The monsoon season in India starts from June. At the same time, the northern parts would still be under the summer sun. This is when people in the northern regions want to get away. If you are planning such a trip, you have come to the right place. Here are some suggestions for a vacation and the lists of holidays in June 2025.
June is not a festive month but the month has a few remembrance and observance days. Here is the list of public holidays in June 2025 for your reference.
Banks in India will be closed on not two but three Saturdays in June. Check this list of bank holidays in June 2025 for details.
June usually does not have many holidays. Here are a few regional holidays in June 2025.
Here are the main festivals happening in June 2025.
Bakrid/ Eid-Al-Adha: It is a festival of faith, prayers, charity, feast, and selflessness. This is the second important festival for the Muslim community.
Pahili Raja: This is a 3-day festival to celebrate womanhood. It is usually done during the monsoon which is considered the fertility and rejuvenation of Mother Earth.
Rath Yatra: The annual Rath Yatra in Odisha will be in June 2025. The procession with the three huge chariots is a sight to behold.
Only three states in India get a long weekend in June 2025.
Here is a glance at the best places to visit this month.
Almora: The epicentre of the heritage of Uttarakhand, Almora is a beautiful place to enjoy your vacation in June. You can enjoy trekking and river rafting here.
Chakrata: A hill station in Uttarakhand with coniferous forests, this place is known for camping and mountaineering. Enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas and the soothing sound of waterfalls, including the Tiger Falls.
Dalhousie: The natural beauty of this place has the nickname the Switzerland of India. This naturally blessed hill station is an ideal getaway in June. Hidden inside its green spaces are some scope for adventures such as trekking, hiking, etc.
Spiti: Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, is the best location to be in during the monsoon season. The dry mountains give a spectacular view of the mountain range and have some marvellous architecture from Tibet. Visit the monasteries here.
Some important points to keep in mind for your monsoon vacation.
Monsoon season is a good time for cheaper vacations as there will be fewer crowds.
Pack some rain gear as states such as Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra are likely to get rain.
June can be highly humid in the southern states, so pack cotton and comfortable clothes.
Travelling to the Western Ghats is better to avoid during the monsoon season.
June in India shows a conflicting blend of weather conditions. When one part of the country is suffering in summer, the other part might be getting heavy rainfall. Thus it is crucial to pick a destination that has weather conditions in the mid-range. Please note that the changing and unpredictable weather conditions, you may have to change your plans. Take a look at the lists of holidays in June 2025 assess the states and choose your destination.