Indian Holiday Calendar 2025

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is today a government holiday?” or “When’s the next long weekend?”—this Indian Holiday Calendar 2025 is your go-to guide. India, with its cultural richness and federal structure, observes a unique mix of national, state-level, and religious holidays. Some holidays, like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, are observed across the country, while others, like Ugadi, Bihu, or Onam, are state-specific or community-focused.

October 2025 features the highest number of major holidays, making it the most festive and holiday-rich month of the year in several regions across India

List of Public or Government Holidays

India’s public holidays are classified into national, government, and state-specific categories. While national holidays are uniformly observed across the country, government holidays may differ depending on state notifications and regional significance. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the key national holidays first, followed by month-wise state-level public holidays for 2025.

National Holidays in India

In India, national holidays are observed by all states and union territories, with mandatory closures for government offices, most businesses, and educational institutions. These holidays reflect the foundational moments of the nation and are uniformly recognized under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Here’s the list of Indian national holidays for 2025:

Holiday	Date	Day	Description
Republic Day	26 January	Sunday	Commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950
Independence Day	15 August	Friday	Celebrates India’s independence from British rule in 1947
Gandhi Jayanti	2 October	Thursday	Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation

List of Government Holidays in January 2025

January starts off the year with a mix of national observances, regional events, and state-specific festivals. Some holidays are fixed (like Republic Day), while others vary annually depending on regional calendars and cultural practices.

Here’s the January 2025 government holiday list, organized by date and state:

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
New Year’s Day	1 January	Wednesday	Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Goa
New Year Holiday	2 January	Thursday	Mizoram
Mannam Jayanti	2 January	Thursday	Kerala
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti	5 January	Sunday	Chandigarh, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan
Missionary Day	11 January	Saturday	Mizoram
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti	12 January	Sunday	West Bengal
Gaan-Ngai	12 January	Sunday	Manipur
Hazrat Ali Jayanti	13 January	Monday	Uttar Pradesh
Makar Sankranti/Pongal	14 January	Tuesday	Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Sikkim
Pongal	15 January	Wednesday	Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
Magh Bihu	15 January	Wednesday	Assam
Kanuma Panduga	15 January	Wednesday	Andhra Pradesh
Uzhavar Thirunal	16 January	Thursday	Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti	23 January	Thursday	Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal
State Day	25 January	Saturday	Himachal Pradesh
Republic Day	26 January	Sunday	National
Lossar	30 January	Thursday	Sikkim

These holidays reflect India’s diversity — from the harvest festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu to Gaan-Ngai, celebrated in Manipur by the Zeliangrong tribe. Some are widely recognized, while others are regionally significant.

List of Government Holidays in February 2025

February may be the shortest month, but it features a mix of cultural and spiritual observances that vary across states. From honoring social reformers to celebrating traditional tribal and regional festivals, here’s what the February 2025 government holiday calendar looks like:

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Sonam Losar	1 February	Saturday	Sikkim
Guru Ravidas Jayanti	12 February	Wednesday	Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab
Lu-Ngai-Ni	15 February	Saturday	Manipur
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti	19 February	Wednesday	Maharashtra
State Day (Arunachal & Mizoram)	20 February	Thursday	Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
Maha Shivratri	26 February	Wednesday	All States Except: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal

List of Government Holidays in March 2025

March marks the shift from winter to spring and is packed with vibrant celebrations—from Holi’s color blasts to solemn observances like Shaheed Diwas. The March 2025 government holiday calendar includes both spiritual festivals and significant cultural observances across India:

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Panchayati Raj Diwas	5 March	Wednesday	Odisha
Holi	14 March	Friday	National (except Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal)
Doljatra	14 March	Friday	West Bengal
Yaosang	14 March	Friday	Manipur
Yaosang 2nd Day	15 March	Saturday	Manipur
Bihar Day	22 March	Saturday	Bihar
S. Bhagat Singh’s Martyrdom Day	23 March	Sunday	Haryana
Jumat-ul-Vida	28 March	Friday	Jammu & Kashmir
Sheikh-ul-Qadr	27 March	Thursday	Jammu & Kashmir
Gudi Padwa	30 March	Sunday	Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
Ugadi	30 March	Sunday	Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana
Id-ul-Fitr (tentative, depending on moon)	30 March	Sunday	National (subject to moon sighting)
Cheiraoba	30 March	Sunday	Manipur

