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The 2025 Holidays in India list has been officially announced, featuring a mix of public, religious, and regional holidays. Central government employees will observe a set of compulsory holidays along with the option to choose two from a list of restricted holidays. This comprehensive guide covers major holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, Diwali, and regional celebrations like Onam and Pongal, providing a clear picture of the key holidays throughout the year.
Key Highlights of 2025 Holidays in India
The government has provided a detailed list of public holidays in 2025, which include national holidays, religious observances, and important regional holidays. Here are the major categories of holidays that will be observed across India in 2025:
- National Holidays: Important dates such as Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) will be observed as public holidays, celebrated across the country.
- Religious Holidays: India, being a land of multiple religions, will celebrate numerous religious holidays. For example, Ramzan (March 31), Diwali (October 20), and Christmas (December 25) will be observed as significant holidays by various communities.
- Regional Holidays: Certain holidays are specific to regions or states, such as Onam (September 5), Pongal (January 14), and Makar Sankranti (January 14), which hold special significance in different parts of India.
Central Government Holiday List 2025: Download the Complete Calendar Here
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For the official and comprehensive list of 2025 Holidays in India as announced by the government, you can refer to the official notification released by the Central Government. This document provides detailed information about the public holidays, restricted holidays, and other observances for central government employees throughout the year. To access the official holiday calendar, click on the link below:
Official Government Holiday List for 2025
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Start Learning!Complete List of Indian Public Holidays for 2025
Here’s the full 2025 Holidays List for India, featuring the key public holidays and observances throughout the year. This list includes compulsory and restricted holidays as announced by the government for central government employees.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Restricted Holiday |
| January 2 | Thursday | Last Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| January 6 | Monday | Guru Govind Singh Jayanti | Restricted Holiday |
| January 13 | Monday | Lohri | Observance |
| January 14 | Tuesday | Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | Restricted Holiday |
| January 26 | Sunday | Republic Day | Gazetted Holiday |
| January 29 | Wednesday | Lunar New Year | Observance |
| February 2 | Sunday | Vasant Panchami | Restricted Holiday |
| February 12 | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Restricted Holiday |
| February 14 | Friday | Valentine’s Day | Observance |
| February 19 | Wednesday | Shivaji Jayanti | Restricted Holiday |
| February 23 | Sunday | Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | Restricted Holiday |
| February 26 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Gazetted Holiday |
| March 2 | Sunday | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| March 13 | Thursday | Holika Dahana | Restricted Holiday |
| March 14 | Friday | Holi, Dolyatra | Gazetted Holiday |
| March 20 | Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| March 28 | Friday | Jamat Ul-Vida (Tentative Date) | Restricted Holiday |
| March 30 | Sunday | Chaitra Sukhladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa | Restricted Holiday |
| March 31 | Monday | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date) | Gazetted Holiday |
| April 6 | Sunday | Rama Navami | Restricted Holiday |
| April 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| April 13 | Sunday | First Day of Passover, Vaisakhi | Observance |
| April 14 | Monday | Mesadi, Ambedkar Jayanti | Restricted Holiday |
| April 15 | Tuesday | Bahag Bihu/Vaisakhadi | Restricted Holiday |
| April 17 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Day | Restricted Holiday |
| May 1 | Thursday | International Worker’s Day | Observance |
| May 9 | Friday | Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore | Restricted Holiday |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| May 12 | Monday | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | Gazetted Holiday |
| June 7 | Saturday | Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date) | Gazetted Holiday |
| June 15 | Sunday | Father’s Day | Observance |
| June 21 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| June 27 | Friday | Rath Yatra | Restricted Holiday |
| July 6 | Sunday | Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date) | Gazetted Holiday |
| July 10 | Thursday | Guru Purnima | Observance |
| August 3 | Sunday | Friendship Day | Observance |
| August 9 | Saturday | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Restricted Holiday |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day, Janmashtami, Parsi New Year | Gazetted Holiday |
| August 16 | Saturday | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Restricted Holiday |
| September 5 | Friday | Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad (Tentative Date) | Gazetted Holiday |
| September 5 | Friday | Onam | Restricted Holiday |
| September 22 | Monday | First Day of Sharad Navratri | Observance, Hinduism |
| September 22 | Monday | September Equinox | Season |
| September 28 | Sunday | First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Observance, Hinduism |
| September 29 | Monday | Maha Saptami | Restricted Holiday |
| September 30 | Tuesday | Maha Ashtami | Restricted Holiday |
| October 1 | Wednesday | Maha Navami | Restricted Holiday |
| October 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra | Gazetted Holiday |
| October 7 | Tuesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Restricted Holiday |
| October 10 | Friday | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted Holiday |
| October 20 | Monday | Naraka Chaturdasi, Diwali/Deepavali | Gazetted Holiday |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Govardhan Puja | Restricted Holiday |
| October 23 | Thursday | Bhai Duj | Restricted Holiday |
| October 28 | Tuesday | Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Restricted Holiday |
| October 31 | Friday | Halloween | Observance |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| November 24 | Monday | Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | Restricted Holiday |
| December 15 | Monday | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| December 21 | Sunday | December Solstice | Season |
| December 22 | Monday | Last Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| December 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Restricted Holiday |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas | Gazetted Holiday |
| December 31 | Wednesday | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
The 2025 Holiday List for India includes an array of holidays that cater to the nation’s diverse religious, cultural, and regional celebrations. From the major public holidays to restricted holidays, there’s something for everyone to observe and celebrate. For central government employees, understanding which holidays are compulsory and which are optional will help them plan their year efficiently. So, make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar and enjoy a year full of celebrations and holidays!
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