Best Days to Take Leave in India 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Jan 25 to get 4 days off from Jan 23 to Jan 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Republic Day.
- Take Mon, Mar 8 to get 4 days off from Mar 6 to Mar 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Fitr.
- Take Fri, Mar 19 to get 4 days off from Mar 19 to Mar 22. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Holi.
- Take Tue, Mar 23 to get 4 days off from Mar 20 to Mar 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Holi.
- Take Thu, Mar 25 to get 4 days off from Mar 25 to Mar 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday.
India 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 9 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- Republic Day (2027-01-26, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid ul-Fitr (2027-03-09, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Holi (2027-03-22, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Good Friday (2027-03-26, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Mahavir Jayanti (2027-04-06, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Muharram (2027-06-14, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Raksha Bandhan (2027-08-24, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Dussehra (2027-10-11, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Diwali (2027-10-28, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
India Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 (2027-01-26) | Tue | Republic Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 9 (2027-03-09) | Tue | Eid ul-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| Mar 22 (2027-03-22) | Mon | Holi | Public Holiday |
| Mar 26 (2027-03-26) | Fri | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 6 (2027-04-06) | Tue | Mahavir Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| Apr 14 (2027-04-14) | Wed | Ambedkar Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | May Day | Public Holiday |
| May 16 (2027-05-16) | Sun | Eid ul-Adha | Public Holiday |
| Jun 14 (2027-06-14) | Mon | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| Aug 4 (2027-08-04) | Wed | Janmashtami | Public Holiday |
| Aug 14 (2027-08-14) | Sat | Milad un-Nabi | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 (2027-08-15) | Sun | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 24 (2027-08-24) | Tue | Raksha Bandhan | Public Holiday |
| Oct 2 (2027-10-02) | Sat | Gandhi Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| Oct 11 (2027-10-11) | Mon | Dussehra | Public Holiday |
| Oct 28 (2027-10-28) | Thu | Diwali | Public Holiday |
| Nov 13 (2027-11-13) | Sat | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | Christmas | Public Holiday |
About India Holidays & Observances
India features 3 mandatory national gazetted holidays alongside central and state-specific festival holidays across diverse cultural traditions. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.