🇮🇳 Long Weekends in India 2027
17
Opportunities
15
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
45
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2027, India has 2 free long weekends and 15 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Republic Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Republic Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Eid al-Adha
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Eid al-Adha
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Good Friday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Diwali
3 days off — no PTO needed
Maha Shivaratri
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Ashura
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Ashura
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Janmashtami
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Janmashtami
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Republic Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Maha Shivaratri
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ashura
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Janmashtami
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Diwali
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Gandhi Jayanti
Take 5 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 2 natural long weekends — 6 days off with no PTO needed!
6 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Republic Day (Jan 23–26) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Eid al-Adha (May 15–23) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Republic Day (Jan 23–31) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off