Republic Day Travel Trends: India
Booking Dates: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025
Travel Dates: Jan 23 – Jan 27, 2026
India’s Republic Day long weekend marks a notable shift in travel behavior, with couples emerging as the largest booking segment, accounting for nearly 40% of all hotel bookings. The analysis is based on bookings made between October 1 and December 31, 2025, for travel during the Republic Day long weekend, highlighting how festive breaks are increasingly being used for short, shared leisure getaways rather than solo trips.
Source: Adara, a RateGain Company
Couples accounted for 39% of total bookings, followed closely by families at 37%, while solo travelers made up 24%. The data points to a growing preference for experience-led travel focused on togetherness, comfort, and convenience.
This shift is unfolding against a backdrop of strong growth across both domestic and inbound travel. Domestic hotel bookings recorded a 30% year-on-year increase. On the international front, destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, Muscat, Hoi An and Pattaya saw increased interest, reinforcing the popularity of short-haul international travel for long weekends.
Domestically, destinations including Goa, Jaipur, Kochi, Udaipur, Varanasi and Varkala, other than major metro cities, attracted strong booking momentum, driven by demand for a blend of leisure, culture, and experiential tourism.
Taken together, the Republic Day long weekend data signals a broader recalibration of travel priorities. Long weekends are no longer just about time off; they are becoming opportunities for meaningful, well-planned escapes, with couples and families firmly at the center of this evolving travel narrative.
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