Indian Public Holidays Calendar 2025 | List of Public or Government Holidays

Indian Public Holidays Calendar 2025: Public Holiday in India 2025 includes 17 Gazetted Holidays and 34 Restricted Holidays declared by Public Grievances and Pensions. These holidays, based on significant religious and cultural dates, are observed by schools, offices, and businesses across the country. The list of holidays may vary by state, giving people time to rest or celebrate local traditions.

In this article, we will provide you all information about Indian Holidays, when and why these holidays celebrated. This article provides you all details like date, day, history and significance of these holidays.

Some major Legal holidays in India include Independence Day on August 15, Republic Day on January 26, and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. Legal holidays vary by region and state, depending on local customs and religious observances, but they all hold great significance in India.

National Holidays in India

Here is the list of some National public holidays which are celebrated all across the India.

Holiday

Date

Day

Republic Day

26 January, 2025

Sunday

Independence Day

15 August, 2025

Friday

Gandhi Jayanti

2 October, 2025

Thursday

Labour Day

1 May, 2025

Thursday

Christmas Day

25 December, 2025

Wednesday

Cultural Indian Public Holidays Calendar

Public Holidays

Here is the list of some Cultural legal holidays which are celebrated all across the India.

Holiday

Date

Day

Type

Makar Sankranti

14 January,2025

Tuesday

Cultural/Festival

Maha Shivaratri

04 March, 2025

Tuesday         

Religious

Diwali 

23 October, 2025

Thursday        

Religious/Festival

Holi

20 March, 2025

Thursday        

Religious/Festival

Eid ul-Fitr        

22 April, 2025

Tuesday

Religious

Navratri          

25 September, 2025

Thursday        

Religious/Festival

Dussehra        

06 October, 2025

Monday          

Religious/Festival

Onam 

29 August, 2025

Friday

Cultural/Festival

Guru Nanak Jayanti

12 November, 2025

Wednesday

Religious

Christmas       

25 December, 2025

Wednesday

Religious

Baisakhi         

14 April, 2025

Monday          

Cultural/Festival

Indian Holidays Calendar According to Religious in India

Holiday

Date

Day

Religion

Ram Navami  

11 April,2025

Friday

Hindu

Good Friday   

18 April,2025

Friday

Christian

Eid al-Fitr (Tentative)

21 April,2025

Monday

Islam

Buddha Purnima

22 May,2025

Thursday

Hindu

Eid al-Adha (Tentative)      

19 June, 2025

Thursday

Islam

Raksha Bandhan

09 August,2025

Saturday

Islam

Janmashtami 

18 August,2025

Monday

Hindu

Ganesh Chaturthi

25 August,2025

Saturday

Hindu

Dussehra        

5 October,2025

Friday 

Hindu

Diwali 

20 October,2025

Wednesday

Hindu

Eid-e-Milad (Tentative)      

08 November,2025

Saturday

Islam

To learn more about Ahoi Ashtami, including the Vrat Katha, Puja timing, Vidhi, and fasting process, check out our detailed article.

Significance of Indian Legal Holidays Calendar

Holidays in India hold great significance as they reflect the country’s rich cultural, religious, and historical diversity. These holidays serve as opportunities for people to come together, celebrate, and honor important events, traditions, and values. They allow individuals to take a break from work and school, giving them time to connect with family, friends, and their communities.

For example, national holidays like Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (January 26) celebrate India’s independence and the adoption of its Constitution, fostering a sense of patriotism and national pride. Religious holidays such as Diwali, Eid, and Christmas bring communities together to observe rituals, offer prayers, and share in the joy of festivals.

Cultural holidays like Baisakhi and Holi celebrate the harvest, seasonal changes, and the success of good over evil, helping people stay connected to nature and their traditions. These holidays also provide a chance to practice values like love, compassion, and unity.

Bottom Line

Indian Public Holidays Calendar 2025: Holidays in India play an important role in bringing people together to celebrate the country’s rich culture, history, and religious traditions. These holidays allow individuals to relax, reflect, and connect with family and friends while also fostering a sense of unity and pride among diverse communities.

FAQ’s

India has around 20-25 holidays, depending on the region and year.

The most famous public holiday in India is Diwali, celebrated by millions across the country.

In India, the mandatory public holidays include Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), which are observed nationwide.

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