The year 2025 is full of long weekends, giving you the perfect chance to plan short trips, festivals, or relaxing getaways. With just a few smart leaves, you can turn public holidays into fun vacations. Here’s a simple breakdown:
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Jan 11 (Sat) – Jan 14 (Tue) → Take Jan 13 off
Ideas: Kite Festival in Jaipur, Rann of Kutch, Mount Abu, Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, Safari in South Africa.
March
Mar 13 (Thu) – Mar 16 (Sun) (Holi)
Mar 29 (Sat) – Mar 31 (Mon) (Eid-Ul-Fitr)
Ideas: Holi in Vrindavan, Dalhousie, Lakshadweep, Cherry blossoms in Japan, street fun in Vietnam.
April
Apr 10 (Thu) – Apr 13 (Sun) (Mahavir Jayanti, Vaisakhi)
Apr 18 (Fri) – Apr 20 (Sun) (Good Friday, Easter)
Ideas: Mussoorie, Srinagar Tulip Garden, Kovalam beaches, Hot air balloons in Cappadocia, Sri Lanka.
May
May 10 (Sat) – May 12 (Mon) (Buddha Purnima)
Ideas: Stargazing in Spiti, blooms in Gangtok, rafting in Rishikesh, Bali beach clubs, Bhutan.
August
Aug 15 (Fri) – Aug 17 (Sun) (Independence Day, Janmashtami)
Ideas: Udaipur lakes, Chorla Ghats (Goa), Amalfi Coast, Ibiza nightlife.
September
Sep 5 (Fri) – Sep 7 (Sun) (Id-e-Milad, Onam)
Ideas: Jagannath Temple in Puri, Chikmagalur, Abu Dhabi souqs, Oman.
October
Oct 1 (Wed) – Oct 5 (Sun) (Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti)
Oct 18 (Sat) – Oct 20 (Mon) (Diwali)
Oct 23 (Thu) – Oct 26 (Sun) (Bhai Dooj)
Ideas: Safaris in Assam, Munnar tea gardens, Hampi, Singapore Grand Prix, autumn in New York.
December
Dec 25 (Thu) – Dec 28 (Sun) (Christmas)
Ideas: Goa, Shillong blossoms, Varkala seafood, London Christmas, Maldives beaches.
With so many long weekends, 2025 is perfect for quick breaks, festivals, and dream trips. Start planning early!
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