Holidays and Observances in India in 2025
Following is a list of holidays and observances in India for 2025, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases India's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
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Republic Day | January 26 | Sunday | National Holiday |
Dol Purnima / Dolo Jatra | March 14 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Holi | March 14 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | March 31 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Rama Navami | April 06 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mahavir Jayanti | April 10 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Good Friday | April 18 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Buddha Purnima | May 12 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date) | June 07 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date) | July 06 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday |
Independence Day | August 15 | Friday | National Holiday |
Krishna Janmashtami | August 16 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday |
Milad un-Nabi (Tentative Date) | September 05 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday |
Dussehra | October 02 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02 | Thursday | National Holiday |
Diwali/Deepavali | October 20 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 05 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday |
Christmas | December 25 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023