2025 Long Weekends India: Here's full list of nine long weekends holidays for vacation planning

India’s public holiday calendar for 2025 is filled with opportunities for extended breaks, with several key holidays falling on weekends. This is set to create long weekends, which will allow many employees to take advantage of extra time off. A total of six holidays will fall on either a Saturday or Sunday, providing a chance for a longer rest. In addition, some holidays will lead to extended weekends due to their proximity to other holidays.

Key Public Holidays on Weekends

Several public holidays in 2025 will coincide with weekends, offering a break for many Indians. Notable holidays include:

Republic Day – Sunday, January 26

Ram Navami – Sunday, April 6
Moharram – Sunday, July 6
Bakrid – Saturday, June 7
Raksha Bandhan – Saturday, August 9
Janmashtami – Saturday, August 16

These holidays will fall on the weekend, providing employees with a chance to relax or celebrate with family.

Long Weekends in 2025

Several festivals will create long weekends, allowing for extended time off. These include:

Long Weekend: March 13-16 (4 days) Holika Dahan & Holi
Holika Dahan: Thursday, March 13
Holi: Friday, March 14

Long Weekend: March 29-31 (3 days) Eid
31 Mar (Monday) – Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)

Long Weekend of 4 days if you take one day leave on Friday, April 11
10 Apr (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti (Gazetted Holiday)

Long Weekend: April 18-20 (3 days)
18 Apr (Friday) – Good Friday (Gazetted Holiday)

Long Weekend: May 10-12 (3 days)
12 May (Monday) – Buddha Purnima/Vesak (Gazetted Holiday)

Independence Day Long Weekend: August 15-17 (3 days)
Independence Day: Friday, August 15

Dussehra & Gandhi Jayanti Long Weekend: October 1-3 (3 days)
Dussehra Mahanavami: Wednesday, October 1
Gandhi Jayanti: Thursday, October 2

Diwali Week Long Weekend: October 20-23 (4 days)

Diwali: Monday, October 20
Govardhan Puja: Wednesday, October 22
Bhaiya Dooj/Chitragupta Jayanti: Thursday, October 23

Long Weekend of 4 days if you take one day leave on Friday, December 26
25 Dec (Thursday) – Christmas (Gazetted Holiday)

These long weekends offer a great opportunity for people to travel, relax, or celebrate with family.

Additional Key Holidays

Some other important holidays include:

Hazrat Ali’s Birthday – Monday, January 14
Mahashivratri – Wednesday, February 26
Mahavir Jayanti – Thursday, April 10
Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartik Purnima – Wednesday, November 5
Christmas – Thursday, December 25

Restricted Holidays in 2025
A total of 31 restricted holidays will be observed across India in 2025. Of these, 5 will fall on Fridays, 4 on Saturdays, and 4 on Sundays.

Overall, 2025 promises to be a year full of long weekends and festive celebrations. These holidays provide an opportunity for people across India to enjoy extended breaks and celebrate their rich cultural traditions.