Good Friday 2027 is on Friday, 26 March, and Easter Sunday is on Sunday, 28 March 2027. Good Friday is on the central government’s 2027 gazetted holiday list, so Friday to Sunday forms a three-day weekend for many office-goers. That makes it a popular window for short trips, so compare fares early and keep your dates flexible.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
A Friday holiday followed by a Sunday festival gives the last weekend of March a natural shape. If you want a short break, here is how to plan the flights.
When are Good Friday and Easter in 2027?
Good Friday falls on Friday, 26 March 2027, and Easter Sunday on Sunday, 28 March 2027. Published Christian calendars agree on both dates: Good Friday on 26 March and Easter on 28 March.
The Department of Personnel and Training’s 2027 list of gazetted holidays for central government offices in Delhi includes Good Friday on Friday, 26 March. A report on that list adds that Good Friday is compulsory for central government offices outside Delhi as well. Private companies, banks and schools set their own calendars, so check yours.
Is it a long weekend, and how long can you stretch it?
If your office is closed on Good Friday, the break runs Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March, three days without using any leave. Taking one or two leave days on either side extends this to a five-day trip, for example by adding Thursday 25 March and Monday 29 March.
The same fare can look different on different days within a long weekend. Flying out on Thursday evening and returning on Sunday evening is a popular pattern, and a Saturday or Monday flight may be a better value. Compare a few combinations before you decide.
- Outbound options: Thursday evening, Friday early morning, Friday later in the day.
- Return options: Sunday evening, Monday early morning for those who can start work late.
Which destinations suit a Good Friday weekend?
Most people choose a destination that is a short flight from their home city, since a long weekend leaves little time for a long journey. Four airports that often feature in these plans are:
- Goa: a beach break that suits a short stay. Check which airport in the state your airline uses, and how far it is from where you are staying.
- Kochi: a gateway to Kerala for a short break. Plan the onward road journey before you choose your arrival time.
- Kolkata: a major airport for eastern India, useful both for visiting the city and for onward trips in the region.
- Mumbai: a major airport with many daily flights, which usually gives you more departure timings to choose from.
Whichever you choose, do not assume a particular price. Compare your route on the days you can actually fly. Popular holiday routes typically see higher demand on the day before the holiday and the final evening of the break.
For a short trip, the time you lose matters as much as the fare. A flight that lands at midday gives you most of a day at the destination, while a late-night arrival costs you a night. Look at the arrival time and the distance from the airport to your stay, not only at the price. If you are travelling with luggage-heavy plans such as a family trip, a fare with a higher baggage allowance can save you a separate charge at the airport.
Will airline timetables change around Easter 2027?
Here is a small aviation fact that lands right on this weekend. The IATA Northern Summer season, which airlines use to organise their timetables, starts on the last Sunday of March. In 2027 that Sunday is 28 March, which is also Easter Sunday. Airlines often adjust their timetables when a season changes, so check the timing of your return flight again a few days before you fly.
If your return is on Sunday 28 March, open your booking and confirm the departure time the day before. A change of a few minutes is common around timetable updates, and a larger change is possible.
What should you check before you fly?
Match the name on your ticket to your government ID, check your baggage allowance for the fare you chose, and note the terminal. Checking in is free on every Indian airline, online or at the airport. Web check-in lets you skip the counter if you have only cabin baggage.
On holiday weekends, airports tend to be busier, so reach early. If you are booking for a group, book everyone on the same booking, so that any change from the airline applies to all of you.
Common Questions
What date is Good Friday in 2027?
Friday, 26 March 2027.
What date is Easter Sunday in 2027?
Sunday, 28 March 2027.
Is Good Friday a central government holiday in 2027?
Yes. It appears on the Department of Personnel and Training’s 2027 gazetted holiday list, and it is compulsory for central government offices outside Delhi too.
How many days off can I get with one extra leave day?
If Good Friday is a holiday for you, Friday to Sunday is already a three-day weekend. Adding Monday, 29 March gives four days, and adding Thursday, 25 March as well gives five.
When should I book flights for this weekend?
Booking earlier typically gives more choice of timings and fares. Set a price alert on your route, and compare several departure days.
Does web check-in cost anything?
Checking in is free on every Indian airline, online or at the airport.
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Holiday dates, rules and fees change; verify current specifics with the airline, DGCA, or the airport before you travel.
