Public Holidays 2025 India
The public holiday list for 2025 provides a mix of national, regional, and religious holidays that reflect the diverse cultural landscape of India. These holidays are observed across the country and vary from state to state. Some of the major holidays in 2025 include Republic Day on January 26th, Independence Day on August 15th, and Diwali on October 20th. Additionally, there are regional holidays such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, and Onam in Kerala. Apart from the national and regional holidays, there are also important religious holidays like Eid-ul-Fitr, Christmas, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. These holidays are celebrated by various communities in India. It is important to note that some holidays may be specific to certain states or regions based on cultural and religious significance.These holidays offer an opportunity for people to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and participate in traditional festivities. It is essential for individuals and businesses to be aware of these holidays to plan their schedules and activities accordingly.
Accoring to the Dopt Orders on Holidays, Gazetted and Restricted Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2025.
Central Government Gazetted Holiday List 2025
| S.N. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | 26.1.2025 | Sunday |
| 2. | Maha Shivaratri | 26.2.2025 | Wednesday |
| 3. | Holi | 14.3.2025 | Friday |
| 4. | Id-ul-Fitr | 31.3.2025 | Monday |
| 5. | Mahavir Jayanti | 10.4.2025 | Thursday |
| 6. | Good Friday | 18.4.2025 | Friday |
| 7. | Budha Purnima | 12.5.2025 | Monday |
| 8. | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 7.6.2025 | Saturday |
| 9. | Muharram | 6.7.2025 | Sunday |
| 10. | Independence Day | 15.8.2025 | Friday |
| 11. | Janmashtami | 16.8.2025 | Saturday |
| 12. | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) | 5.9.2025 | Friday |
| 13. | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 2.10.2025 | Thursday |
| 14. | Dussehra | 2.10.2025 | Thursday |
| 15. | Diwali (Deepavali) | 20.10.2025 | Monday |
| 16. | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 5.11.2025 | Wednesday |
| 17. | Christmas Day | 25.12.2025 | Thursday |
Central Government Restricted Holiday List 2025
| S. N | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | New Year’s Day | 1.1. 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2. | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | 6.1.2025 | Monday |
| 3. | Makar Sankranti/Magha Bihu/ Pongal/ Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | 14.1.2025 | Tuesday |
| 4. | Basant Panchami Sri Panchami | 2.2.2025 | Sunday |
| 5. | Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | 12.2.2025 | Wednesday |
| 6. | Bhiva ji Jayanti | 19.2.2025 | Wednesday |
| 7. | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | 23.2.2025 | Sunday |
| 8. | Holika Dahan | 13.3.2025 | Thursday |
| 9. | Dolyatra | 14.3.2025 | Friday |
| 10. | Jamat.UI.Vida | 28.3.2025 | Friday |
| 11. | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand | 30.3.2025 | Sunday |
| 12. | Ram Navmi | 6.4.2025 | Sunday |
| 13. | Vaisakhi / Vishu | 13.4.2025 | Sunday |
| 14. | Meshadi (Tamil New Year’s Day) | 14.4.2025 | Monday |
| 15. | Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | 15.4.2025 | Tuesday |
| 16. | Easter Sunday | 20.4.2025 | Sunday |
| 17. | Guru Rabindranath’s Birthday | 9.5.2025 | Friday |
| 18. | Rath Yatra | 27.6.2025 | Friday |
| 19. | Raksha Bandhan | 9.8.2025 | Saturday |
| 20. | Parsi New Year’s day/ Nauraj | 15.8.2025 | Friday |
| 21. | Janmashtami (Smarta) | 15.8.2025 | Friday |
| 22. | Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27.8.2025 | Wednesday |
| 23. | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | 5.9.2025 | Friday |
| 24. | Dussehra (Saptami) | 29.9.2025 | Monday |
| 25. | Dussehra (Mahashtami) | 30.9.2025 | Tuesday |
| 26. | Dussehra (Mahanavmi) | 1.10.2025 | Wednesday |
| 27. | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 7.10.2025 | Tuesday |
| 28. | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | 10.10.2025 | Friday |
| 29. | Naraka Chaturdasi | 20.10.2025 | Monday |
| 30. | Govardhan Puja | 22.10.2025 | Wednesday |
| 31. | Bhai Duj | 23.10.2025 | Thursday |
| 32. | Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) | 28.10.2025 | Tuesday |
| 33. | Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24.11.2025 | Monday |
| 34. | Christmas Eve | 24.12.2025 | Wednesday |
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