Holidays

Winter is calling: Indian travellers chase the chill to ring in New Year

Demand for bus and flight routes to Srinagar, Dehradun, Manali up on-year amid rising air and hotel fares for beach destinations

MakeMyTrip, Emoha launch senior-friendly holiday packages from ₹76,999

MakeMyTrip has teamed up with senior care brand Emoha to offer curated, safety-first holiday packages for travellers aged over 60, with tailored support, flexible pacing, and elder-friendly features

MakeMyTrip partners with Emoha to launch senior-friendly holiday packages

NASDAQ-listed MakeMyTrip on Friday announced its collaboration with Emoha to launch holiday packages for travellers aged over 60 years. The packages include senior-friendly accommodations, pre-travel health screenings, 24/7 emergency coordination, and a nurse onboard. India's silver tourism market is growing, but concerns around health, mobility, and safety continue to hold many seniors back from travelling. On MakeMyTrip, travellers aged over 60 account for nearly 9 per cent of all holiday package bookings, with strong demand for group tours (20 per cent) and long-haul trips (13 per cent). Jasmeet Singh, Chief Commercial Officer - Holidays & Experiences, MakeMyTrip, said, "Travel is one of life's greatest joys, and our elders deserve to experience it without worry. Too often, health concerns become barriers that keep them from exploring the world. With these senior-friendly holidays, we want to give them the freedom to travel with confidence and reassurance to their families.

Tirun Travel partners with Air India to launch integrated fly-cruise trips

Cruise aggregator TIRUN Travel Marketing on Monday said it has partnered with Air India to introduce integrated packages combining flights and cruises. This partnership, which commenced in November, will offer Indian travellers a seamless journey connecting Air India and Air India Express flights with cruise holidays from the TIRUN portfolio, the company said in a statement. Initially, under this partnership domestic and international flight connections will be integrated with cruise itineraries to destinations such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and it will later expand to Sydney, Los Angeles, and destinations across Europe, TIRUN Travels said. "The Fly-Cruise program bridges the gap between doorstep and deck by creating a single, seamless travel experience. With Air India's extensive connectivity and our world-class cruise portfolio, we're making travel planning simpler- a top priority on today's traveller's wish list. Together, we continue to add value to the way India travels and .

71.5% Indians travelled solo this festive season, led by millennials

Strap: Indian travellers are breaking away from family holidays, with solo and short-haul international trips defining the 2025 festive season, Atlys data shows

42% of Indian travellers forget clothes during trips: Booking.com report

More than 40 per cent of Indian travellers forget their belongings, including clothing items, during their trips, according to a report. Nearly half (42 per cent) Indian travellers leave behind clothing items like socks, shirts, tops during their holidays, followed by electronics like earphones, chargers or power banks (37 per cent), toiletries (36 per cent), glasses (30 per cent) and jewellery/watch (22 per cent), according to the report by online travel and related services provider by Booking.com and global market research company YouGov. Indians have also forgotten important documents such as passports or IDs (17 per cent), unexpected items such as hair extensions or wigs (15 per cent), teeth aligners (13 per cent) and even pets (12 per cent) at the destination, the report said. While packing, the most commonly forgotten items by Indian travellers include phone chargers or adapters (35 per cent), followed by toothbrushes or toothpaste (33 per cent), medicines (29 per cent) and .

July 2025 holidays: Full list of holidays in schools and banks in India

From Muharram and Rath Yatra to regional observances and weekend breaks, here's your complete guide to school, college, and bank holidays across India in July 2025

Muharram 2025 holiday: Will schools, colleges remain closed on July 7?

Will schools close on July 7, 2025, for Muharram? Parents, teachers are eyeing on official announcement on whether July 7, 2025, will be a public holiday or not across the country

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today for Maharana Pratap Jayanti?

Bank holiday today: Banks in this state will observe a holiday today, due to Maharana Pratap Jayanti. However, banks will remain open in rest of the country

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: History, significance and wishes to share

Maharana Pratap, legendary Mewar ruler famed for bravery and loyalty, honoured nationwide with parades and rituals commemorating his historic battles, including Haldighati

Summer vacations 2025: Check complete state-wise school reopening dates

Summer vacations 2025: Schools across India remain shut for summer vacations amid soaring temperatures, and parents are now eagerly searching for the 2025 school reopening dates

Bank holiday today: Banks are shut in these states for Buddha Purnima

Bank Holiday 2025: Banks in parts of the country are closed today, on May 12, due to Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. Here's all you need to know

Bank holidays in May 2025: 12-day state-wise schedule and key dates

In May 2025, banks are scheduled to remain shut for 12 days due to state-wise regional and national holidays. Check complete list here

Bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today for Ambedkar Jayanti 2025?

Ambedkar Jayanti is being observed across the country and hence, banks in most parts of India will remain closed today

Stock Market Holiday: Will BSE, NSE be open or closed on Mahavir Jayanti?

Trading will be suspended across all segments on this day, including equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), currency derivatives, NDS-RST, Tri Party Repo, & commodity derivatives.

April 2025 Calendar: Check full list of national days, events and holidays

April 2025 comes with national and regional bank holidays across India. From festive celebrations to scheduled closures, check the complete list of holidays to avoid last-minute banking inconveniences

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Will BSE, NSE be open or closed on March 31? Check here

Benchmark Indian equity indices closed the final trading session of FY25 in negative territory on Friday, March 28, 2025. The Sensex fell 191.51 points, or 0.25 per cent, settling at 77,414.92

New RBI order on holiday: Know if banks are open in your state on March 31

Insurance regulator and Income Tax department issue orders to keep offices open on March 29, 30, and 31

Bank holidays in March 2025: Banks to remain shut for 14 days, check list

March Bank holidays: Banks are going to remain shut for 14 days in March 2025. People who have bank-related work pending should plan their visit accordingly. Check the complete bank holiday list here

Know if banks are open or closed tomorrow in your state on Mahashivratri

Banks will be open in states such as Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Bengal, New Delhi, Goa, Bihar and Meghalaya