Goa And Dubai Lead Travel Demand As Indians Plan Republic Day 2026 Getaways

Indian Travellers Eye Mix Of Domestic And Nearby International Getaways

Agoda data indicates that with Republic Day in 2026 falling alongside a weekend, Indian travellers are planning their next holiday soon after the Christmas and New Year period. Accommodation searches for the Republic Day window of 23–26 January, 2026 have risen sharply compared to last year, with domestic searches up by 115 per cent year-on-year and outbound searches increasing by 63 per cent. Goa tops domestic search interest, while Dubai leads international destinations, reflecting travellers’ enthusiasm to maximise the year’s first long weekend. 

In addition to Goa ranking the most searched domestic destination for the Republic Day long weekend, Pondicherry ranked second, with searches rising by 211 per cent year-on-year, followed by Udaipur in third place with growth in travel interest of 148 per cent. Beyond the top three destinations, Varkala and Ooty showed the highest growth in searches among the top ten destinations, recording a 188 per cent and 182 per cent growth respectively. In addition, Jaipur and Varanasi also saw increased travel interest during the holiday period, with 154 per cent and 142 per cent growth in searches respectively.

For those looking to spend the Republic Day weekend abroad, Dubai, Phuket and Bangkok were the top three destinations by overall accommodation search recording year-on-year growth of around 84 per cent, 77 per cent and 56 per cent, respectively. Among the top ten destinations, Phu Quoc Island emerged as the fastest-growing getaway for the holiday period, recording a year-on-year growth in travel interest of over 11x and Krabi saw 163 per cent growth while Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a nearly twofold, 99 per cent growth in interest.

Commenting on the trend, Gaurav Malik, Country Director, Indian Subcontinent & Indian Ocean Islands at Agoda, said, “Long weekend travel now reflects a more deliberate and meticulous planning approach. As the first extended break of the year, Republic Day is setting the tone for early travel decisions. This year’s trends point to broader destination choices, blending domestic stays with nearby international markets that suit a long‑weekend format. For travellers looking to make the most of the long weekend, Agoda supports these trips with value deals across stays, flights and activities.”

Travellers planning their long weekend getaways can explore Agoda’s extensive offerings, including over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities.