km from Mumbai)
- Tarkarli (534 km from Mumbai)
Also read: 22 Best Places to visit near Mumbai for 2 Days
Where to go for a long weekend in May near Bangalore
- Munnar (476 km from Bangalore)
- Coorg (264 km from Bangalore)
- Wayanad (271 km from Bangalore)
- Ooty (265 km from Bangalore)
- Kabini (203 km from Bangalore)
- Yercaud (197 km from Bangalore)
- Mysore (143 km from Bangalore)
Also read: 19 Best Places to visit near Bangalore in May
Where to go for a long weekend in May near Chennai
- Pondicherry (165 km from Chennai)
- Yercaud (365 km from Chennai)
- Yelagiri (226 km from Chennai)
- Ooty (555 km from Chennai)
- Coorg (617 km from Chennai)
- Wayanad (600 km from Chennai)
Also Read: Places to visit near Chennai in May to beat the summer heat
Where to go for a long weekend in May near Ahmedabad
- Saputara (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Patan (128 km from Ahmedabad)
- Dwarka (439 km from Ahmedabad)
- Statue of Unity, Kevadia (198 km from Ahmedabad)
- Junagadh, Gir & Somnath (340 km from Ahmedabad)
- Udaipur (264 km from Ahmedabad)
Also read: Best Places to visit near Ahmedabad within 200 kms
Where to go for a long weekend in May near Kolkata
- Darjeeling & Kalimpong (620 km from Kolkata)
- Puri & Konark (504 km from Kolkata)
- Digha (183 km from Kolkata)
- Sunderbans (130 km from Kolkata)
- Shantiniketan (163 km from Kolkata)
Also Read: Best Places to visit near Kolkata in May
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Long Weekend in July
Rath Yatra – 1 July to 3 July
Celebrated in the honor of Lord Jagannath, Rath Yatra holds immense significance for Hindu devotees. They believe him to be the Lord of the Universe who is on a journey to his aunt’s house. Rath Yatra commemorates Lord Jagannath’s annual visit to Gundicha Temple via Mausi maa Temple near Puri. Thousands of devotees can be seen from all across the country participating in this yatra for good fortune. And it is said that whoever participates in this yatra is blessed with fortunes and riches. You can plan a visit to Puri and attend the Rath Yatra from 1 July to 3 July. Book Puri tour packages by Indian Holiday equipped with meals, transfers, and accommodation for a hassle-free trip. [sc name=”odisha-short-tours”]
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Long Weekends in August 2026
Muharram – 6 August to 9 August Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day – 12 August to 15 August Janmashtami – 19 August to 21 August
Inspite of the fact that the monsoon is in its full force, India has its fair share of locations where you could get great deals on your holiday packages and enjoy the rejuvenating effects of rain and the weather during long weekends in August. For Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day, enjoy a long weekend from Friday to Monday but if you have Saturday working, take a leave. For Janmashtmi, you can take off on Saturday, 20th August and 2 days off i.e. Thursday and Friday for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Here are some of the recommended ones –
Where to go for a long weekends in August 2026 near Delhi
- Valley of Flower (528 km from Delhi)
- Goa (1931 km from Delhi)
- Lansdowne (280 km from Delhi)
- Udaipur (663 km from Delhi)
- Nainital (323 km from Delhi)
- Manali (536 km from Delhi)
Also read: 10 Best places for 1 day trip near Delhi
Where to go for a long weekends in August near Mumbai
- Mahabaleshwar (263 km from Mumbai)
- Lonavala & Khandala (82 km from Mumbai)
- Goa (593 km from Mumbai)
- Shirdi (246 km from Mumbai)
- Amboli (489 km from Mumbai)
- Lavasa (187 km from Mumbai)
- Ganpatipule (338 km from Mumbai)
Also read: Monsoon Weekend Getaways near Mumbai
Where to go for a long weekends in August near Bangalore
- Wayanad (271 km from Bangalore)
- Mysore (143 km from Bangalore)
- Yercaud (198 km from Bangalore)
- Munnar (476 km from Bangalore)
- Alleppey (592 km from Bangalore)
- Goa (562 km from Bangalore)
- Pondicherry (358 km from Bangalore)
Also read: 12 Must visit waterfalls in Karnataka
Where to go for a long weekends in August near Chennai
- Wayanad (600 km from Chennai)
- Thanjavur (343 km from Chennai)
- Kodaikanal (528 km from Chennai)
- Mysore (481 km from Chennai)
- Thekkady (572 km from Chennai)
- Kolli Hills (377 km from Chennai)
Also read: Top 10 destinations near Chennai that you can’t miss
Where to go for a long weekend in August near Ahmedabad
- Mount Abu (225 km from Ahmedabad)
- Kutch (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Saputara (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Goa (1106 km from Ahmedabad)
- Udaipur (264 km from Ahmedabad)
- Dwarka (439 km from Ahmedabad)
Where to go for a long weekend in August near Kolkata
- Bishnupur (140 km from Kolkata)
- Konark & Puri (504 km from Kolkata)
- Digha (183 km from Kolkata)
- Shantiniketan (163 km from Kolkata)
- Darjeeling (621 km from Kolkata)
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Long Weekend in September 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi – 31 August to 4 September Onam – 8 September to 11 September
Plan a long weekend to Kerala on Onam festival. It is the biggest festival in Kerala and if you are curious to know about the festivities, you can take leave on 7 and 8 September and take a flight to Kerala to attend Onam. The purpose of Onam is to honor the mythical King Mahabali along with celebrating the end of the monsoon and the arrival of the harvest season. People of all ages come together and take part in the rituals and traditions of Onam. For a memorable experience, book
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Long Weekends in October 2026
Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra – 2 October to 5 October Milad-un-Nabi – 7 October to 9 October Diwali – 22 October to 24 October
Take Monday, 3rd October and Tuesday, 4th October to enjoy long weekends in India. Celebrate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and partake in Dussehra and Diwali celebrations. Plan a really extended long weekend holiday this October to scratch off those destinations on your bucket list. We have listed some of the best destinations in India for long weekends in October 2026.
