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India Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

78 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for India in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated many countries such as in India on the January 1 in the Gregorian calendar.
Restricted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Last day of Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
Observance
Mon
Monday, January 6, 2025
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is the Sikh annual celebration that occurs in countries such as India around December or January in the Gregorian calendar.
Restricted Holiday
Mon
Monday, January 13, 2025
Lohri
Lohri is a observance in India
Observance
Tue
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Pongal
Many southern states in India, particularly Tamil Nadu, celebrate Pongal as a thanksgiving for the good harvest season in mid-January every year.
Restricted Holiday
Tue
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Tue
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Hazarat Ali's Birthday
Hazarat Ali's Birthday is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Republic Day
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.
Gazetted Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Lunar New Year
Lunar New year is an annual global celebration in many countries including India.
Observance
February
Sun
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami, or India’s spring festival, is a Hindu event that includes special rituals and highlights the start of spring.
Restricted Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas Jayanti is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Fri
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many places worldwide, including in India, on February 14 each year.
Observance
Wed
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Shivaji Jayanti
Shivaji Jayanti is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
Gazetted Holiday
March
Sun
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Holika Dahana
Holika Dahana is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Fri
Friday, March 14, 2025
Holi
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.
Gazetted Holiday
Fri
Friday, March 14, 2025
Dolyatra
Dolyatra is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in India (New Delhi)
Season
Fri
Friday, March 28, 2025
Jamat Ul-Vida
Jamat Ul-Vida is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Chaitra Sukhladi
Chaitra Sukhladi is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Ugadi
Ugadi is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Mon
Monday, March 31, 2025
Ramzan Id
One day of Eid-ul-Fitar, which marks the end of Ramadan, is a gazetted holiday in India.
Gazetted Holiday
April
Sun
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Rama Navami
Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Rama, the first son of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya.
Restricted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in India
Gazetted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 13, 2025
First day of Passover
During Passover, the Jewish people remember the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, their exodus from Egypt, and that their first-born children were spared during the 10th plague, as told in the Haggadah.
Observance
Sun
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a harvest celebration on either April 13 or April 14 in the Gregorian calendar. It is one of India’s most notable celebrations.
Restricted Holiday
Mon
Monday, April 14, 2025
Mesadi
Mesadi is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Mon
Monday, April 14, 2025
Ambedkar Jayanti
Ambedkar Jayanti is a observance in India
Observance
Tue
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Bahag Bihu/Vaisakhadi
Bahag Bihu/Vaisakhadi is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Christian
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Many Christians commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death on Good Friday. It is a gazetted holiday in India.
Gazetted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Day
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Restricted Holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
International Worker's Day
Observance
Fri
Friday, May 9, 2025
Birthday of Rabindranath
Birthday of Rabindranath is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
Mon
Monday, May 12, 2025
Buddha Purnima/Vesak
Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima, celebrates of Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death.
Gazetted Holiday
June
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Bakrid
For India's more than 200 million Muslims, Bakrid, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the holiest days of the year.
Gazetted Holiday
Sun
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Fathers' Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in India (New Delhi)
Season
Fri
Friday, June 27, 2025
Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
July
Sun
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Muharram/Ashura
Muharram, or the Islamic New Year, is a public holiday in India.
Gazetted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a festival that honors spiritual Gurus by remembering their life and teachings. It is observed on the full moon day, Purnima, in the Hindu month of Ashadh, which is usually June or July.
Observance
August
Sun
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Friendship Day
For many Indian people, the first Sunday of August is dedicated to celebrating their best friends.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister.
Restricted Holiday
Fri
Friday, August 15, 2025
Independence Day
India's Independence Day is an annual gazetted holiday on August 15 to commemorate the day India became an independent nation.
Gazetted Holiday
Fri
Friday, August 15, 2025
Janmashtami (Smarta)
Janmashtami (Smarta) is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Fri
Friday, August 15, 2025
Parsi New Year
Parsi New Year is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Sat
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Janmashtami
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.
Gazetted Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.
Restricted Holiday
September
Fri
Friday, September 5, 2025
Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad
Milad un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India and marks the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
Gazetted Holiday
Fri
Friday, September 5, 2025
Onam
Onam is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
First Day of Sharad Navratri
First Day of Sharad Navratri is a observance and Hindu holiday in India
Hinduism
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in India (New Delhi)
Season
Sun
Sunday, September 28, 2025
First Day of Durga Puja Festivities
First Day of Durga Puja Festivities is a observance and Hindu holiday in India
Hinduism
Mon
Monday, September 29, 2025
Maha Saptami
Maha Saptami is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Tue
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Maha Ashtami
Maha Ashtami is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
October
Wed
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Maha Navami
Maha Navami is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Mahatma Gandhi's birthday is an annual gazetted holiday in India on October 2.
Gazetted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Dussehra
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.
Gazetted Holiday
Tue
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Fri
Friday, October 10, 2025
Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)
Karwa Chauth is an annual one-day festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva and goddess Parvati. It is celebrated by all married Hindu women on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, which is usually in October.
Restricted Holiday
Mon
Monday, October 20, 2025
Naraka Chaturdasi
Naraka Chaturdasi is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Mon
Monday, October 20, 2025
Diwali/Deepavali
Diwali is a festival of physical and spiritual light celebrated in October or November each year.
Gazetted Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Bhai Duj
Bhai Duj is a Hindu festival that celebrates the relationship between a brother and a sister on the second day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Kartika.
Restricted Holiday
Tue
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
Fri
Friday, October 31, 2025
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
Observance
November
Wed
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in India
Gazetted Holiday
Mon
Monday, November 24, 2025
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day is a restricted holiday in India
Restricted Holiday
December
Mon
Monday, December 15, 2025
First Day of Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for 8 days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
Observance
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in India (New Delhi)
Season
Mon
Monday, December 22, 2025
Last day of Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
Observance
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Restricted Holiday
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas
Many Christians celebrate Christmas Day, which is a gazetted holiday in India, on December 25 each year.
Gazetted Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance

Understanding India Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in India

India celebrates the world's most diverse holiday calendar with festivals from Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism all officially recognized. Federal holidays are few (3) but each state adds 10-20 more reflecting regional culture and demographics. Diwali season transforms the entire country into celebration of lights, while regional variations create a year-round festival calendar.

