Some years slide by in a blur — work deadlines, city traffic, and a promise you’ll “travel more next year.” Let’s make this year the year that promise sticks. Feeling stuck in the grind, waiting for a breather? Good news: 2025 is packed with long weekends, making it the perfect year to plan mini getaways without eating up your leave balance. From the long weekend in January 2025 to the much-awaited long weekend in August 2025, this guide will help you unlock hidden pockets of joy through domestic escapes and quick international trips.

Ready to turn your next long weekend in 2025 into a story worth telling? Let’s dive in.

Whether you’re craving the hush of pine forests in Himachal, a quick hop to Bali, or a soul-nourishing retreat in Bhutan, these breaks are your sign to pack your bags and gift yourself a breather. Ready to mark your calendar? Here’s your ultimate Travel Tailor guide to India’s long weekends in 2025 — plus the best destinations to match each one.

Long Weekend Dates in 2025 : Mark These Now!

Here’s a cheat sheet to all the long weekends India’s 2025 calendar gives you:

January 2025: Winter Escapes

1 Jan (Wed): New Year 14 Jan (Tue): Makar Sankranti/Pongal (Take Mon, 13th off)

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 India: Gulmarg for snow, Jaisalmer for desert festivals, Rann of Kutch for Rann Utsav. 🌏 International: Thailand (Krabi/Chiang Mai for lantern festivals), Sri Lanka (tea trails), Dubai for shopping festivals.

March 2025: Spring Break

14 March (Fri): Holi 15-16 March (Sat-Sun): Weekend

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 Vrindavan/Mathura for Holi, Coorg for coffee blossoms, Andaman Islands for clear beaches. 🌏 Nepal (Pokhara for mountain views), Maldives for early summer water clarity, Bhutan for a peaceful getaway.

April 2025: The Summer Starter

11 April (Fri): Good Friday 12-13 April (Sat-Sun): Weekend

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 Sikkim (rhododendron bloom), Munnar, Ooty for cool escapes. 🌏 Japan (cherry blossoms), Bali for beach and rice terraces, Dubai before it gets too hot.

May 2025: Peak Summer Retreats

1 May (Thu): Maharashtra Day/Labour Day (Take Fri, 2nd off)

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 Ladakh (opens up), Manali, Spiti for road trips, Darjeeling for cool tea gardens. 🌏 Switzerland (pleasant weather), Norway (for fjords), Turkey for spring colours.

August 2025: Monsoon Magic & Rakhi

9 August (Sat): Raksha Bandhan 15 August (Fri): Independence Day 16-17 August (Sat-Sun): Weekend 29 August (Fri): Ganesh Chaturthi

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 Munnar, Chikmagalur, Valley of Flowers, Lonavala, Goa for lush greenery and waterfalls. 🌏 Bali for green rice paddies, Seychelles for lower crowds, Kenya (Masai Mara for Great Migration), Singapore for F1 season build-up.

October 2025: Diwali Break

20 October (Mon): Diwali Take 17 Oct (Fri) off for a 4-day weekend (17-20 Oct).

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 Varanasi for Ganga aarti, Jaipur/Udaipur for Diwali lights, Hampi for cultural exploration, Ranthambore for wildlife. 🌏 Dubai for Diwali festivities, Sri Lanka for beaches, Maldives for couples, Nepal for Tihar (Diwali), Japan for autumn foliage.

November 2025: Festive Season

1 Nov (Sat): Karnataka Rajyotsava 6 Nov (Thu): Guru Nanak Jayanti (Take Fri, 7th off)

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 Pushkar (Camel Fair), Goa (pleasant weather), Sunderbans (wildlife). 🌏 Vietnam (cool weather), Thailand (Loy Krathong festival), Morocco for desert treks.

December 2025: Year-End Travel

25 December (Thu): Christmas 26 December (Fri): Take leave for an extended weekend

Suggested Getaways:

🇮🇳 Goa for Christmas parties, Kerala backwaters, Northeast for festive serenity. 🌏 Switzerland for snow Christmas, Lapland for Northern Lights, Dubai for NYE fireworks, Mauritius for warm beach holidays.

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Why Plan These Long Weekends Early?

• Get better flight deals and visa slots
• Secure boutique stays
• Plan safaris, treks, and bike trips
• Block short-haul international trips like Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Langkawi

Bookmark this guide to long weekends in 2025 and start planning your escapes now! Need help planning your Switzerland trip, Bhutan itinerary, Andaman honeymoon, or Northeast adventure? Message Travel Tailor for personalised plans.