Where to go for a long weekends in October 2026 near Delhi
- Manali (536 km from Delhi)
- Dalhousie (562 km from Delhi)
- Amritsar (450 km from Delhi)
- Shimla, Shoghi & Kufri (320 km from Delhi)
- Tosh (537 km from Delhi)
- Jim Corbett (244 km from Delhi)
- Binsar (410 km from Delhi)
Where to go for a long weekends in October near Mumbai
- Shirdi (246 km from Mumbai)
- Goa (593 km from Mumbai)
- Tarkarli (534 km from Mumbai)
- Daman (170 km from Mumbai)
- Aurangabad (362 km from Mumbai)
- Amboli (489 km from Mumbai)
- Malshej Ghat (126 km from Mumbai)
Where to go for a long weekends in October near Bangalore
- Hampi (341 km from Bangalore)
- Gokarna (486 km from Bangalore)
- Madurai (433 km from Bangalore)
- Mahabalipuram (346 km from Bangalore)
- Kabini (205 km from Bangalore)
- Yelagiri (157 km from Bangalore)
- Pondicherry (358 km from Bangalore)
Where to go for a long weekends in October near Chennai
- Thanjavur (343 km from Chennai)
- Mahabalipuram (57 km from Chennai)
- Kodaikanal (528 km from Chennai)
- Thekkady (572 km from Chennai)
- Mysore (472 km from Chennai)
- Wayanad (600 km from Chennai)
Where to go for a long weekends in October 2026 near Ahmedabad
- Junagadh, Gir & Somnath (340 km from Ahmedabad)
- Mount Abu (225 km from Ahmedabad)
- Dwarka (439 km from Ahmedabad)
- Udaipur (264 km from Ahmedabad)
- Saputara (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Goa (1106 km from Ahmedabad)
Where to go for a long weekends in October near Kolkata
- Digha (183 km from Kolkata)
- Sunderbans (130 km from Kolkata)
- Shantiniketan (163 km from Kolkata)
- Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Meghalaya (617 km from Kolkata)
- Puri & Konark (504 km from Kolkata)
- Bishnupur (140 km from Kolkata)
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Long Weekend in November 2026
Guru Nanak Jayanti – 5 November to 8 November
November greets you with an early long weekend break on the occasion of Gurupurab of 1st Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. With a day off on Saturday (if working), you can embark on your trip to the location of choice with your loved ones. Take your pick from our list of the best places to visit on a long weekend in November in India.
Where to go for a long weekend in November 2026 near Delhi
- Ranthambore (397 km from Delhi)
- Jaisalmer (794 km from Delhi)
- Dalhousie (562 km from Delhi)
- Shekhawati (272 km from Delhi)
- Binsar (410 km from Delhi)
- Auli (523 km from Delhi)
Where to go for a long weekend in November 2026 near Mumbai
- Goa (593 km from Delhi)
- Nashik & Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary (166 km from Mumbai)
- Lonavala & Khandala (83 km from Mumbai)
- Tarkarli (534 km from Mumbai)
- Malshej Ghat (126 km from Mumbai)
- Mahabaleshwar (263 km from Mumbai)
- Aurangabad (362 km from Mumbai)
Where to go for a long weekend in November 2026 near Bangalore
- Hampi (341 km from Bangalore)
- Shravanabelagola (144 km from Bangalore)
- Mysore (143 km from Bangalore)
- Goa (562 km from Bangalore)
- Mahabalipuram (346 km from Bangalore)
- Kabini (205 km from Bangalore)
- Madurai (433 km from Bangalore)
Where to go for a long weekend in November 2026 near Chennai
- Pondicherry (152 km from Chennai)
- Thanjavur (343 km from Chennai)
- Mysore (472 km from Chennai)
- Yelagiri (226 km from Chennai)
- Coorg (580 km from Chennai)
- Wayanad (600 km from Chennai)
Where to go for a long weekend in November near Ahmedabad
- Mount Abu (225 km from Ahmedabad)
- Kutch (400 km from Ahmedabad)
- Junagadh, Gir & Somnath (340 km from Ahmedabad)
- Goa (1106 km from Ahmedabad)
- Udaipur (264 km from Ahmedabad)
- Jaipur (676 km from Ahmedabad)
Where to go for a long weekend in November near Kolkata
- Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Shillong (617 km from Kolkata)
- Konark & Puri (504 km from Kolkata)
- Digha (183 km from Kolkata)
- Sunderbans (130 km from Kolkata)
- Shantiniketan (163 km from Kolkata)
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Long Weekend in December
We’d like to wrap up in style but sadly there are no long weekends as even Christmas is on a Sunday. But then the last week of the year is called Holidays for a reason. Isn’t it? Wrap up your year in style and let the New Year knocking on your door by planning an extended weekend break during this Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you in advance and will be welcoming you on the other side of this year with a list of long weekend holidays in 2026 to once again let the ‘traveler’ in you restart that jig once more. Happy Holidays! With a pandemic still hanging over our heads, traveling is a slippery base. So make sure you read the guidelines of the cities you are visiting first and then, plan accordingly. Let us know what you think of this planner by dropping in some comments. Do you think we left out something or could improve? We are waiting eagerly.
