Long weekends in India 2027

Runs of three or more days off in 2027. Based on the 14 compulsory Central Government holidays and the normal Saturday–Sunday weekend. State, employer and workplace holiday calendars may differ.

Long weekends 2027

Central Government basis

Based on the 14 compulsory Central Government holidays and the normal Saturday–Sunday weekend. State, employer and workplace holiday calendars may differ.

Friday 26 March 2027 – Sunday 28 March 20273 days
Good Friday
Saturday 17 April 2027 – Monday 19 April 20273 days
Mahavir Jayanti
Saturday 15 May 2027 – Monday 17 May 20273 days
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
Friday 29 October 2027 – Sunday 31 October 20273 days
Diwali (Deepavali)

Source: National Portal of India — Central Holiday Calendar 2027 (per Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions circular: DoPT O.M. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA dated 16 July 2026). Dates of Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad may be changed on moon sighting (O.M. para 5). No substitute holiday is given when a holiday falls on a weekly off (O.M. para 3.2).

Regional holiday breaks 2027

In specific states or regions only — not nationwide.

Regional holiday lists for this year are being verified.