Holiday List 2025 India: Month-Wise Holiday Calendar
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Plan Your Year: Comprehensive Holiday List 2025 for India
The year 2025 in India is set to be a vibrant tapestry of cultural celebrations, religious observances, and statutory holidays. For individuals, families, businesses, and educational institutions alike, a clear understanding of the annual holiday calendar is indispensable for effective planning. From long-awaited vacations to managing financial transactions and academic schedules, knowing when the nation pauses is key.
India's immense diversity means that its holiday calendar is a rich mosaic. While a few holidays are observed uniformly across the entire country, many are regional, varying significantly from state to state and even city to city. This comprehensive guide aims to provide an exhaustive, month-wise breakdown of all significant holidays in India for 2025. This includes national holidays, gazetted holidays, restricted holidays, crucial bank holidays, and a wide array of state-specific festivals and religious observances from various faiths.
Please note that while dates for national and fixed bank holidays are generally firm, those for certain festivals (especially those based on lunar calendars, like Eid, Muharram, Holi, and Diwali) are tentative and subject to change based on local moon sightings or official declarations by respective government bodies. Always cross-reference with official government and banking sources for the most precise and updated information relevant to your specific location and sector.
Understanding Holiday Categories in India
To navigate India's complex holiday structure, it's essential to differentiate between the various categories of holidays observed:
- National Holidays: These are the most significant holidays, observed uniformly across the entire country. All government offices, banks, and most educational institutions remain closed. India has three such holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. These days commemorate pivotal moments in the nation's history and are marked by widespread patriotic fervor.
- Gazetted Holidays: These are holidays declared by the Central Government and are mandatory for all Central Government offices and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). State governments often adopt these as well, making them widely observed across the country, though not as universally as National Holidays.
- Restricted Holidays (Optional Holidays): These are a list of additional holidays from which Central Government employees can choose to take a limited number of days off (usually two). This list includes a wider array of religious and cultural festivals, allowing individuals to celebrate observances important to them.
- Bank Holidays: These are days when commercial and public sector banks are closed for public transactions. This category includes all National Holidays, certain state-specific festivals declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and a unique Indian banking rule: the mandatory closure on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
- State-Specific / Regional Holidays: These holidays are declared by individual state governments and are observed only within that particular state or region. They often correspond to local festivals, cultural events, historical days, or significant religious observances specific to the state's demographics. These are crucial for local planning but do not affect other states.
- Festival Holidays: These encompass a vast array of religious and cultural festivals celebrated by various communities across India. While many coincide with Gazetted or State holidays, some are primarily observed by specific communities without being a public holiday for all sectors.
National Holidays in India 2025
These three holidays hold immense national significance and are observed uniformly across all states and Union Territories, leading to a complete shutdown of government offices, banks, and most educational institutions.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday | Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950. Marked by parades and celebrations, especially in New Delhi. |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday | Celebrates India's freedom from British rule in 1947. Marked by flag hoisting ceremonies and patriotic events. |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2025 | Thursday | Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the 'Father of the Nation'. Observed as a day of peace and non-violence. |
Month-Wise Holiday Calendar 2025 (India)
Below is a detailed month-wise breakdown of prominent holidays, including festivals, bank closures, and other significant observances.
