2025 Long Weekend Calendar + Best Places to Visit
2025 Long Weekend Calendar + Best Places to Visit
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Long weekends in 2025 aren’t just breaks — they’re opportunities. With a little planning, you can turn a three-day pause into a full experience. Whether you're based in Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, or Bhopal, these windows give you just enough time to explore without taking extended leave.
Below is a month-wise calendar of all major long weekends in 2025 — along with grounded, realistic travel ideas that match the season and time frame.
January 2025
Long Weekend:
Jan 25 (Saturday)
Jan 26 (Sunday, Republic Day)
Jan 27 (Monday leave)
Where to Go:
Rann of Kutch (Gujarat)
The Rann Utsav is in full swing. Weather is ideal — crisp mornings, bright skies. Book in advance, especially if you want to stay in the desert camps near Dhordo. The festival includes crafts, folk music, and moonlit views of the salt desert.
March 2025
Long Weekend:
Mar 28 (Friday, Ram Navami)
Mar 29 (Saturday)
Mar 30 (Sunday)
Where to Go:
Coorg (Karnataka)
Early spring is a good time to see Coorg before the summer heat begins. Coffee blossoms are in bloom. Weather is pleasant for short hikes, plantation stays, and visits to Abbey Falls or Madikeri Fort. It’s quiet and not tourist-heavy yet.
April 2025
Long Weekend:
Apr 11 (Friday, Good Friday)
Apr 12 (Saturday)
Apr 13 (Sunday)
Where to Go:
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)
The snow is starting to melt, roads begin to reopen. The journey is long, but the views make it worth it. Combine with Dirang for a slower itinerary. This is not for a rushed trip — it’s for travellers looking for landscape over luxury.
May 2025
No fixed public long weekends, but this is summer holiday season. If you can take 2–3 days off:
Where to Go:
Kashmir
Tulip season ends in April, but May is lush, green, and not yet crowded like June. Stay in Srinagar, visit Gulmarg and Pahalgam. Ideal for families. Pack for cool nights.
June 2025
Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha) is expected around June 7 (Saturday) – dates may vary based on the moon.
Where to Go:
Spiti Valley (Himachal)
Roads from Shimla side open by early June. Stay at Kaza or Tabo. Great for travellers looking for minimal, high-altitude experiences. Requires good driving skills or a reliable driver. Not recommended for first-time high-altitude travellers.
August 2025
Long Weekend 1:
Aug 15 (Friday, Independence Day)
Aug 16 (Saturday)
Aug 17 (Sunday)
Long Weekend 2:
Aug 29 (Friday, Ganesh Chaturthi)
Aug 30 (Saturday)
Aug 31 (Sunday)
Where to Go:
Wayanad (Kerala)
Lush, green, and fully alive in the monsoon. Good for homestay-style travel. Treks may be restricted depending on rain. Great for nature lovers who don’t mind getting wet. Alternatively, go for city-based food tours — Hyderabad or Lucknow.
October 2025
Long Weekend:
Oct 2 (Thursday, Gandhi Jayanti)
Oct 3 (Friday leave)
Oct 4–5 (Saturday–Sunday)
Where to Go:
Varanasi + Sarnath
Pre-festival period. Ganga Aarti is still peaceful before Diwali rush begins. Add Sarnath for Buddhist history, short boat rides, or an early morning walk along the ghats. October weather is bearable, post-monsoon but before winter.
November 2025
Diwali (Nov 20) is on a Thursday
Take Nov 21 (Friday) off and you get a 4-day break
Where to Go:
Udaipur + Kumbhalgarh
The city lights up during Diwali, but it’s still walkable and easy to navigate. Stay near Lake Pichola. Add Kumbhalgarh Fort for a quieter day trip. Nights are cool. Good for solo, couple, or small family travel.
December 2025
Christmas falls on Thursday, Dec 25
Take Friday (Dec 26) off, plus weekend = 4 days
Where to Go:
Sikkim (Gangtok + Lachung/Yumthang)
Cold, yes, but magical. Gangtok is festive. North Sikkim sees light snow. Lachung roads may be restricted — check with local operators. Carry permits and buffer time for delays.
Tips for Long Weekend Travel in 2025
Book transport early: Train and flight rates shoot up quickly. As soon as a long weekend is announced, fares go up.
Avoid overpacking the itinerary: 3 days is not 10. Pick 1–2 experiences, not 6 cities.
Watch weather alerts: Especially for monsoon or mountain travel — plan with room for delays.
Check temple schedules and closures: If your plan involves religious travel (e.g., Tirupati, Puri), always check for closures or maintenance days.
Final Thought
Long weekends aren’t bonus holidays. They’re small windows to reset. And in a year like 2025, where work-life balance still feels like a juggling act, using even 3 days well can make the difference between burnout and breathing room.
The trick isn’t to go far. It’s to go prepared. Pick one place. Stay a bit longer. Don’t rush through. And don’t just take photos — take the pause.
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