Festivals to Fall on Weekends in 2027 Reducing Long Weekend Holidays for Employees

In 2027, almost all major festivals and national holidays are scheduled to fall on Saturdays and Sundays. As a result, employees across various sectors will see a drastic drop in opportunities for long weekend getaways.

According to the holiday calendar, major occasions such as Maha Shivaratri, May Day, Vinayaka Chavithi, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas fall on Saturdays. Meanwhile, Independence Day and Guru Nanak Jayanti fall on Sundays.

Typically, when holidays land on Thursdays or Fridays, professionals plan trips by combining them with weekend off-days. However, with festivals landing directly on weekends in 2027, IT and corporate employees will miss out on extra leaves. Netizens have expressed disappointment on social media platforms over losing these valuable extended breaks.