January 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Banks (some states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana), Offices, Schools (optional) |
| Jan 6 | Monday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Banks (Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan), Regional |
| Jan 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Jan 14 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magh Bihu | Banks (various states like TN, AP, Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Telangana); widely celebrated festival |
| Jan 15 | Wednesday | Thiruvalluvar Day / Magh Bihu | Banks (Tamil Nadu, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) |
| Jan 22 | Wednesday | Imoinu Iratpa | Banks (Manipur) |
| Jan 23 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Banks (West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Odisha) |
| Jan 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Jan 26 | Sunday | Republic Day | National Holiday (All sectors) |
| Jan 30 | Thursday | Sonam Losar | Banks (Sikkim) |
February 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3 | Monday | Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja | Banks (Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim); widely celebrated festival |
| Feb 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Feb 11 | Tuesday | Thai Poosam | Banks (Tamil Nadu) |
| Feb 12 | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Banks (Haryana, Mizoram, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh) |
| Feb 15 | Saturday | Lui-Ngai-Ni | Banks (Manipur) |
| Feb 19 | Wednesday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Banks (Maharashtra) |
| Feb 20 | Thursday | Statehood Day | Banks (Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram) |
| Feb 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Feb 26 | Wednesday | Maha Shivratri | Banks (various states like Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand); widely celebrated festival |
| Feb 28 | Friday | Losar | Banks (Sikkim) |
March 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Mar 14 | Friday | Holi / Doljatra / Yaosang | Banks (Across India, West Bengal, Manipur); major festival |
| Mar 15 | Saturday | Yaosang 2nd Day / Holi | Banks (Bihar, Manipur) |
| Mar 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year / Cheti Chand | Banks (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan); widely celebrated festival |
| Mar 31 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | Banks (Nationwide, subject to moon sighting); major festival |
April 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Tuesday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts / Sarhul | Banks (Nationwide for account closing, Jharkhand for Sarhul) |
| Apr 6 | Sunday | Ram Navami | Banks (Nationwide); major festival |
| Apr 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Banks (various states like Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana); widely celebrated festival |
| Apr 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Apr 14 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Baisakhi / Tamil New Year / Vishu / Bohag Bihu / Bengali New Year | Banks (Nationwide, Punjab, TN, Kerala, Assam, WB, HP); widely celebrated festivals |
| Apr 15 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu / Himachal Day | Banks (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh) |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Apr 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Apr 29 | Tuesday | Maharishi Parshuram Jayanti | Banks (Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan) |
| Apr 30 | Wednesday | Basava Jayanti / Akshaya Tritiya | Banks (Karnataka); widely celebrated festival |
May 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day / May Day (Labour Day) | Banks (Maharashtra, Nationwide) |
| May 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| May 12 | Monday | Buddha Purnima | Banks (Nationwide); widely celebrated festival |
| May 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
June 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7 | Saturday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakri Eid) | Banks (Nationwide, subject to moon sighting); major festival |
| Jun 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Jun 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
July 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3 | Thursday | Kharchi Puja | Banks (Tripura) |
| Jul 6 | Sunday | Muharram / Ashoora / MHIP Day | Banks (Most states, aligns with Sunday), Mizoram for MHIP Day; major festival |
| Jul 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Jul 13 | Sunday | Martyr's Day / Bhanu Jayanti | Banks (Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim) |
| Jul 16 | Wednesday | Harela | Banks (Uttarakhand) |
| Jul 17 | Thursday | Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing | Banks (Meghalaya) |
| Jul 19 | Saturday | Ker Puja | Banks (Tripura) |
| Jul 21 | Monday | Bonalu | Banks (Telangana) |
| Jul 24 | Thursday | Karkidaka Vavu Bali / Hariyali Teej | Banks (Kerala, Chhattisgarh) |
| Jul 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Jul 28 | Monday | Drukpa Tshechi | Banks (Sikkim) |
| Jul 31 | Thursday | Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh | Banks (Haryana, Punjab) |
August 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8 | Friday | Jhulan Purnima / Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Banks (Odisha, Sikkim) |
| Aug 9 | Saturday | Raksha Bandhan | Banks (various states like UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana); widely celebrated festival |
| Aug 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Aug 11 | Monday | Ayyankali Jayanti | Banks (Kerala) |
