Holidays are an integral part of life in India, offering people a chance to rest, celebrate, and honor various cultural, religious, and national traditions. For 2025, India has a wide range of public and government holidays across different states. If you’re planning to observe these holidays or schedule your travel, this complete list of Holidays in India for 2025 will help you stay informed.
Public and Government Holidays in India – 2025
List of Holidays in India January 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January, Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 January, Thursday | New Year Holiday | Mizoram |
| 2 January, Thursday | Mannam Jayanti | Kerala |
| 5 January, Monday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Chandigarh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan |
| 11 January, Saturday | Missionary Day | Mizoram |
| 12 January, Sunday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | West Bengal |
| 12 January, Sunday | Gaan-Ngai | Manipur |
| 14 January, Tuesday | Hazrat Ali Jayanti | Uttar Pradesh |
| 14 January, Tuesday | Makara Sankranti | Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Sikkim |
| 14 January, Tuesday | Pongal | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu |
| 15 January, Wednesday | Thiruvalluvar Day | Tamil Nadu |
| 15 January, Wednesday | Magh Bihu | Assam |
| 16 January, Thursday | Kanuma Panduga | Andhra Pradesh |
| 16 January, Thursday | Uzhavar Thirunal | Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu |
| 23 January, Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal |
| 25 January, Saturday | State Day | Himachal Pradesh |
| 26 January, Sunday | Republic Day | National |
| 28 February, Friday | Losar | Sikkim |
| 30 January, Thursday | Sonam Losar | Sikkim |
List of Holidays in India February 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 February, Sunday | Vasant Panchami | Haryana, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal |
| 12 February, Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab |
| 15 February, Saturday | Lui-Ngai-Ni | Manipur |
| 19 February, Wednesday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Maharashtra |
| 20 February, Thursday | State Day | Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram |
| 26 February, Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri | Nationwide (except Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal) |
List of Holidays in India March 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 5 March, Wednesday | Panchayatiraj Divas | Odisha |
| 14 March, Friday | Holi | National (except Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal) |
| 14 March, Friday | Doljatra | West Bengal |
| 14 March, Friday | Yaosang | Manipur |
| 15 March, Saturday | Yaosang 2nd Day | Manipur |
| 22 March, Saturday | Bihar Day | Bihar |
| 23 March, Sunday | S. Bhagat Singh’s Martyrdom Day | Haryana |
| 28 March, Friday | Jumat-ul-Wida | Jammu Kashmir |
| 27 March, Thursday | Shab-i-Qadr | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 30 March, Sunday | Gudi Padwa | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh |
| 30 March, Sunday | Ugadi | Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana |
| 30 March, Sunday | Idul Fitr | National |
| 30 March, Sunday | Cheiraoba | Manipur |
| 31 March, Monday | Idul Fitr Holiday | Telangana |
List of Holidays in India April 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April, Tuesday | Odisha Day | Odisha |
| 1 April, Tuesday | Sarhul | Jharkhand |
| 5 April, Saturday | Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| 6 April, Sunday | Ram Navami | National (except for certain regions) |
| 10 April, Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh |
| 14 April, Monday | Bohag Bihu Holiday | Assam |
| 14 April, Monday | Maha Vishuba Sankranti | Odisha |
| 14 April, Monday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | Nationwide (except Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura) |
| 14 April, Monday | Tamil New Year | Tamil Nadu |
| 14 April, Monday | Vishu | Kerala |
| 15 April, Tuesday | Himachal Day | Himachal Pradesh |
| 15 April, Tuesday | Bengali New Year | Tripura, West Bengal |
| 18 April, Friday | Good Friday | National (except Haryana & Jammu and Kashmir) |
| 19 April, Saturday | Easter Saturday | Nagaland |
| 20 April, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Kerala, Nagaland |
| 20 April, Sunday | Garia Puja | Tripura |
| 21 April, Monday | Vaisakh | Jammu Kashmir, Punjab |
| 29 April, Tuesday | Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti | Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan |
| 30 April, Wednesday | Basava Jayanti | Karnataka |
List of Holidays in India May 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May, Thursday | Maharashtra Day | Maharashtra |
| 8 May, Thursday | Guru Rabindranath Jayanti | Tripura, West Bengal |
| 9 May, Friday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan |
| 12 May, Monday | Buddha Purnima | Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| 16 May, Friday | State Day | Sikkim |
| 24 May, Saturday | Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti | Tripura |
| 30 May, Friday | Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji’s Martyrdom Day | Punjab |
List of Holidays in India June 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June, Thursday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha | National except Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Sikkim |
