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January 2026 Long Weekends: Complete Holiday Schedule and Time Off to Arrange Your New Year

 India's January 2026 Holiday Calendar: Arrange Your Vacation! Three Extended Weekends in January 2026 in India Check the Holiday List if You Can't Miss It

Excitement is growing as the New Year approaches, not only for the festivities but also for January 2026's jam-packed holiday schedule. Employees, students, and families are already examining their planners for potential long weekends and quick getaways due to the numerous public holidays, cultural festivals, and national observances scheduled starting in the first week of the month. January offers several chances to take a break, rejuvenate, and spend time with loved ones, from the start of 2026 with New Year's Day to the end of the month with Republic Day.





Why January 2026 Is the Best Month for Extended Weekends

January has a reputation for being a joyous month, and 2026 will carry on this trend. Major holidays like Makar Sankranti and Republic Day, as well as local events and frequent weekend getaways, offer several opportunities to turn ordinary holidays into longer vacations. In addition to Sundays, schools will observe the traditional second Saturday holiday, increasing the amount of vacation days available for families organizing trips or get-togethers.

The Full List of Important January 2026 Holidays

January 1st: New Year's Day
January 2: Mannam Jayanti/New Year's Celebration
Hazrat Ali's birthday is January 3. Swami Vivekananda's Jayanti is January 12.
Makar Sankranti on January 14
January 15: Makar Sankranti, Maghe Sankranti, Pongal, and Uttarayan Punyakaal
Thiruvalluvar Day is on January 16.
January 17: Thirunal Uzhavar
January 23: Basant Panchami and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
Republic Day is January 26.

In addition to these dates, schools and many offices will continue to observe traditional weekly holidays on all Sundays and the second Saturday of each month.

How These Holidays Make Ideal Vacations

January 2026 appears to be a great month for quick travels, family get-togethers, and leisure time, with a number of festivals happening near weekends and midweek holidays providing opportunity for prolonged leave. In order to generate longer vacations without going over their annual holiday quota, many professionals are expected to carefully blend these dates with leave.

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