1. Republic Day Weekend
26 January, Thursday: Republic Day (National Holiday)
27 January, Friday: Take the day off
28 January, Saturday: Weekend
29 January, Sunday: Weekend
Where to Go
Take a ride across the all-weather Atal tunnel from Manali to enter an enchanting snow land in Sissu. Play by the scintillating blue stream here. Read more about Sissu in Divyangna's blog.
2. Ram Navami Weekend
March 30, Thursday: Ram Navami (Restricted Holiday)
March 31, Friday: Take Leave
April 1, Saturday: Weekend
April 2, Sunday: Weekend
Where to Go
To soak in some religion and cool splashes of water, Rishikesh is an ideal destination to visit in the spring season. Read more about Rishikesh in Debaprita's article.
3. Good Friday Weekend
April 7, Friday: Good Friday (Public Holiday)
April 8, Saturday: Weekend
April 9: Sunday: Weekend
Where to Go
The 100% organic state of Sikkim offers travellers the delight of greenery as well as snow. While Gangtok will be coloured with the spring flowers, Tsomgo at a distance of few hours will still be covered in white sheets of snow. Read more about East Sikkim in this article by Sreshti.
4. Buddha Purnima Weekend
May 5, Friday: Buddha Purnima
May 6, Saturday: Weekend
May 7: Sunday: Weekend
Where to Go?
Beat the heat with some cool adventure in the mountains of Himachal. Go paragliding in Bir. If adventure is not your thing, you can still have an amazing experience enjoying the gastronomical and cultural scene here. Read more about Bir Billing in Yattin's blog.
5. Bakr-Eid Weekend
June 29, Thursday: Bakr-Eid (Public Holiday)
June 30, Friday: Take a leave
July 1, Saturday: Weekend
July 2: Sunday: Weekend
Where to Go
Why avoid monsoon when you can relish it at its full splendor? Watch the abode of clouds come alive when it pours in Meghalaya. Read more about Meghalaya in Anila's article.
6. Muharram weekend
July 28, Friday: Muharram (Public Holiday)
July 29, Saturday: Weekend
July 30, Sunday: Weekend
Where to Go?
Enjoy the beauty of nature as Coorg envelopes itself in a verdant shroud. Watch the droplets trickle down through leaves or get playful under a waterfall. Read more about Coorg in Aparajita's article.
7. Independence Day Weekend
Aug 12, Saturday: Weekend
August 13, Sunday: Weekend
August 14, Monday: Take a leave
August 15, Tuesday: Independence Day (National Holiday)
Where to Go?
'Phoolon ki Ghati' opens for tourism for a short season during the monsoons before and after which it is covered with snow. An ideal place fir not just nature lovers but religious pilgrims the Valley of Flowers is indeed heaven on earth. Read more about the Valley of Flowers in Kamakshi's article.
8. Gandhi Jayanti Long Weekend
Sep 30, Saturday: Weekend
Oct 1, Sunday: Weekend
Oct 2, Monday: Gandhi Jayanti (National Holiday)
Where to Go?
Pack your bags for a treasure trail from the past. Hampi offers a delightful dive into our rich cultural heritage right in the middle of nature. Read more about Hampi in Debjani's article.
9. Dussehra Long Weekend
Oct 21, Saturday: Weekend
Oct 22, Sunday: Weekend
Oct 23, Monday: Navami (Optional Leave)
Oct 24, Tuesday: Dussehra (Gazetted Holiday)
Where to Go?
With perfect temperature and a mesmerising view, let Isha center welcome you with its blissful environs amidst gentle peaks and green surroundings. Explore neighbouring towns to experience the beauty of Nilgiris. Read more about Isha Center in Tanushekha's article.
10. Guru Purnima Long Weekend
Nov 25, Saturday: Weekend
Nov 26, Sunday: Weekend
Nov 27, Monday: Guru Nanak Birthday (Optional Holiday)
Where to Go?
While the ultimate holiday destination - Goa is popular during the Christmas break, why spend so much when you can enjoy better prices with lesser crowds and the same weather in late November. Read more about Goa here.
11. Christmas Long Weekend
Dec 23, Saturday: Weekend
Dec 24, Sunday: Weekend
Dec 25, Monday: Christmas (Public Holiday)
Do not restrict your leaves to just the official holidays but take a few days more to explore the beauty of Vietnam. With organised tours for not just couples and families but for backpackers as well, travel to this gem of Southeast Asia has become super easy and economical. So end the year with a high with Vietnam. Read more about Vietnam in Archana's article.
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