August 2024 offers great opportunities for short trips and long weekends – Check the list here

Check out our list of long weekends ahead and plan your ideal escape from the city’s monotonous life.

Date: July 31 2024

The monsoon is on the peak in many parts of India, including Maharashtra, and pretty weather conditions in many International locations.

This makes it an ideal time for planning short vacations or relaxing breaks with your closed ones is what you need!

With a mix of public holidays and weekends, August provides ample opportunities for extended breaks. It’s the perfect opportunity to break away from the daily grind.

Check out our list of long weekends ahead and plan your ideal escape from the city’s monotonous life.

1.     Independence Day:

The first long weekend begins with the arrival of August 15, 2024, as the Independence Day holiday along with Parsi New Year. Employees can enjoy a five-day break starting on Thursday, August 15, and ending on Monday, August 19, in observance of Raksha Bandhan. It is more than enough to travel abroad or enjoy one of the most exotic or peaceful locations within India.

Thursday, August 15: Independence Day and Parsi New Year (Gazetted Holiday)

Friday, August 16: Take a day off

Saturday, August 17: Weekend/Take a day off

Sunday, August 18: Weekend

Monday, August 19: Raksha Bandhan

2.     Janmashtami:

The second long weekend of three days can be enjoyed by individuals who love to travel is during the Janmashtami, which starts on the weekend before Janamasthami and ends on Monday 26 August.

Saturday, August 24: Weekend/Take a day off

Sunday, August 25: Weekend

Monday, August 26: Janmashtami