2025 is here! most of you must already be browsing and checking the calendar for the number of long weekends in 2025. Long weekends are perfect for planning weekend getaways, but you need to plan ahead meticulously if you want to exploit that opportunity. We can strategically plan our leaves and combine them with public holidays, so you can maximize your day off and enjoy the year with a perfect work-life balance.
This year has blessed us with several extended weekends, due to the alignment of a few public holidays in 2025 with weekends. You can use those long weekends for a leisurely getaway, or for an adventurous trip. Advance planning always helps to stay ahead of your colleagues who will also apply for the leaves on the desired dates.
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You can go on your well-deserved trips with our month-by-month guide to help you plan your holidays and make the most of these opportunities. Planning your vacations around long weekends can provide opportunities for extended travel without requiring many leave days.
Here’s a complete list of long weekends in India for 2025 to help you plan your holidays
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1. Long weekends in January (11-14)
January 11, Saturday
January 12, Sunday
January 13, Monday- Lohri (Restricted Holiday)
January 14, Tuesday- Pongal, Makar Sankranti (Restricted Holiday)
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2. Long weekends in February
There are no specific public holidays or festivals in February. However, Valentine’s Day, February 14 is on Friday. So, you can make it into a long weekend,
February 14, Friday- Take a day off
February 15, Saturday
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February 16, Sunday
3. Long weekends in March (13-16)
1. March 13, Thursday- Holika Dahana (Restricted Holiday)
March 14, Friday- Holi
March 15, Saturday
March 16, Sunday
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2. Friday, March 28- Take a leave, optional
March 29, Saturday
March 30, Sunday
March 31, Monday- Eid-Ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)
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4. Long weekends in April 2025
1. (10-14 April)
April 10, Thursday- Mahavir Jayanti (Restricted Holiday)
April 11, Friday, Take the day off
April 12, Saturday
April 13, Sunday- Vaisakhi (Restricted Holiday)
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April 14, Monday- Dr Ambedkar Jayanti (Restricted Holiday)
2. (18- 20 April)
April 18, Friday- Good Friday
April 19, Saturday
April 20, Sunday- Easter
Monday, April 21, Take a day off, Optional
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5. Long weekends in May (10-12)
Saturday, May 10
Sunday, May 11
Monday, May 12- Buddha Purnima (Restricted Holiday)
Monday, May 13- Take a day off, Optional
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6. Long weekends in August
1. (15-17 Aug)
August 15, Friday- Independence Day
August 16, Saturday- Janmashtami (Restricted Holiday)
August 17, Sunday
Monday, August 18- Take a day off, Optional
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2. August 27, Wednesday- Ganesh Chaturthi (Restricted Holiday)
August 28, Thursday- Take a day off
Friday, August 29- Take a day off
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Saturday, August 30
Sunday, August 31
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7. Long weekends in September (5-7)
September 5, Friday- Id-e-Milad, Onam
September 6, Saturday
September 7, Sunday
September 8, Monday- Take a leave, Optional
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8. Long weekends in October
1. (1-5 Oct)
October 1, Wednesday- Maha Navami (restricted)
October 2, Thursday- Dussehra, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 3, Friday- Take the day off
October 4, Saturday
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October 5, Sunday
2. (18-20 Oct)
October 18, Saturday
October 19, Sunday
October 20, Monday- Diwali
October 21, Tuesday- Take the day off, Optional
3. (23-26 Oct)
October 23, Thursday- Bhai dooj
October 24, Friday- Take the day off
October 25, Saturday
October 26, Sunday
9. Long weekends in December (25-28)
December 25, Thursday- Christmas
December 26, Friday- Take the day off
December 27, Saturday
December 28, Sunday
We hope our list of long weekends 2025 helps you plan ahead and you get to travel and spend time with your loved ones this year. Wishing you all a great and prosperous year ahead!
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