2024 Long Weekends in India: Plan Your Travel Trips
2024 is almost here! There's only one month to go, and we will soon say goodbye to 2023. As another year ends, we gear up to make resolutions about our health, personal life, reading books, career plans, and more. However, if you love to travel, you have come to the right place. If your resolution for the next year is to travel as much as you want, we have some good news for you. The upcoming year has more than 10 long weekends -- to be precise, you will have approximately 15 long weekends in 2024 to plan your dream trips. So, we decided to list all the dates and how you can manage your calendar to take some off work while immersing yourself in nature. Scroll through to see our list.
If you are the one who looks out for long weekend travel plans, then here is your quick guide. As the new year is about to set in, there are potentially about 15 long weekends in 2024. Here's a list of holidays you need to look out for to plan your next mini-travel destination.
The Complete Long Weekends List of 2024
Long Weekend in January 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| First Weekend | December 30 | Saturday | |
| December 31 | Sunday | ||
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Monday | |
| Second Weekend | January 13 | Lohri | Saturday |
| January 14 | Sunday | ||
| January 15 | Makar Sankranti, Pongal | Monday | |
| Fourth Weekend | January 26 | Republic Day | Friday |
| January 27 | Saturday | ||
| January 28 | Sunday |
Long Weekend in March 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| Second Weekend | March 8 | Maha Shivratri | Friday |
| March 9 | Gudi Padwa | Saturday | |
| March 10 | Sunday | ||
| Fourth Weekend | March 23 | Saturday | |
| March 24 | Sunday | ||
| March 25 | Holi | Monday | |
| Fifth Weekend | March 29 | Good Friday | Friday |
| March 30 | Saturday | ||
| March 31 | Easter | Sunday |
Long Weekend in May 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| Third Weekend | May 23 | Buddha Purnima | Thursday |
| May 24 | Take the Day Off | Friday (Take Leave) | |
| May 25 | Saturday | ||
| May 26 | Sunday |
Long Weekend in June 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| Second Weekend | June 14 | Take the Day Off | Friday (Take Leave) |
| June 15 | Saturday | ||
| June 16 | Sunday | ||
| June 17 | Bakri Eid | Monday |
Long Weekends in August 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| Second Weekend | August 15 | Independence Day & Parsi New Year | Thursday |
| August 16 | Take the Day Off | Friday (Take Leave) | |
| August 17 | Saturday | ||
| August 18 | Sunday | ||
| August 19 | Raksha Bandhan | Monday | |
| Fourth Weekend | August 23 | Take Leave | Friday |
| August 24 | Saturday | ||
| August 25 | Sunday | ||
| August 26 | Janmashthami | Monday |
Long Weekends in September 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| Second Weekend | September 5 | Onam | Thursday |
| September 6 | Take Leave | Friday | |
| September 7 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Saturday | |
| September 8 | Sunday | ||
| Third Weekend | September 14 | Saturday | |
| September 15 | Sunday | ||
| September 16 | Eid Milad Un Nabi | Monday |
Long Weekends in October 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| Second Weekend | October 11 | Maha Navmi | Friday (Restricted Holiday) |
| October 12 | Dussehra | Saturday | |
| October 13 | Sunday |
Long Weekends in November 2024
| Weekend | Date | Day | |
| First Weekend | November 1 | Diwali | Friday |
| November 2 | Saturday | ||
| November 3 | Bhai Dooj | Sunday | |
| Third Weekend | November 15 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Friday (Restricted Holiday) |
| November 16 | Saturday | ||
| November 17 | Sunday |
As the final pages of 2023 turn, it’s time to prepare a bucket list for the upcoming year. The upcoming year 2024, gives you ample time to scale a mountain peak, get soaked in the vibrant hues of a cultural festival, or simply a chance to reconnect with family and friends.
So, go ahead and explore, celebrate, and embrace the magic of long weekends in 2024. Bon Voyage!
