Planning your 2025 getaways just got easier. Here’s a curated month-by-month breakdown of the best places to travel — aligned with Indian holidays, long weekends, and weather-friendly seasons.
JANUARY – Snowy Escapes & Festival Vibes
Long Weekend:
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Jan 25 (Sat) – Jan 26 (Sun, Republic Day) – Jan 27 (Mon, take leave)
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Gulmarg, Auli, Manali (Snow adventures)
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International: Dubai (perfect winter escape), Japan (Snow & culture)
FEBRUARY – Romantic & Cultural
Long Weekend:
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Feb 14 (Fri, Valentine’s Day) – Feb 16 (Sun)
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Maha Shivratri: Feb 26 (Wed) – plan a short trip around the week
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Udaipur, Coorg
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International: Vietnam, Sri Lanka (Great weather & romantic)
MARCH – Spring Break
Holidays:
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Holi – Mar 13 (Thu) – Combine with Friday for a 4-day break
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Good Friday – Mar 28
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Rishikesh (Holi Ganga vibes), Sikkim, Wayanad
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International: Thailand, Uzbekistan (spring is ideal)
APRIL – Pre-Summer Getaways
Long Weekend:
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Ram Navami – Apr 6 (Sun)
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Mahavir Jayanti – Apr 10 (Thu), take Friday off
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Darjeeling, Spiti, Ooty
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International: Japan (Cherry Blossom peak), Netherlands , Italy, South Korea
MAY – Summer Escape (Great for Families)
Summer Vacations Begin
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Most schools have break mid-May to mid-June
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Ladakh, Kashmir, Himachal
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International: Switzerland, Canada, Norway (daylight & activities)
JUNE – Extended Summer Break
Long Weekend:
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Bakrid – Jun 6 (Fri) + Sat-Sun
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Tawang, Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
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International: Scandinavia, Georgia, New Zealand (cool temps)
JULY – Monsoon Magic
No major national holidays but perfect for short scenic breaks
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Kerala, Munnar, Mahabaleshwar, Goa (off-season luxury)
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International: Mauritius, Seychelles (beach season)
AUGUST – Independence Month
Long Weekends:
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Aug 15 (Fri, Independence Day) – Aug 17 (Sun)
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Raksha Bandhan – Aug 19 (Tue) + optional leave on Aug 18 (Mon)
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Janmashtami – Aug 26 (Tue)
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Chikmagalur, Valley of Flowers, Ziro
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International: Bali, Kenya, Eastern Europe (offbeat & scenic)
SEPTEMBER – Early Autumn Adventures
Long Weekend:
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Ganesh Chaturthi – Sept 6 (Sat)
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Milad un-Nabi – Sept 16 (Tue)
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Ziro Festival (Arunachal), Amritsar, Orchha
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International: Central Europe (Prague, Budapest), South Africa (Spring safari)
OCTOBER – Festive Getaways
Long Weekends:
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Gandhi Jayanti – Oct 2 (Thu) + Oct 3 (Fri, optional)
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Dussehra – Oct 2–5
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Diwali – Oct 20–24 (ideal for 5-day break)
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Rann of Kutch, Varanasi, Rajasthan festivals
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International: Greece, Italy, Jordan (mild autumn weather)
NOVEMBER – Cultural Trails
Long Weekend:
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Guru Nanak Jayanti – Nov 12 (Wed) – Plan an extended trip
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Pushkar Fair, Hampi, Bodhgaya
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International: Vietnam, Cambodia, Morocco
DECEMBER – Year-End Magic
Long Weekend:
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Christmas – Dec 25 (Thu) + Dec 26 (Fri, take off)
Best Destinations:
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Domestic: Goa, Meghalaya, Andaman, Jaipur lit up for NYE
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International: Austria (Christmas markets), New York, Dubai (shopping festival)
As you close your browser and look ahead at the year, take a moment to let the possibilities sink in. Each long weekend and cultural celebration in 2025 offers an invitation—to rediscover your own backyard, lose yourself in the grandeur of a distant landscape, or simply reconnect with loved ones amidst fresh experiences. This thoughtfully curated calendar is your compass, but it’s your spirit that ultimately transforms travel into moments of joy, growth, and lifelong memories.
So go ahead: map out those dates, chase those sunrises, celebrate local festivals, and surrender to the serendipity that makes travel truly magical. Whether it’s wandering through vibrant markets, basking under serene skies, or forging new friendships on the road, this year is rich with potential. May 2025 be your best journey yet—filled with stories you’ll tell for years to come.
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