| 6 June, Friday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha Holiday | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 12 June, Thursday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti | Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab |
| 14 June, Saturday | Pahili Raja | Odisha |
| 14 June, Saturday | Raja Sankranti | Odisha |
| 15 June, Sunday | YMA Day | Mizoram |
| 27 June, Friday | Ratha Yatra | Odisha |
| 29 June – 20 July, Sunday | Bonalu | Telangana |
| 30 June, Monday | Remna Ni | Mizoram |
List of Holidays in India July 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July, Sunday | MHIP Day | Mizoram |
| 11 July, Friday | Behdeinkhlam Festival | Meghalaya |
| 13 July, Sunday | Bhanu Jayanti | Sikkim |
| 13 July, Sunday | Martyrs’ Day | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 17 July, Thursday | U Tirot Sing Day | Meghalaya |
| 24 July, Thursday | Karkidaka Vavu Bali | Kerala |
| 27 July, Sunday | Haryali Teej | Haryana |
| 27 July, Friday | Muharram | National except Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Haryana, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, West Bengal |
List of Holidays in India August 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 August, Friday | Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Sikkim |
| 8 August, Friday | Jhulan Purnima | Odisha |
| 9 August, Saturday | Raksha Bandhan | Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh |
| 13 August, Wednesday | Patriots Day | Manipur |
| 15 August, Friday | Independence Day | National |
| 15 August, Friday | Parsi New Year | Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| 16 August, Saturday | De Jure Transfer Day | Pondicherry |
| 16 August, Saturday | Janmashtami | National except Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Pondicherry, West Bengal |
| 25 August, Thursday | Tithi of Srimanta Shankardev | Assam |
| 26 August, Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Telangana, Tamil Nadu |
| 27 August, Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday | Goa |
| 28 August, Thursday | Nuakhai | Odisha |
List of Holidays in India September 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September, Tuesday | Ramdev Jayanti | Rajasthan |
| 2 September, Tuesday | Teja Dashmi | Rajasthan |
| 4 September, Thursday | Eid e Milad | National except Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Punjab, Sikkim, West Bengal |
| 4 September, Thursday | First Onam | Kerala |
| 6 September, Saturday | Indra Jatra | Sikkim |
| 7 September, Sunday | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti | Kerala |
| 12 September, Friday | Friday Following Eid e Milad | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 21 September, Sunday | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi | Kerala |
| 21 September, Sunday | Mahalaya Amavasye | Karnataka, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal |
| 22 September, Monday | First Day of Bathukamma | Telangana |
| 22 September, Monday | Ghatasthapana | Rajasthan |
| 22 September, Monday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | Haryana |
| 23 September, Tuesday | Heroes Martyrdom Day | Haryana |
List of Holidays in India October 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 29 September, Monday | Maha Saptami | Meghalaya, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal |
| 30 September, Tuesday | Maha Ashtami | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Manipur, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, West Bengal |
List of Holidays in India November 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November, Saturday | Haryana Day | Haryana |
| 1 November, Saturday | Kannada Rajyothsava | Karnataka |
| 1 November, Saturday | Kut | Manipur |
| 1 November, Saturday | Puducherry Liberation Day | Pondicherry |
| 4 November, Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | National except Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura |
| 5 November, Wednesday | Karthika Purnima | Odisha, Telangana |
| 8 November, Saturday | Kanakadasa Jayanti | Karnataka |
| 11 November, Tuesday | Lhabab Duchen | Sikkim |
| 23 November, Sunday | Seng Kut Snem | Meghalaya |
| 24 November, Monday | Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day | Punjab |
List of Holidays in India December 2025
| Date | Holiday | States Observing the Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December, Monday | Indigenous Faith Day | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 3 December, Thursday | Feast of St Francis Xavier | Goa |
| 5 December, Friday | Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 12 December, Friday | Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma | Meghalaya |
| 18 December, Thursday | Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham | Meghalaya |
| 18 December, Thursday | Guru Ghasidas Jayanti | Chhattisgarh |
| 19 December, Friday | Liberation Day | Daman and Diu, Goa |
| 24 December, Wednesday | Christmas Holiday | Meghalaya, Mizoram |
| 25 December, Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December, Friday | Christmas Holiday | Meghalaya, Telangana |
| 26 December, Friday | Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti | Haryana |
| 30 December, Tuesday | Tamu Losar | Sikkim |
| 30 December, Tuesday | U Kiang Nangbah | Meghalaya |
| 31 December, Wednesday | New Year’s Eve (observed) | Manipur, Mizoram |
10 Most Important Holidays in India in 2025
1. Independence Day (15 August, Friday)
Celebrated nationwide, India’s Independence Day marks the historic day in 1947 when the country gained freedom from British rule. The day is observed with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural events across the country.
