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Independence Day, Rakhi and more: Here's a complete list of long weekends in August

Want to go on vacation but don't have enough leaves left? Don’t worry. August is a month with many holidays in India, making it an excellent time to plan relaxing getaways.

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Shgun S -- July 29th 2024 11:46 AM
Independence Day, Rakhi and more: Here's a complete list of long weekends in August

Independence Day, Rakhi and more: Here's a complete list of long weekends in August

PTC News Desk: Want to go on vacation but don't have enough leaves left? Don’t worry. August is a month with many holidays in India, making it an excellent time to plan relaxing getaways. 

Here is a list of long weekends in August 2024 based on the Indian calendar.


The first long weekend begins on Thursday, August 15, which coincides with Independence Day and Parsi New Year. Employees can take a five-day break beginning Friday, August 16, and concluding Monday, August 19.

August 15: Independence Day and Parsi New Year

August 16: Take the day off.

August 17: Weekend

August 18: Weekend

August 19: Raksha Bandhan

The second long weekend begins on Saturday, August 24, and ends with Janmashtami on Monday, August 26.

Saturday, August 24: Weekend

Sunday, August 25: Weekend

Monday, August 26: Janmashtami

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