No Long Weekends In 2027? Major Festivals From Ganesh Chaturthi To Christmas Fall On Saturdays, Corporate Employees Call It A ‘Worst Nightmare’
The holiday calendar is often the first thing employees check when a new year approaches. Besides marking important festivals and national occasions, it also reveals those much-awaited long weekends that can mean an extra day away from work. But for people following a Monday-to-Friday schedule, the 2027 calendar may bring fewer such opportunities. Several major festivals and public holidays are…
2027 may be a challenging year for corporate employees as several major festivals and public holidays are set to fall on Saturdays or Sundays, according to a post on X. Chartered accountant Dhanesh Gianani shared a list of these dates, expressing that 2027 would be a "corporate employee’s worst nightmare". The holidays, including Maha Shivratri, Maharashtra Day, Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Christmas, will all coincide with weekends.
This means that employees who typically enjoy long weekends during public holidays may face a less favorable situation in 2027. While some workplaces may offer alternative days off for these weekend holidays, the availability may vary depending on the company's policies or state regulations.
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