Because this month there are three holidays coming together. In such a situation, people who are thinking of going somewhere can easily plan. According to the Punjab government calendar, August 15, 16 and 17 will be a government holiday. Being Friday, Saturday and then Sunday, schools, colleges and government offices will remain closed.

This time, August 15 (Friday) is the national holiday of Independence Day. The next day, August 16 (Saturday), will be celebrated as Janmashtami, which is a public holiday in many places. After this, August 17 will be a weekly holiday, being a Sunday. Thus, schools, colleges, government offices and banks will remain closed for three days. This is a good opportunity for those who are planning to go out with their family.

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This year there will be 12 long weekends, where people can go out of their city to enjoy the holidays and travel without taking much time off from the office.

Here is a list of all long weekends in 2025 so you can plan your vacation well.

January long weekend

11th January (Saturday)
12th January (Sunday)
13th January (Monday – take holiday)
14th January (Tuesday – Pongalpa / Makar Sankranti)
Trip Tips: Be a part of Kite Festival in Jaipur and enjoy the colorful sky. Enjoy the Rann Utsav in the Rann of Kutch or relax in Mount Abu. You will also enjoy the mountains.

Two long weekends in March

First Long Weekend:

March 13 (Thursday – Holika Dahan)
March 14 (Friday – Holi)
March 15 (Saturday)
March 16 (Sunday)

Second Long Weekend:

29th March (Saturday)
30th March (Sunday)
31st March (Monday – Eid-ul-Fitr)
Trip Tips: Enjoy the cultural experience of Holi at the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. You can enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful hills of Dalhousie or in the sea of ​​Lakshadweep.

Two long weekends in April

First Long Weekend:

10th April (Thursday – Mahavir Jayanti)
11th April (Friday – Take Holiday)
12th April (Saturday)
13th April (Sunday – Baisakhi)

Second Long Weekend:

April 18 (Friday – Good Friday)
April 19 (Saturday)
April 20 (Sunday – Easter)
Trip Tips: Shop on Mall Road in Mussoorie, enjoy the tulip gardens in Srinagar or go surfing at Kovalam Beach .

May Long Weekend

May 10 (Saturday)
May 11 (Sunday)
May 12 (Monday – Buddha Purnima)
Trip Tips: Spend a night under the stars in Spiti Valley, see rhododendron blossoms in Gangtok, or experience thrilling white-water rafting in Rishikesh. do it

August Long Weekend

August 15 (Friday – Independence Day)
August 16 (Saturday – Janam Ashtami)
August 17 (Sunday)
Trip Tips: Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur or experience the spectacular bioluminescence of Goa’s Chorla Ghats forests. .

September Long Weekend

September 5 (Friday – Eid-e-Milad, Onam)
September 6 (Saturday)
September 7 (Sunday)
Trip Tips: Visit Jagannath Temple in Puri, Puri Beach, or the beautiful valleys of Chikmagalur and Kodaikanal. enjoy the

Three long weekends in October

First Long Weekend:

1st October (Wednesday – Mahanavmi)
2nd October (Thursday – Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti)
3rd October (Friday – Take holiday)
4th October (Saturday)
5th October (Sunday)

Second Long Weekend:

October 18 (Saturday)
October 19 (Sunday)
October 20 (Monday – Diwali)

Third Long Weekend:

23rd October (Thursday – Bhai Dooj)
24th October (Friday – Take Holiday)
25th October (Saturday)
26th October (Sunday)
Trip Tips: Enjoy a safari in Kaziranga National Park, have tea at Munnar’s Tea Museum , explore the greenery of Araku Valley and visit the ancient ruins of Hampi.

December Long Weekend

25th December (Thursday – Christmas)
26th December (Friday – take holiday)
27th December (Saturday)
28th December (Sunday)
Trip Tips: Enjoy the winter sunshine on the beaches of Goa, boat on the beautiful lakes of Wayanad Go horse riding, see the cherry blossoms in Shillong, or visit Varkala. Savor the seafood. These 12 long weekends of 2025 are a golden opportunity for you to plan a memorable trip with your family without taking much time off.

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