India is a land of diverse cultures, and this diversity is reflected in its holidays, which can be broadly categorized into three types: national holidays, religious holidays, and regional holidays.
These holidays are as per the Circular issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Please Note that 'G' indicates a Gazetted Holiday and 'R' indicates a Restricted Holiday.
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Occasion
DateDay
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New Year's Day (R)
1 JanuaryWednesday -
Makar Sankranti (R)
14 JanuaryTuesday -
Pongal (R)
14 January to 17 JanuaryTuesday to Friday -
Republic Day (G)
26 JanuarySunday -
14 January to 14 JanuaryTuesday to Wednesday
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Vasant Panchami (R)
2 FebruarySunday -
12 FebruaryWednesday
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (R)
19 FebruaryWednesday -
Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti (R)
23 FebruarySunday -
Maha Shivratri (R)
26 FebruaryWednesday -
Holika Dahan (R)
13 MarchThursday -
Holi (G)
14 MarchFriday -
Jamat-ul-Vida (R)
27 March to 28 MarchThursday to Friday -
30 MarchSunday
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Ram Navami (G)
17 AprilWednesday -
Mahavir Jayanti (G)
10 AprilThursday -
Good Friday (R)
18 AprilFriday -
Easter (R)
20 AprilSunday -
14 AprilMonday
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Bohag Bihu (R)
14 April to 20 AprilMonday to Sunday -
Buddha Purnima (G)
12 MayMonday -
Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore (R)
8 MayThursday -
Idu'l Fitr (G)
30 March to 31 MarchSunday to Monday -
Rath Yatra (R)
27 JuneFriday -
Bakrid (G)
6 June to 7 JuneFriday to Saturday -
9 AugustSaturday
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Janmashtami (R)
16 AugustSaturday -
15 AugustFriday
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Parsi New Year (R)
15 AugustFriday -
Ganesh Chaturthi (R)
26 August to 27 AugustTuesday to Wednesday -
Muharram (G)
27 JulyFriday -
Onam (R)
26 August to 4 SeptemberTuesday to Thursday -
2 OctoberThursday
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29 SeptemberMonday
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Maha Ashtami (R)
30 SeptemberTuesday -
Maha navami (R)
1 OctoberWednesday -
2 OctoberThursday
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Milad-ul-Nabi (G)
4 September to 5 SeptemberThursday to Friday -
Maharishi Valmiki Birthday (R)
7 OctoberTuesday -
Karva Chauth (R)
9 October to 10 OctoberThursday to Friday -
Chhoti Diwali (R)
20 OctoberMonday -
21 October
Tuesday -
Govardhan Puja (R)
22 October
Wednesday -
Bhai Dooj (R)
23 NovemberThursday -
Chhat Puja (R)
27 october to 28 OctoberMonday to Tuesday -
Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day (R)
24 NovemberMonday -
5 NovemberWednesday
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Christmas Day (G)
25 DecemberThursday
These holidays reflect India's rich cultural tapestry and offer a glimpse into its varied traditions and customs.
भारत के अवकाशों की सूची 2025 हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहां क्लिक करें