Major Holidays & Celebrations

Diwali (Deepavali)(October/November (varies by lunar calendar))

Significance: Festival of Lights, most important Hindu festival celebrating victory of light over darkness, good over evil. Five-day festival with day 3 being main celebration. Major economic impact - shopping season peaks, gold buying surges.

Traditions: Lighting diyas (oil lamps) and candles, fireworks, rangoli patterns, Lakshmi puja (goddess of wealth), cleaning/decorating homes, gambling (considered auspicious), and gift exchanges.

Traditional Foods: Mithai (endless varieties of sweets), samosas, chakli, dry fruits, and elaborate vegetarian feasts. Sweet shops reach peak sales. Regional specialties abound.

Business Impact: Markets surge before Diwali with shopping frenzy. Actual Diwali day is holiday but celebrations span week. Major travel period. Expect noise and air pollution from fireworks. Bonuses paid, new business ventures started (auspicious time).

Holi (Festival of Colors)(February/March (day after full moon))

Significance: Spring festival celebrating triumph of good over evil, end of winter. Famous for throwing colored powder and water. One of most joyful Hindu celebrations where social norms relax - rank and status temporarily forgotten.

Traditions: Throwing colored powder (gulal) and colored water, bonfires (Holika Dahan night before), singing, dancing, drinking bhang (cannabis drink), visiting friends/family, and general revelry.

Traditional Foods: Gujiya (sweet dumplings), bhang-laced drinks, pakoras, dahi vada, and festive snacks. Much of food is finger-food friendly given messy celebrations.

Business Impact: Official holiday in most states. Previous evening also lost to Holika Dahan. Expect color-stained clothes/cars after. Avoid wearing good clothes near Holi. Businesses may close 2-3 days.

Republic Day(January 26)

Significance: Commemorates 1950 adoption of Constitution making India a republic. Major patriotic event with military parade in Delhi showcasing India's diversity, military might, and cultural heritage. Marks transformation from British dominion to sovereign republic.

Traditions: Grand military parade in New Delhi (Rajpath), chief guest from foreign nation, display of India's diversity (tableaux from states), military hardware, folk performances, flag hoisting, and patriotic songs.

Traditional Foods: Not food-specific. Various Indian snacks enjoyed during parade viewing. Street food vendors do good business.

Business Impact: National holiday with banks/government offices closed. Private sector varies. Delhi focused on parade. Good time for long weekend travel.

Eid ul-Fitr(Varies (end of Ramadan))

Significance: Muslim celebration ending Ramadan fast month. Given India's 200+ million Muslims (second-largest Muslim population globally), Eid is major national holiday. Celebrated across India with regional variations.

Traditions: Morning prayers at mosques/Eidgahs, wearing new clothes, Eidi (money gifts) to children, visiting relatives, feast meals, and charitable giving (Zakat al-Fitr).

Traditional Foods: Biryani, kebabs, sheer khurma (vermicelli pudding), haleem, dates, and endless sweet varieties. Regional Muslim cuisine specialties shine.

Business Impact: Official holiday in most states. Markets see surge before Eid. Travel peaks as people return to hometowns. Muslim-majority areas (Kerala, parts of UP) essentially close for 3 days.

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

India's federal structure means massive regional variation. Central government has 3 national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) but states add 8-12 more based on local culture. North India's holidays differ from South, East from West. Festival dates follow lunar/solar calendars creating annual variation. Some years have 14-16 public holidays, others 10-12.

Business Travel & Coordination

Diwali season (October-November) is trickiest - week before and after Diwali sees reduced business. Holi (March) disrupts schedules. August-September has multiple holidays (Independence Day, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi). Winter (December-February) is best for business. Monsoon season (June-September) can flood cities. Indian business culture values relationships - expect tea/chai offers, longer meetings establishing rapport. IST (Indian Stretchable Time) is real - punctuality flexible except with foreigners.

Cultural Traditions & Insights

Indian culture is incredibly diverse - generalizing is dangerous. North differs from South, Hindu from Muslim from Christian. Hierarchy matters - respect elders/seniors. Head bobble means yes, no, maybe depending on context (confuses foreigners). Food diversity is massive - North favors wheat/meat, South favors rice/vegetarian. Negotiation and bargaining expected except in formal retail. Family obligations trump work - wedding invitations are commands to attend. Cricket is religion - matches stop the nation. Bollywood influences fashion, music, social norms nationwide.

Timezone Coordination Tips

India uses IST (UTC+5:30) year-round - unique half-hour offset with no DST. This puts India 9.5 hours ahead of US East Coast, 10.5 hours ahead of UK. When coordinating meetings, afternoon IST (2-5 PM) works for morning US East Coast (4:30-7:30 AM). Indian business hours officially 9:30-6 but IT sector often works late to coordinate with US clients. Lunch is 1-2 PM. The half-hour offset catches people off-guard - double-check when scheduling.

Why Check India Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

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