April officially marks the summer season in India when the temperature soars high. However, it is the summer vacation when families find locations to enjoy their annual vacation. To help plan the process, here is the list of holidays in April 2025.
April is a month with several holidays, both national and regional. It also has several regional festivals that are basically the same, just called differently. Here is the list!
Apart from the holidays on the two Saturdays, the banks across India will be closed for two more days in April 2025.
April 14th is a regional New Year for states such as Tripura, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam,
West Bengal, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. However, it is also a public holiday as it coincides with the national holiday for Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti. The other regional holidays in April 2025 are given below.
Here are the main festivals of April 2025.
Sarhul: The 3-day spring festival in Jharkhand marks the New Year.
Eid Ul Fitr: On the 1st of April, this festival marks the end of Ramadan, and it is a holiday in Telangana.
Vaisakh: Otherwise known as Baisakhi, is the annual harvest festival of Punjab.
Maha Vishuba Sankranti: The New Year in Odisha is also known as Pana Sankranti.
Bohag Bihu: Bohag Bihu is the New Year in Assam which coincides with the arrival of spring. Garia Puja: It is the biggest festival in Tripura where people worship Lord Garia, the god of livestock and wealth.
Despite the number of holidays in April 2025, there is just one long weekend this month.
The best places to visit in April in India are those hill stations with cool weather or any place that has its day temperature around 20-25 degrees. Here are some options
Darjeeling: With a day temperature of around 17 degrees, Darjeeling and the Toy Train would indeed be one of the most preferred places in April.
Gangtok: Gangtok, with its less explored places, would be a great option for a trip in April.
Kashmir: Kashmir is the ideal place to get away from the heat in your city and enjoy the cold in Kashmir.
Manali: Manali can be a perfect getaway from the summer to see the green valleys and snow-capped mountain tops.
Ooty: Ooty with its cool weather, is a quick weekend getaway suitable for exploring the main attractions.
When travelling in April, do keep these important things in mind for a comfortable journey.
Despite the hot weather, April is the peak tourist season in most places in India. You will need early booking for your travel, regardless of your destination.
An umbrella might be essential during this time as the scorching sun could cause water loss and skin problems.
While keeping yourself hydrated, please be mindful of the environment and choose steel bottles over disposable ones.
As you can see, there are numerous holidays in April 2025 which are suitable for families with kids. They can comfortably plan their trips over a weekend or with a minimal number of leave days from work. Explore the possible places to visit and have a great time.