Public & Government Holidays in India
In India, government holidays are categorized as:
- National Holidays (observed nationwide)
- Gazetted Holidays (mandatory for central/state offices)
- Restricted Holidays (optional depending on religion/culture)
- State-Specific Holidays (regional festivals and events)
These holidays are crucial for:
- School and office closures
- Banking and postal services
- Religious and national celebrations
- Government administration planning
✅ The official government holiday calendar for 2025 helps individuals and businesses plan leaves, travel, and observances.
List of National Holidays in India 2025
These are observed across all states and are mandatory for all public offices, schools, and institutions.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| October 2, 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
🏛️ National holidays are applicable to all central and state government offices, banks, and public institutions.
📅 List of Gazetted Government Holidays (Central Government) – India 2025
Gazetted holidays are observed nationwide in most government offices.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti / Pongal |
| January 26 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| March 17 | Monday | Holi |
| April 10 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| April 14 | Monday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 23 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| June 6 | Friday | Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)** |
| July 17 | Thursday | Muharram |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day |
| August 19 | Tuesday | Raksha Bandhan |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Janmashtami |
| September 6 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 2 | Thursday | Mahalaya Amavasya |
| October 12 | Sunday | Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami |
| October 20 | Monday | Eid-e-Milad |
| October 31 | Friday | Diwali / Deepavali |
| November 3 | Monday | Bhai Dooj |
| November 7 | Friday | Chhath Puja |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas |
(**Subject to lunar sightings)
🌍 State-Wise Government Holidays in India – 2025
🔸 Uttar Pradesh (UP) Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| March 8 | Saturday | Maha Shivratri |
| March 25 | Tuesday | Ram Navami |
| October 23 | Thursday | Govardhan Puja |
🔸 Maharashtra Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| February 19 | Wednesday | Shivaji Jayanti |
| May 1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| September 29 | Monday | Anant Chaturdashi |
🔸 Tamil Nadu Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Tuesday | Pongal |
| January 15 | Wednesday | Mattu Pongal |
| April 14 | Monday | Tamil New Year |
🔸 West Bengal Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| March 25 | Tuesday | Dol Yatra |
| October 1–5 | Wed–Sun | Durga Puja Holidays |
| November 8 | Saturday | Jagaddhatri Puja |
🔸 Kerala Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| April 14 | Monday | Vishu |
| August 28 | Thursday | Onam |
| September 5 | Friday | Thiruvonam |
📝 Each state releases an official circular detailing general holidays, optional holidays, and bank holidays at the start of the year.
🏦 Bank Holidays in India 2025
Bank holidays include public holidays and second/fourth Saturdays.
📍 Nationwide Bank Holiday Highlights:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Bank Year-End Holiday |
| April 14 | Monday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day |
| October 2 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
📢 Banks are closed on all Sundays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, and other official state/national holidays.
📱 Holiday Calendar 2025 in India: Digital Tools & Downloads
You can check and download India’s government holiday calendar using these apps/websites:
| Platform | Use |
|---|---|
| mParivahan App | Central government holidays |
| State Government Portals | State-wise notifications |
| RBI Bank Holiday PDF | Bank closure days |
| Google Calendar | Auto-sync for public holidays |
| Word / PDF Holiday Files | Printable calendars |
📍 Month-Wise Government Holidays 2025
| Month | Key Holidays |
|---|---|
| January | Pongal, Republic Day |
| March | Holi, Maha Shivratri |
| April | Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May | Buddha Purnima |
| August | Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan |
| October | Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali |
| December | Christmas |
🎯 Benefits of Tracking Holiday Lists
- 🏖️ Travel Planning: Maximize long weekends
- 🏢 Leave Management: Plan office/school leave better
- 📈 Business Operations: Know bank and market closures
- 📅 Event Scheduling: Align events with festival dates
🤔 FAQs on Government Holidays 2025
Q1. How many national holidays are there in India in 2025?
👉 Three: Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.
Q2. Are bank holidays the same across all states?
❌ No, they vary based on state-specific observances and festivals.
Q3. Where can I find the official holiday notification?
📄 Visit the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and your State Government portal.
Q4. Are second and fourth Saturdays holidays for all banks?
✅ Yes, according to RBI rules.
Q5. Is Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha confirmed in the list?
🌙 No, Islamic holidays depend on lunar calendar and are tentative.
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