December 2025 Holiday List: December, the last month of the year, is a crucial one. This month can become a treasure trove of memories. During this month, people bid farewell to the past year and begin preparations for the New Year. To end the year on a happy note, people plan to spend special moments with their families.

Tourism increases annually in December compared to other months, as it's the perfect month to travel with family, friends, or partners. People flock to hill stations to witness the snow-capped December winter, while the bright December sunshine provides a soothing experience in forts and desert areas that can be scorching hot in the summer. This month is also a great time to visit the beaches.

While there are many travel options in India, the time you have available during this month is also crucial. Knowing the number of holidays and long weekends in December can help you plan your trip and choose your destination based on the holidays. Here's a calendar of December holidays and weekends. If you're planning a trip in December, this information is useful.

December 2025 Holidays

There are almost no government holidays in December, although Christmas, the major Christian festival, is celebrated this month. December 25th is a Christmas holiday. Therefore, if we talk about holidays in December, only December 25th is a Christmas holiday. This day is a gazetted holiday throughout India (in almost all states).

However, in some states, December 26th is also a holiday, such as in Haryana, it's Martyr Udham Singh Jayanti, and in some states, it's a follow-up holiday to Christmas.

When is the weekend in December?

This month, November 6th and 7th are Saturdays and Sundays. The 13th is the second Saturday of the month, and the 14th is Sunday. The 20th and 21st will also be weekends. Finally, the last Saturday of the month is December 27th, and December 28th is Sunday.

When is the long weekend in December?

This year, Christmas falls on a Thursday. So, if you take Friday off, you'll get a four-day long weekend. During the four-day holiday from December 25th to 28th, you can easily visit your favorite destination in India.

Where to go on the December long weekend?

Take advantage of the December long weekend and visit Goa. You can enjoy the beaches, beach life, and churches there.

Go to Shillong or Meghalaya. Enjoy the hill stations, waterfalls, and local culture in Meghalaya.

Take a trip to the hill stations of Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh. You can travel to the mountains during the Christmas long weekend. Enjoy the snow and tranquil hill villages, making them ideal for a trip.

Tamil Nadu and Kerala experience less cold weather in December, making it a good time to visit beaches, backwaters, and temples.

For a budget trip, you can also go to Rishikesh, Jaisalmer, Mathura, and Vrindavan.

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