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Long weekends in 2025: the official calendar of when you can avoid work
If you plan it right, you might be able to take a dozen short vacations spread out over the year.

Long weekends in 2025: the official calendar of when you can avoid work
As we enter the new year, many of us are already looking forward to planning our next vacation. Even in the coming year, there are many extended weekends that promise the ideal time to go on exciting adventures. We’ve got the ultimate guide for long weekend in 2025Making sure you’re not only surviving but thriving in the art of strategic escapism. Here’s a comprehensive list to help you plan your vacations throughout the year:
long weekend in january
Saturday, January 11
Sunday, January 12
Monday, January 13: Take the day off
Tuesday, January 14: Pongal, Makar Sankranti
Where to go:
Uttarakhand: Lohri celebration celebrated amidst snow covered peaks in Auli.
Rajasthan: Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Jaipur’s Kite Festival.

long weekend in March
Thursday, March 13: Holika Dahan
Friday, March 14: Holi
Saturday, March 15
Sunday, March 16
Where to go:
Mathura and Vrindavan: Immerse yourself in the colorful celebrations of Holi.
Shantiniketan, West Bengal: Experience the cultural Basant Utsav.
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
Monday, March 31: Eid-ul-Fitr

long weekend in april
Thursday, April 10: Mahavir Jayanti
Friday, April 11: Take the day off
Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13: Baisakhi
Friday, April 18: Good Friday
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20: Easter
Where to go:
Munnar, Kerala: Enjoy the tea gardens and cool weather.
Darjeeling, West Bengal: Enjoy the charm of the misty mountains.

long weekend in may
Saturday, May 10
Sunday, May 11
Monday, May 12: Buddha Purnima
Where to go:
Bodh Gaya, Bihar: Explore the spiritual center of Buddhism.
Leh-Ladakh: Start the summer season with a Himalayan adventure.

long weekend in august
Friday, August 15: Independence Day
Saturday, August 16: Janmashtami
Sunday, August 17
Where to go:
Meghalaya: Enjoy waterfalls and misty landscapes in Cherrapunji.
Coorg, Karnataka: Enjoy the lush greenery of the Western Ghats

long weekend in september
Friday, September 5: Eid-e-Milad, Onam
Saturday, September 6
Sunday, September 7
Where to go:
Agra: Visit the Taj Mahal in pleasant weather.
Varanasi: Witness the spiritual grandeur of Ganga Aarti.

long weekend in October
Wednesday, October 1: Mahanavami (Limited)
Thursday, October 2: Dussehra, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Friday, October 3: Take the day off
Saturday, October 4
Sunday, October 5
Saturday, October 18
Sunday, October 19
Monday, October 20: Diwali
Thursday, October 23: Bhai Dooj
Friday, October 24: Take the day off
Saturday, October 25
Sunday, October 26
Where to go:
Mysore, Karnataka: Experience the grand Dussehra festival.
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: Participate in the famous Kullu Dussehra.

long weekend in december
Thursday, December 25: Christmas
Friday, December 26: Take the day off
Saturday, December 27
Sunday, December 28
Where to go:
Manali: Enjoy snowfall and Christmas celebrations in the Himalayas.
Goa: Celebrate a tropical Christmas on the beach.
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