As the new year approaches, the government has released the official holiday list for 2025, featuring a total of 41 holidays, which include 17 gazetted holidays and 34 restricted holidays. These holidays are in addition to the weekly offs, which include 52 Sundays and 26 Saturdays (second and fourth Saturdays).
The detailed list highlights major national, regional, and religious occasions spread throughout the year, providing ample opportunities for employees to plan their vacations and celebrations.
Gazetted Holidays in 2025
The gazetted holidays, applicable nationwide, cover significant national events and religious observances. Here’s the complete list:
- Republic Day: January 26
- Mahashivratri: February 26
- Holi: March 14
- Eid-ul-Fitr: March 31
- Mahavir Jayanti: April 10
- Good Friday: April 18
- Buddha Purnima: May 12
- Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid): June 7
- Muharram: July 6
- Independence Day: August 15
- Janmashtami: August 16
- Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad): September 5
- Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday/Dussehra: October 2
- Diwali (Deepawali): October 20
- Guru Nanak’s Birthday: November 5
- Christmas Day: December 25
Restricted Holidays in 2025
Restricted holidays are optional and vary based on regional or religious preferences. Employees may choose a limited number of these holidays according to organizational policies. The following are the key restricted holidays:
- New Year: January 1
- Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: January 6
- Makar Sankranti/Pongal: January 14
- Basant Panchami: February 2
- Guru Ravidas Jayanti: February 12
- Shivaji Jayanti: February 19
- Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti: February 23
- Holika Dahan: March 13
- Dolayatra: March 14
- Ram Navami: April 16
- Ganesh Chaturthi: August 27
- Onam/Thiruonam: September 5
- Dussehra (Saptami to Mahanavami): September 29 – October 1
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti: October 7
- Karva Chauth: October 10
- Narak Chaturdashi: October 20
- Govardhan Puja: October 22
- Bhai Dooj: October 23
- Chhath Puja: October 28
- Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur: Date TBD
- Christmas Eve: December 24
Holidays by Month
The spread of holidays throughout the year ensures that almost every month includes important observances:
- January: Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Republic Day
- April: Mahavir Jayanti, Ram Navami, Good Friday
- August: Rakshabandhan, Independence Day, Janmashtami
- October: Dussehra, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja
- December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day