List of Government Holidays in April 2025

April is one of the most culturally significant months in the Indian calendar, featuring a blend of religious observances, state formation days, birth anniversaries of spiritual leaders, and regional New Year celebrations. Below is the detailed April 2025 government holiday list:

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Bank Holiday (Annual Closing)	1 April	Tuesday	All states (banks closed for annual financial closing)
Mahavir Jayanti	10 April	Thursday	National
Good Friday	18 April	Friday	All states except Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan
Vaisakhi/Baisakhi	13 April	Sunday	Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
Tamil New Year / Vishu / Puthandu	14 April	Monday	Tamil Nadu (Puthandu), Kerala (Vishu), Assam (Bohag Bihu), Odisha (Ambedkar Jayanti), West Bengal (Bengali New Year)
Ambedkar Jayanti	14 April	Monday	National
Bohag Bihu	14–15 April	Mon–Tue	Assam
Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh)	15 April	Tuesday	West Bengal
Himachal Day	15 April	Tuesday	Himachal Pradesh
Ram Navami	6 April	Sunday	Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
Basava Jayanti	24 April	Thursday	Karnataka
Jamat-ul-Vida	25 April	Friday	Jammu & Kashmir
Hanuman Jayanti	26 April	Saturday	Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka

List of Government Holidays in May 2025

May features a combination of religious observances, birth anniversaries, and important state formation days. It’s also a transition month from spring to summer, with many states honoring regional legends and spiritual milestones.

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
May Day / Labour Day	1 May	Thursday	All states except: Goa, Jharkhand, Manipur, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore	7 May	Wednesday	West Bengal
Maharana Pratap Jayanti	9 May	Friday	Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh
Basava Jayanti	10 May	Saturday	Karnataka
Parashuram Jayanti	10 May	Saturday	Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Buddha Purnima	12 May	Monday	Pan India
Sikkim State Day	16 May	Friday	Sikkim
Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti	25 May	Sunday	West Bengal
Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjun Dev Ji	23 May	Friday	Punjab

List of Government Holidays in June 2025

June in India typically has fewer public holidays compared to other months, but it still includes several important religious events and cultural observances, particularly in the eastern and northern states.

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Y.M.A. Day	15 June	Sunday	Mizoram
Bakrid / Eid al-Adha	7 June*	Saturday	All States (subject to moon sighting; date may vary slightly)
Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday	23 June	Monday	Punjab
Rath Yatra	26 June	Thursday	Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand

*Note: The date for Bakrid is tentative and depends on the lunar sighting.

List of Government Holidays in July 2025

July is a spiritually rich month with holidays that honor saints, sages, and the Hindu lunar calendar traditions, including Guru Purnima and Bonalu, celebrated regionally in various forms.

Here’s the official July 2025 government holiday list, along with the states where they are observed:

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Ratha Yatra (Regional)	6 July	Sunday	Odisha (regional celebrations in districts beyond Puri)
Guru Purnima	9 July	Wednesday	Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat (mostly educational institutions and spiritual gatherings)
Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh	31 July	Thursday	Haryana, Punjab
Bonalu Festival (Ashada Jatara)	20–28 July*	Multiple Days	Telangana (especially Hyderabad and Secunderabad)

*Note: Bonalu dates may vary slightly depending on local temple schedules and Ashada month rituals.

List of Government Holidays in August 2025

August is one of the most significant months in India’s holiday calendar. It includes Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, and other key religious festivals observed across multiple states.

