The 2024 travel calendar gave us many long weekends; we relate if you spent them snoring in bed. But 2025 calls for a change. You can’t miss your chance to swap Zoom calls with scenic sunsets and office coffee machines with a classic martini. With 13 long weekends in 2025 and these beautiful places to visit, here’s how you can plan your getaways this year.

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1. Udaipur: January 11-14

Lohri is on a Monday this year and Pongal & Makar Sankranti are on a Tuesday (yes, I can see your corporate heart smiling). This makes January 11-14 the longest weekend of the first month of 2025. Udaipur is your place to escape the biting chill of Delhi and have fun in moderate weather. You can chill around serene lakes and feel like royalty in the palaces.

2. Ooty: February 14-16

There’s no festive or public holiday in February but that doesn’t mean you can’t take one. February 14 is a Friday. Now, if you take leave that day, you get February 14-16 as a long weekend. Surprise your partner with a romantic getaway to Ooty and have a dreamy Valentine’s Day. Spend quality time with your bae in the lush green Botanical Garden and get drenched in the amazing waterfalls of Ooty.

3. Dalhousie: March 13-16

2025 has doubled my happiness with its extended long weekends. Holika Dahan is on a Thursday and Holi is on a Friday. If this doesn’t make you scream with joy right now, I don’t know what else will. Dalhousie is a paradise for trekkers as it offers breathtaking landscapes. Hiking, boating, sightseeing, and a calm walk in nature will elevate your experience at this beautiful place.

4. Chikmagalur: March 28-31

Here’s another long weekend in 2025 to take you away from your work desk. Eid-ul-Fitr is tentatively on March 31, Monday, this year. If you take leave on March 28 (Friday), you’ll get a long-ish break till March 31. Time to pack your bags for a fun getaway with your family. The cosy weather during the day and the slight chill at night make Chikmagalur a beautiful destination to visit at the onset of summer. You must visit the hilltop forts and temples along with Jhari and Hebbe Falls.

5. Udupi: April10-13

April 10 is Mahavir Jayanti, a Thursday, and you might get a day off. If you take leave on April 11, you’ll get four days to refresh your mind while having a gala time with your besties. This time, explore the beautiful beaches and islands of Udupi. You can go beach cycling with your friends and then take a boat ride to St. Marys Island.

6. Srinagar: April 18-20

The Good Friday and Easter weekend is the ideal time to escape to Srinagar and witness the Kashmir Tulip Festival in full bloom. Moreover, the heavenly views of Wular, Nigeen and other lakes will heal something inside you that you didn’t even know needed healing.

7. Spiti Valley: May 10-12

May 12, Monday, is Buddha Purnima, giving you yet another Monday off this year. Now all that’s left for you is to make your bookings and head straight to Spiti Valley. Enjoy a range of fun things to do including river rafting, trekking, camping, boating, and so on. Furthermore, if you stay up till late to stargaze, trust me, this will be the highlight of your trip.

8. Ranthambore: August 15-17

Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, scheduling a good break for you. It’s your time to make the most of this extended weekend by taking a short trip to Ranthambore National Park. Get your adventurous friends together and book a safari to see the Bengal tigers, leopards and sloth bears in style.

9. Mahabaleshwar: August 27-31

August 27, a Wednesday, is Ganesh Chaturthi and if you take two days off after that, you can have another long weekend in the same month. If you don’t plan to while away your time at home, the aesthetic landscapes of Mahabaleshwar will pass your vibe check. You can get a shikara ride, watch a stunning sunset at Wilson Point, and wander the antique caves at Rajpuri. Don’t forget to visit strawberry farms to pick fresh fruits and enjoy the delish ice creams of Mahabaleshwar. Furthermore, you can’t miss the vibrant Ganesh Chaturthi festivities of Maharashtra.

10. Puducherry: September 5-7

Id-e-Milad and Onam are on September 5 which is a Friday this year. A minivacation to India’s Little France, Puducherry, will make a perfect weekend away from home. You must visit Auroville to experience the unique culture there. The shimmering waters of Serenity Beach and traditional Tranquebar promise an authentic Puducherry experience.

11. Auli: October 1-5

October 2025 has two long weekends in store for you. With Maha Navami on October 1, Wednesday and Dussehra & Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Thursday, you can easily take a Friday off. Voila, you have another 5-day break to ease work stress. Take this as a great excuse to travel to Auli in Uttarakhand. If you love snowy winters, this is the best place to indulge in adventurous skiing tours with your pals.

12. Jaisalmer or Munnar: October 18-26

This is the longest “weekend” of 2025 with nine days off if you plan smartly enough. October 18-19 is a weekend and Diwali is on October 20, Monday. Skip to Bhai Dooj on October 23, Thursday, and then there’s another weekend. Now, if you take three days off in between, you can have a majority of the month’s second half to yourself. But how will you make it worthwhile?

You can either celebrate Diwali at home and take a short trip afterwards or plan two vacations at this time. Jaisalmer and Munnar are two of the best holiday destinations for October. Jaisalmer’s extravagant havelis and jeep safaris in the dunes are the best way to explore the place. Quad biking on the Sam Sand Dunes will be an adventurous sport for you and your friends. If you want to head down south, explore Munnar. Boating, rock climbing, and rappelling are some of the most exciting things to do in Munnar. You must stop by Rasa restaurant to have an authentic sadhya experience.

13. Goa: December 25-28

Christmas is on a Thursday this year. So, if you take leave on Friday, December 26, you’ll get four days to rejuvenate yourself. And what’s the best way to do that other than travelling to Goa? This is the perfect time to experience Goa’s nightlife as the holiday season begins. Explore the wonderful beaches during the day and free your inner party animal during the night.

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