2. Republic Day (26 January, Sunday)
Republic Day honors the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, marking India’s transformation into a republic. The grand parade at Rajpath in New Delhi showcases India’s cultural diversity, military might, and achievements.
3. Diwali (22 October, Wednesday)
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals celebrated across India. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, with families decorating homes with oil lamps, exchanging sweets, and bursting fireworks.
4. Eid al-Fitr (29 March, Saturday)
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Muslims across India celebrate with prayers, feasts, and charitable acts, emphasizing community, unity, and the spirit of giving.
5. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (2 October, Thursday)
Gandhi Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s independence movement and a global icon of non-violence. The day is marked by prayer services, commemorations, and tributes to his legacy.
6. Christmas Day (25 December, Thursday)
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is celebrated by Christians across India with church services, feasts, and the exchange of gifts. Many cities are adorned with Christmas decorations, and people come together to spread joy and love.
7. Holi (9 March, Sunday)
Holi, the Festival of Colors, celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. People play with colored powders, dance, sing, and enjoy festive foods, making it one of the most joyous occasions in India.
8. Raksha Bandhan (9 August, Saturday)
Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) around their brothers’ wrists, while brothers promise to protect and care for their sisters.
9. Ganesh Chaturthi (26 August, Tuesday)
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom and prosperity. It is especially grand in Maharashtra, with large idols of Ganesha being installed and celebrated with music, dance, and processions.
10. Onam (3 September, Wednesday)
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrating the homecoming of King Mahabali. The festival includes grand feasts (Onasadya), intricate flower arrangements (pookalam), and vibrant boat races, symbolizing Kerala’s cultural heritage.
Why Are These Holidays Important in India?
India, with its diverse cultures, religions, and traditions, celebrates a wide range of holidays throughout the year. These festivals and national holidays are not only a time for people to take a break from work and school but also serve as an opportunity to connect with history, religion, and cultural values. Understanding these holidays is vital for appreciating India’s social fabric, whether you are a local or a visitor looking to experience the country’s vibrant celebrations.
Cultural Significance of Public Holidays in India
The public and government holidays in India are deeply tied to the country’s rich heritage. Whether it’s the joy of Diwali, which signifies the triumph of light over darkness, or the solemnity of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, which reminds us of the power of non-violence and peaceful resistance, each holiday carries with it lessons, memories, and values that continue to resonate through generations.
Celebrating these holidays allows Indians to reaffirm their unity in diversity and uphold their cultural and religious traditions. From Independence Day, which marks the birth of a free nation, to Christmas Day, celebrating peace and goodwill, these holidays are a reflection of the multifaceted identity of India.
Festivals and National Holidays That Bring People Together
One of the most beautiful aspects of the Indian holiday calendar is its ability to bring together people from all walks of life. Raksha Bandhan, Holi, and Eid al-Fitr are just a few examples of holidays where families and communities come together in celebration. While each holiday has its specific religious or cultural background, the sense of joy, togetherness, and respect for one another’s traditions makes these celebrations universally cherished.
How Do These Holidays Affect the Economy and Lifestyle?
While many holidays are based on religious or cultural traditions, they also have a significant impact on the Indian economy and lifestyle. Major festivals like Diwali, Christmas, and Holi drive a large part of India’s retail sales, with consumers spending on decorations, gifts, clothing, and food. These holidays also influence travel patterns, as many people take time off to visit family or travel to their hometowns.
Moreover, public holidays, especially Republic Day and Independence Day, also play a role in India’s national pride and consciousness. For businesses and government organizations, holidays provide employees with much-needed breaks, which can boost overall well-being and productivity.
Conclusion: Embrace the Diversity of Indian Holidays in 2025
India’s 2025 calendar is packed with numerous public holidays, government holidays, and celebrations that offer something for everyone. From religious observances like Ganesh Chaturthi to national celebrations such as Republic Day, these holidays provide an opportunity for reflection, connection, and celebration.
Whether you are planning to celebrate or simply curious about the holidays in India, understanding the cultural and historical importance behind each day can enhance your appreciation of the country’s vibrant tradition. Stay informed about upcoming holidays, and make sure to plan your activities to fully experience the joy and significance that each holiday brings.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for these important holidays in 2025! If you’re planning a trip or simply curious about the diverse festivals that India celebrates, make sure to check the official holiday list to stay up to date.