Here is the complete August 2025 government holiday list, with dates and state-wise observance:

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Tendong Lho Rum Faat	8 August	Friday	Sikkim
Raksha Bandhan	9 August	Saturday	Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Gujarat (widely observed in North & Central India)
Independence Day (National)	15 August	Friday	All States (National Holiday)
Parsi New Year (Navroz)	16 August	Saturday	Maharashtra, Gujarat
Krishna Janmashtami	16 August	Saturday	Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh (date may vary by region.)
De jure Transfer Day (Pondicherry)	16 August	Saturday	Puducherry
Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Jayanti	16 August	Saturday	Observed symbolically in UP, not a gazetted holiday
Muharram	17 August*	Sunday	All States (date may vary based on moon sighting)
Sanskrit Diwas	18 August	Monday	Observed in schools/educational institutions; not a government holiday
Onam (Thiruvonam)	6 September*	Saturday	Kerala (falls in early September in 2025, often observed across late August or early Sept)

*Note: Dates like Muharram and Janmashtami may differ slightly by location due to lunar calendar variations.

List of Government Holidays in September 2025

September marks the start of India’s autumn festive season, with a growing number of cultural and religious holidays, especially in eastern and southern states. The month features key observances like Teej, Nuakhai, and the beginning of Navratri prep.

Here’s the detailed September 2025 government holiday list:

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Nuakhai	1 September	Monday	Odisha
Teej (Haritalika Teej)	2 September	Tuesday	Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh (especially among women)
Onam (Thiruvonam)	6 September	Saturday	Kerala
Indra Jatra	7 September	Sunday	Sikkim (Nepali community observance)
Mahalaya Amavasya	21 September	Sunday	West Bengal, Assam, Tripura
Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day	20 September	Saturday	Kerala
Durga Puja (Sashti Begins)	From 27 September	Saturday	West Bengal, Assam, Tripura (continues into October)

List of Government Holidays in October 2025

October is one of the most holiday-dense months in India, featuring multiple major Hindu festivals, national observances, and state-specific events. With celebrations like Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali week kick-off, many institutions remain closed for extended periods.

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	2 October	Thursday	All States (National Holiday)
Vijayadashami/Dussehra	2 October	Thursday	All States (pan-India cultural celebration)
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti	7 October	Tuesday	Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab
Indian Air Force Day	8 October	Wednesday	Not a public holiday, but observed ceremonially
Karwa Chauth	15 October	Wednesday	North India (not an official govt holiday, though widely practiced)
Dhanteras	18 October	Saturday	UP, Bihar, Gujarat (pre-Diwali, not always a declared holiday)
Chhoti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi	19 October	Sunday	Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka (partial observance)
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja	20 October	Monday	All States (except Kerala; primary Diwali holiday)
Govardhan Puja	22 October	Wednesday	UP, Bihar, Haryana, MP
Bhai Dooj	23 October	Thursday	North & Central India

List of Government Holidays in November 2025

November offers a mix of regional religious festivals, spiritual observances, and a few nationally acknowledged holidays like Guru Nanak Jayanti and Constitution Day (notified in select states or observed institutionally).

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)	5 November	Wednesday	Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi
Chhath Puja (Usha Arghya)	6 November	Thursday	Same as above
Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepawali	12 November	Wednesday	UP, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal
Guru Nanak Jayanti/Gurpurab	15 November	Saturday	Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, UP
Kanakadasa Jayanti	18 November	Tuesday	Karnataka
Constitution Day	26 November	Wednesday	Pan India (observed in schools, courts, and public offices, not a full public holiday)
Igas-Bagwal (Govardhan Puja variant)	24 November	Monday	Uttarakhand

List of Government Holidays in December 2025

December concludes the year with a relatively lighter but culturally diverse holiday lineup, including Christmas, regional spiritual observances, and tribal festivals celebrated primarily in the northeast and southern states.

Holiday	Date	Day	State(s) Observed
Feast of St. Francis Xavier	3 December	Wednesday	Goa
Pa-Togan Nengminza Sangma Day	12 December	Friday	Meghalaya
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti	18 December	Thursday	Chhattisgarh
Karthigai Deepam	10 December	Wednesday	Tamil Nadu
Christmas	25 December	Thursday	All States
Tamu Losar	30 December	Tuesday	Sikkim
New Year’s Eve (institutional only)	31 December	Wednesday	Not a government holiday; occasionally observed in some offices as a half day

Though Christmas is the only nationally declared public holiday, December’s regional observances—especially in Goa, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, and Sikkim—add to the cultural diversity of year-end celebrations.

