Who doesn’t love a long weekend to relax, travel, or simply rejuvenate? With a bit of smart planning and a few strategically placed leaves, you can gift yourself extended breaks throughout the year.
Here’s how you can make the most of your holidays in 2025:
January: Kickstart the Year with a Long Weekend
The second week of January offers the perfect opportunity for a mini-vacation:
11th January (Saturday)
12th January (Sunday)
13th January (Monday) (Take a leave)
14th January (Makar Sankranti/Pongal)
Unfortunately, February doesn’t align well for extended breaks this year. Save your leaves for the upcoming months!
March: Colourful Escapes and Festive Celebrations
14th March (Holi)
15th March (Saturday)
16th March (Sunday)
29th March (Saturday)
30th March (Sunday)
31st March (Eid-Ul-Fitr)
April showers you with two fantastic chances to escape:
10th April (Mahavir Jayanti)
11th April (Friday) (Take a leave)
12th April (Saturday)
13th April (Sunday)
18th April (Good Friday)
19th April (Saturday)
20th April (Sunday)
May: A Mid-Year Pause
10th May (Saturday)
11th May (Sunday)
12th May (Buddha Purnima)
August: Celebrate Freedom with a Break
15th August (Independence Day)
16th August (Saturday)
17th August (Sunday)
September: A Festive Retreat
5th September (Onam/Eid-e-Milad)
6th September (Saturday)
7th September (Sunday)
October is brimming with holidays, offering two perfect breaks:
Dussehra Delight:
1st October (Maha Navami)
2nd October (Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti)
3rd October (Friday) (Take a leave)
4th October (Saturday)
5th October (Sunday)
Diwali Bliss:
18th October (Saturday)
19th October (Sunday)
20th October (Diwali)
23rd October (Bhaiya Dooj)
24th October (Friday) (Take a leave)
25th October (Saturday)
26th October (Sunday)
Christmas offers the perfect excuse for one last escape before 2026:
25th December (Christmas)
26th December (Friday) (Take a leave)
27th December (Saturday)
28th December (Sunday)
Plan Smart, Rest Well
With a mix of public holidays and a sprinkle of planned leaves, you can enjoy long weekends throughout the year. Start marking your calendars and get ready to make 2025 your year of travel, relaxation, and celebration!