| Aug 13 | Wednesday | Patriot's Day | Banks (Manipur) |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) | National Holiday (All sectors), Banks (Maharashtra for Parsi New Year) |
| Aug 16 | Saturday | Janmashtami / De Jure Transfer Day / Parsi New Year | Banks (various states like UP, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, HP, Jharkhand, MP, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, TN, Telangana, Tripura); widely celebrated festival |
| Aug 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Aug 26 | Tuesday | Hartalika Teej / Shri Krishna Astami / Ganesh Chaturthi | Banks (Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Kerala) |
| Aug 27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | Banks (various states like Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, AP, Gujarat, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu); major festival |
| Aug 28 | Thursday | Nuakhai / Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday | Banks (Odisha, Goa, Gujarat) |
September 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Friday | Eid-e-Milad (Mawlid) | Banks (Nationwide, subject to moon sighting); major festival |
| Sep 7 | Sunday | Vinayak Chaturthi / Indra Jatra | Banks (Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Sikkim) |
| Sep 8 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Banks (Goa) |
| Sep 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday / Ram Dev Jayanti / Teja Dashmi | Banks (Nationwide, Rajasthan) |
| Sep 14 | Sunday | Karma Puja | Banks (Jharkhand) |
| Sep 16 | Tuesday | Milad-Un-Nabi / Onam | Banks (AP, Manipur, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, UP, Kerala) |
| Sep 21 | Sunday | Mahalaya Amavasye | Banks (Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal) |
| Sep 22 | Monday | Navaratri Begins / Ghatasthapana / Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | Banks (Rajasthan, Haryana, Telangana) |
| Sep 23 | Tuesday | Rosh Hashanah (Jew) / Shaheedi Diwas | Banks (Haryana) |
| Sep 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Sep 29 | Monday | Dussehra (Maha Saptami) | Banks (some states like West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura) |
| Sep 30 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Maha Ashtami) | Banks (some states like West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura) |
October 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Wednesday | Dussehra (Maha Navami) | Banks (some states like West Bengal, Assam, Bihar) |
| Oct 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra (Vijayadashami) / Yom Kippur (Jew) | National Holiday (All sectors for Gandhi Jayanti), Banks (Nationwide for Dussehra) |
| Oct 6 | Monday | Kojagiri Pournima | Banks (Maharashtra) |
| Oct 7 | Tuesday | Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday | Banks (Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan) |
| Oct 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Oct 18 | Saturday | Dhantrayodashi | Banks (some states like Maharashtra) |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Banks (Nationwide); major festival |
| Oct 21 | Tuesday | Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Oct 22 | Wednesday | Govardhan Puja / Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Oct 23 | Thursday | Bhaidooj / Balipratipada | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Oct 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Oct 28 | Tuesday | Chhat Puja | Banks (Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh) |
November 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Banks (Nationwide); major festival |
| Nov 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Nov 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Nov 24 | Monday | Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Banks (Punjab, Haryana) |
December 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Applicability (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6 | Saturday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Punyatithi | Banks (Maharashtra) |
| Dec 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Banks (Nationwide); major festival |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Banks (some states like Meghalaya, Nagaland) |
| Dec 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday | Banks (Nationwide) |
Understanding Bank Holidays in Detail (Beyond Saturdays)
In India, bank holidays are governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and state governments. Beyond the universal second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, banks also observe:
- National Holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti are mandatory bank holidays across all states.
- State-Specific Public Holidays: These are declared by individual state governments under the Negotiable Instruments Act. They often coincide with local festivals or significant regional events. For example, Bonalu in Telangana, Ker Puja in Tripura, or Maharashtra Day in Maharashtra. A bank in a particular state will be closed on its state-specific public holidays, but banks in other states will remain open.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1st is typically a bank holiday for banks' annual closing of accounts, though customer services might be partially available.
Digital Banking Services on Holidays: It's crucial to remember that while physical bank branches are closed on these days, digital banking services remain fully operational. This includes ATMs, mobile banking, internet banking (NEFT, IMPS, UPI), and other online financial transactions. Customers can perform most of their banking needs remotely, ensuring minimal disruption. RTGS transactions might be processed on the next working day if initiated on a holiday.
