Long Weekends In 2025: List Of Long Weekends In 2025 India

Updated on: Nov 27th, 2025

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Long weekends in 2025 offer excellent opportunities for short trips, festive breaks, or relaxing staycations. With multiple national and regional holidays falling next to weekends, India has several long weekends in 2025 that allow travellers, families and working professionals to plan ahead. Here is the complete month-wise list of long weekends in 2025 India.

Key Highlights
December 2025 offers one major long weekend, ideal for festive breaks.
Christmas falls on Thursday, 25 December 2025, allowing a 4-day long weekend by taking Friday, 26 December off.

List of Long Weekend Holidays for the year 2025:

Month	Dates	Days	Occasion
December	December 25 - Thursday December 26 - Friday (Take the day off) December 27 - Saturday December 28 - Sunday	4	December 25 - Thursday (Christmas)
January	January 11 - Saturday January 12 - Sunday January 13 - Monday (Take the day off) January 14 - Tuesday	4	Jan 14 - Tuesday (Pongal / Makar Sankranti)
February	No Long Weekend Holidays	-	-
March	March 13 - Thursday March 14 - Friday March 15 - Saturday March 16 - Sunday March 29 - Saturday March 30 - Sunday March 31 - Monday	4 3	March 13 - Thursday (Holika Dahana March 14 - FridayHoli) March 31 - Monday (Eid-Ul-Fitar)
April	April 10 - Thursday April 11 - Friday (Take the day off) April 12 - Saturday April 13 - Sunday April 18 - Friday April 19 - Saturday April 20 - Sunday	4 3	April 10 - Thursday (Mahavir Jayanti) April 13 - Sunday (Vaisakhi) April 18 - Friday (Good Friday) April 20 - Sunday (Easter)
May	May 10 - Saturday May 11 - Sunday May 12 - Monday	3	May 12 - Monday (Buddha Purnima)
June	No Long Weekend Holidays	-	-
July	No Long Weekend Holidays	-	-
August	August 15 - Friday August 16 - Saturday August 17 - Sunday	3	August 15 - Friday (Independence Day) August 16 - Saturday (Janmashtami)
September	September 5 - Friday September 6 - Saturday September 7 - Sunday	3	September 5 - Friday (Id-e-milad, Onam)
October	October 1 - Wednesday October 2 - Thursday October 3 - Friday (Take the day off) October 4 - Saturday October 5 - Sunday October 18 - Saturday October 19 - Sunday October 20 - Monday October 23 - Thursday October 24 - Friday (Take the day off) October 25 - Saturday October 26 - Sunday	5 3 4	October 1 - Wednesday (Maha Navami) October 2 - Thursday (Dussehra / Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti) October 20 - Monday (Diwali) October 23 - Thursday (Bhai dooj)
November	No Long Weekend Holidays	-	-

Conclusion

In 2025, long weekends will be a great chance to escape your hectic schedule and spend time with loved ones, friends, or even oneself. These prolonged vacations are ideal for rest and creating cherished memories, whether you're organizing a short trip, traveling to new places, or just relaxing at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are long weekend holidays?

Long weekend holidays occur when public holidays align with weekends, providing extended breaks for travel, relaxation, or personal activities.

Why are long weekends important?

Long weekends offer a chance to unwind, spend quality time with family, or take short vacations without needing additional leave from work.

How many long weekends are there in 2025?

The exact number of long weekends in 2025 depends on your location and the alignment of public holidays with weekends. Check this article for the full list.

How can I plan a trip during a long weekend?

Plan ahead by booking travel and accommodation early. Choose destinations that suit the duration of the long weekend and consider popular spots for quick getaways.

Are long weekends the same across India?

No, long weekends can vary based on regional holidays and their alignment with weekends. Refer to your local holiday calendar for details.

Do companies offer additional leaves for long weekends?

Some companies may allow employees to club leaves with long weekends, but this depends on the organization's leave policy.

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