The much awaited long weekend is here. A week full of festivals is right at the corner. So if you are tired of the monotonous office life ? Want to plan a trip to clear your head and rejuvenate yourself ? Not getting to spend a quality time with your family ? Well don’t worry, here we have details of upcoming long weekend in the month of August 2019. You can plan your leaves and your much awaited trip without having to take a lot of leaves from your work and still can enjoy the festivity.
Holidays In August 2019:
- 10 August 2019 is a Saturday. Many offices have 5 working days in a week.
- 11 August 2019 is Sunday.
- 12 August 2019 (Monday) is Bakrid or Eid al-Adha (However, date may vary).
- 13-14 August 2019 (Tuesday- Wednesday) For a long trip, you will have to apply for two days’ leave
- 15 August 2019 (Thursday) 73rd Independence day of India, Raksha Bandhan. There will be a holiday across the country on this occasion
- 16 August 2019 (Friday) For a long trip, you will have to apply for two days’ leave
- 17 August 2019 (Saturday) is Parsi New Year. There will be a holiday in certain places in India. Some offices also have off on Saturday
- 18 August 2019 is again a Sunday
Thus, by applying for leaves for 1-4 days, you can enjoy a holidays for 9 days. So plan accordingly, apply for leaves and make reservations in advance so that you can enjoy a hassle-free and relaxing long weekend.
Weather you plan to visit your hometown and spend quality time with your family or you want to go on an adventure trip with your friends, this is the time for it.
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