India, Dec. 29 -- With the New Year almost here, it's the perfect time to start planning your leaves and holidays well in advance. With 2026 offering several well-placed public holidays, smart planning can help you turn a few days off into long, relaxing getaways. Here's a complete list of long weekends in 2026 to help you plan your holidays better. (Also read: From ghats of Varanasi to temples of Tirupati: How spiritual tourism breathes life into India's art, music and culture )

January 1, Thursday: New Year's Day

January 2, Friday: Take the day off

January 3, Saturday

January 4, Sunday

January 23, Friday: Vasant Panchami

January 24, Saturday

January 25, Sunday

January 26, Monday: Republic Day

February 15, Sunday: Mahashivratri ...