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Holidays in 2025: Month-by-Month List of Key Dates and Festivals

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As the new year draws near, many of us are eager to plan how we will spend our holidays. Whether it's taking a much-needed break, visiting new places, or simply relaxing with family, holidays offer moments of joy and renewal. In India, the holiday calendar for 2025 is filled with a variety of national holidays, regional celebrations, and extended weekends. These holidays not only provide breaks from our regular routines but also reflect India's rich cultural and religious diversity.

India, known for its vast array of cultures and traditions, celebrates numerous festivals and events throughout the year, making its holiday list both rich and diverse. From Independence Day, a celebration of national freedom, to Diwali, the festival of lights, each holiday has its own special meaning. Whether solemn events like Gandhi Jayanti or joyous ones like Holi, these holidays provide opportunities to reflect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

This guide offers a comprehensive overview of India's holidays for 2025, covering national and regional holidays along with their cultural significance. Whether you're planning a spiritual retreat, a family gathering, or simply some personal time off, this list will help you plan effectively.

2025 Holiday List

Date Holiday Name Type
1 Jan (Wed) New Year's Day Restricted Holiday
6 Jan (Mon) Guru Govind Singh Jayanti Restricted Holiday
14 Jan (Tue) Pongal Restricted Holiday
14 Jan (Tue) Makar Sankranti Restricted Holiday
14 Jan (Tue) Hazarat Ali's Birthday Restricted Holiday
26 Jan (Sun) Republic Day Gazetted Holiday
2 Feb (Sun) Vasant Panchami Restricted Holiday
12 Feb (Wed) Guru Ravidas Jayanti Restricted Holiday
19 Feb (Wed) Shivaji Jayanti Restricted Holiday
26 Feb (Wed) Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri Gazetted Holiday
13 Mar (Thu) Holika Dahana Restricted Holiday
14 Mar (Fri) Holi Gazetted Holiday
14 Mar (Fri) Dolyatra Restricted Holiday
28 Mar (Fri) Jamat Ul-Vida (Tentative Date) Restricted Holiday
30 Mar (Sun) Chaitra Sukhladi Restricted Holiday
30 Mar (Sun) Ugadi Restricted Holiday
30 Mar (Sun) Gudi Padwa Restricted Holiday
31 Mar (Mon) Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative Date) Gazetted Holiday
6 Apr (Sun) Rama Navami Restricted Holiday
10 Apr (Thu) Mahavir Jayanti Gazetted Holiday
18 Apr (Fri) Good Friday Gazetted Holiday
12 May (Mon) Buddha Purnima/Vesak Gazetted Holiday
7 Jun (Sat) Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date) Gazetted Holiday
6 Jul (Sun) Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date) Gazetted Holiday
9 Aug (Sat) Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) Restricted Holiday
15 Aug (Fri) Independence Day Gazetted Holiday
15 Aug (Fri) Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
15 Aug (Fri) Parsi New Year Restricted Holiday
16 Aug (Sat) Janmashtami Gazetted Holiday
27 Aug (Wed) Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi Restricted Holiday
5 Sep (Fri) Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad (Tentative Date) Gazetted Holiday
5 Sep (Fri) Onam Restricted Holiday
29 Sep (Mon) Maha Saptami Restricted Holiday
30 Sep (Tue) Maha Ashtami Restricted Holiday
1 Oct (Wed) Maha Navami Restricted Holiday
2 Oct (Thu) Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Gazetted Holiday
2 Oct (Thu) Dussehra Gazetted Holiday
7 Oct (Tue) Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Restricted Holiday
10 Oct (Fri) Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) Restricted Holiday
20 Oct (Mon) Naraka Chaturdasi Restricted Holiday
20 Oct (Mon) Diwali/Deepavali Gazetted Holiday
22 Oct (Wed) Govardhan Puja Restricted Holiday
23 Oct (Thu) Bhai Duj Restricted Holiday
28 Oct (Tue) Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) Restricted Holiday
5 Nov (Wed) Guru Nanak Jayanti Gazetted Holiday
24 Nov (Mon) Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day Restricted Holiday
24 Dec (Wed) Christmas Eve Restricted Holiday
25 Dec (Thu) Christmas Gazetted Holiday

This list of holidays for 2025 is your ideal reference to plan vacations, celebrations, and personal time.

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from jagranjosh. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation.