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 JanuaryThursday -
Makar Sankranti (R)
14 JanuaryWednesday -
Pongal (R)
14 JanuaryWednesday -
Republic Day (G)
26 JanuaryMonday -
3 JanuarySaturday
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Vasant Panchami (R)
23 JanuaryFriday -
1 FebruarySunday
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (R)
19 FebruaryThursday -
Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti (R)
12 FebruaryThursday -
Maha Shivratri (R)
15 FebruarySunday -
Holika Dahan (R)
3 MarchTuesday -
Holi (G)
4 MarchWednesday -
Jamat-ul-Vida (R)
20 MarchFriday -
19 MarchThursday
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Ram Navami (G)
27 MarchFriday -
Mahavir Jayanti (G)
31 MarchTuesday -
Good Friday (R)
3 AprilFriday -
Easter (R)
5 AprilSunday -
15 AprilWednesday
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Bohag Bihu (R)
14 AprilTuesday -
Buddha Purnima (G)
1 MayFriday -
Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore (R)
9 MaySaturday -
Idu'l Fitr (G)
19 March to 20 MarchThursday to Friday -
Rath Yatra (R)
15 JulyWednesday -
Bakrid (G)
27 MayWednesday -
28 AugustFriday
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Janmashtami (R)
4 SeptemberFriday -
15 AugustSaturday
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Parsi New Year (R)
16 AugustSunday -
Ganesh Chaturthi (R)
14 SeptemberMonday -
Muharram (G)
26 JuneFriday -
Onam (R)
26 AugustWednesday -
2 OctoberFriday
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18 OctoberSunday
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Maha Ashtami (R)
19 OctoberMonday -
Maha navami (R)
19 OctoberMonday -
20 OctoberTuesday
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Milad-ul-Nabi (G)
25 AugustTuesday -
Maharishi Valmiki Birthday (R)
26 OctoberMonday -
Karva Chauth (R)
29 OctoberThursday -
Chhoti Diwali (R)
7 NovemberSaturday -
8 NovemberSunday
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Govardhan Puja (R)
9 NovemberMonday -
Bhai Dooj (R)
11 NovemberWednesday -
Chhat Puja (R)
13 November to 16 NovemberFriday to Monday -
Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day (R)
24 NovemberTuesday -
24 NovemberTuesday
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Christmas Day (G)
25 DecemberFriday
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