Public Holidays in India during 2025
What days are you off work in India in 2025
Public holidays in India are designated days when government offices, educational institutions, and many businesses are closed, allowing citizens to observe significant cultural, religious, and national events. The country celebrates a diverse range of public holidays, reflecting its rich tapestry of traditions and beliefs, including major festivals like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and Independence Day. Each state in India may also have its own regional holidays, making the holiday calendar unique across different regions. Understanding public holidays is essential for effective absence management and staff leave planning, as businesses need to accommodate these days in their operational schedules.
Lohri
January 13, 2025
Lohri is a restricted holiday in India
Applies to: All
Republic Day
January 26, 2025
India's Republic Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Indian constitution. It is an annual gazetted holiday in India on January 26.
Applies to: All
Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri
February 26, 2025
Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
Applies to: All
Holi
March 14, 2025
Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.
Applies to: All
Dolyatra
March 14, 2025
Dolyatra is a restricted holiday in India
Applies to: All
Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar
March 31, 2025
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Applies to: All
Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar
March 31, 2025
One day of Eid-ul-Fitar, which marks the end of Ramadan, is a gazetted holiday in India.
Applies to: All
Rama Navami
April 06, 2025
Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Rama, the first son of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya.
Applies to: All
Mahavir Jayanti
April 10, 2025
Mahavir Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in India
Applies to: All
Good Friday
April 18, 2025
Many Christians commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death on Good Friday. It is a gazetted holiday in India.
Applies to: All
Buddha Purnima/Vesak
May 12, 2025
Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima, celebrates of Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death.
Applies to: All
Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha
June 07, 2025
For India's more than 200 million Muslims, Bakrid, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the holiest days of the year.
Applies to: All
Muharram/Ashura
July 06, 2025
Muharram, or the Islamic New Year, is a public holiday in India.
Applies to: All
Independence Day
August 15, 2025
India's Independence Day is an annual gazetted holiday on August 15 to commemorate the day India became an independent nation.
Applies to: All
Janmashtami
August 16, 2025
Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.
Applies to: All
Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad
September 05, 2025
Milad un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India and marks the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
Applies to: All
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 02, 2025
Mahatma Gandhi's birthday is an annual gazetted holiday in India on October 2.
Applies to: All
Dussehra
October 02, 2025
Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is an Indian festival that celebrates good forces over evil forces. It spans for 10 days and is celebrated in varied traditions across India.
Applies to: All
Diwali/Deepavali
October 20, 2025
Diwali is a festival of physical and spiritual light celebrated in October or November each year.
Applies to: All
Guru Nanak Jayanti
November 05, 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in India
Applies to: All
Christmas
December 25, 2025
Many Christians celebrate Christmas Day, which is a gazetted holiday in India, on December 25 each year.
Applies to: All
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in India
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