School Holidays in India 2025: General Guidelines
School holidays in India are not uniform across the country and depend heavily on the respective state education boards, central boards (CBSE, ICSE), and individual school managements.
- National Holidays: Schools generally observe all three national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti).
- Major Festivals: Festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, and Dussehra are widely observed. The duration of holidays for these festivals can vary, with some states offering longer breaks (e.g., Diwali and summer vacations).
- Summer and Winter Vacations: All schools have extended summer and winter breaks. The exact dates vary by region, primarily due to climatic conditions. Northern states typically have longer winter breaks, while southern states have shorter ones or none, with longer summer breaks.
- Regional Festivals: Schools also observe state-specific festivals and local holidays, which are not uniform nationwide.
- Saturdays: Unlike banks, there's no universal rule for schools regarding the second and fourth Saturdays. Many schools operate on half-days on Saturdays, while some private schools might observe a five-day week (all Saturdays off). Parents and students should always refer to their school's official calendar for accurate information.
- Unexpected Closures: Schools may also declare impromptu holidays due to severe weather conditions (e.g., heavy rain, heatwaves, cold waves), local bandhs, or unforeseen circumstances. These are usually announced at short notice.
Government Office Holidays in India 2025
Government office holidays in India are primarily categorized into Central Government holidays and State Government holidays.
- Central Government Offices: Most Central Government administrative offices operate on a **five-day work week (Monday to Friday)**, meaning they are typically closed on all Saturdays and Sundays. They observe all national holidays and a list of gazetted holidays. Employees are also allowed to choose a limited number of restricted holidays from a predefined list.
- State Government Offices: The holiday schedule for State Government offices varies significantly from one state to another. While many states have adopted a five-day work week for administrative roles, some still operate on a six-day week with only Sundays off, or have half-days on Saturdays. State government offices observe national holidays, state-specific public holidays, and a list of restricted holidays unique to their state.
- Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs): PSUs generally follow the holiday calendar of the Central or State Government they are associated with.
- Post Offices: Post offices typically follow the holiday schedule of Central Government offices, remaining closed on all Saturdays and Sundays, and on gazetted holidays.
- Stock Markets (NSE, BSE): The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe holidays on all Saturdays and Sundays, and on specific public holidays declared for the financial markets.
It is always advisable to check the official holiday list published by the respective government department or state administration for the most accurate information.
Planning for Long Weekends in 2025
The 2025 holiday calendar offers several opportunities for long weekends, allowing for short trips or extended family time. Here are some potential long weekends to look out for, assuming you might take an optional leave day or combine with existing weekends:
- January: Republic Day (Jan 26, Sunday) offers a regular weekend.
- March: Holi (Mar 14, Friday) creates a three-day weekend.
- April: Good Friday (Apr 18, Friday) creates a three-day weekend.
- August: Independence Day (Aug 15, Friday) creates a three-day weekend. Janmashtami (Aug 16, Saturday) could extend this further in some regions.
- October: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra (Oct 2, Thursday) could lead to a four-day break if you take Friday, Oct 3, off.
- December: Christmas (Dec 25, Thursday) could lead to a four-day break if you take Friday, Dec 26, off.
These potential long weekends are perfect for planning getaways or spending quality time with family and friends, making the most of the year's breaks.
Conclusion: Stay Updated and Plan Smart
The 2025 holiday calendar for India is a vibrant tapestry of national pride, cultural diversity, and religious observance. While national holidays are universally observed, the regional and festival-specific holidays add unique flavors to different parts of the country. Bank holidays, with their fixed second and fourth Saturday closures, ensure predictability for financial planning, even as digital banking services provide continuous access.
For schools and government offices, the holiday schedules can vary, making it essential to consult specific institutional and state-level calendars. By staying informed and planning your activities in advance, you can make the most of these breaks, whether for travel, celebrations, or simply unwinding. Enjoy the vibrant year of 2025!
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