List of India Festival Holidays

India is known for its vibrant and diverse festivals, many of which are declared as public or government holidays based on regional and religious significance. These festivals are either celebrated nationally or observed in specific states or communities. Below is a consolidated list of major Indian festival holidays in 2025, which often coincide with bank and government holidays:

Festival Holiday	Date	Day	Widely Observed In
Makar Sankranti/Pongal	14 January	Tuesday	Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat
Vasant Panchami	3 February	Monday	West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar
Maha Shivratri	26 February	Wednesday	Pan India
Holi	14 March	Friday	UP, MP, Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, Haryana
Ram Navami	6 April	Sunday	UP, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand
Mahavir Jayanti	10 April	Thursday	Pan India
Good Friday	18 April	Friday	All States (except Haryana, Rajasthan, J&K)
Buddha Purnima	12 May	Monday	All States
Rath Yatra	26 June	Thursday	Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal
Raksha Bandhan	9 August	Saturday	North & Central India
Krishna Janmashtami	16 August	Saturday	UP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Delhi
Ganesh Chaturthi	26 August	Tuesday	Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka
Onam (Thiruvonam)	6 September	Saturday	Kerala
Durga Puja (Ashtami to Dashami)	29 Sept – 2 Oct	Mon–Thu	West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha
Dussehra / Vijayadashami	2 October	Thursday	Pan India
Karwa Chauth	15 October	Wednesday	North India
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja	20 October	Monday	Pan India (except Kerala)
Govardhan Puja	22 October	Wednesday	UP, Bihar, Haryana, MP
Bhai Dooj	23 October	Thursday	North & Central India
Chhath Puja	5–6 November	Wed–Thu	Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP
Guru Nanak Jayanti	15 November	Saturday	Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana
Christmas	25 December	Thursday	Pan India

List of Bank Holidays in India 2025

Bank holidays in India are governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act and are notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These holidays vary from state to state and include a mix of national holidays, religious observances, and regional events. In addition to declared holidays, banks are closed every Sunday and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

Below is a compiled list of key bank holidays across India in 2025 (selective and state-wise):

Holiday	Date	Day	States Where Banks Are Likely Closed
Republic Day	26 January	Sunday	Nationwide
Maha Shivratri	26 February	Wednesday	Pan India
Holi	14 March	Friday	UP, Bihar, MP, Delhi, Jharkhand, Haryana
Ram Navami	6 April	Sunday	UP, Bihar, Jharkhand (regional)
Mahavir Jayanti	10 April	Thursday	Nationwide
Good Friday	18 April	Friday	Most states
Eid-ul-Fitr*	30 March*	Sunday	All states (subject to moon sighting)
Buddha Purnima	12 May	Monday	All states
Bakrid* (Eid al-Adha)	7 June*	Saturday	All states (tentative)
Rath Yatra	26 June	Thursday	Odisha, Jharkhand, WB
Independence Day	15 August	Friday	Nationwide
Krishna Janmashtami	16 August	Saturday	UP, MP, Gujarat, Odisha
Ganesh Chaturthi	26 August	Tuesday	Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka
Dussehra / Vijayadashami	2 October	Thursday	Nationwide
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja	20 October	Monday	Nationwide (except Kerala)
Govardhan Puja	22 October	Wednesday	UP, Bihar, MP
Bhai Dooj	23 October	Thursday	North & Central India
Guru Nanak Jayanti	15 November	Saturday	Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal
Christmas	25 December	Thursday	Nationwide

Note:

⇒ Eid-ul-Fitr and Bakrid dates may shift depending on the lunar calendar and moon sighting.R
⇒ BI’s official state-wise holiday circular is usually released in December of the previous year.
⇒ Saturdays: Banks are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays every month.
⇒ Sundays: Weekly closures across all banking institutions.

Regional Holiday List 2025

India’s cultural fabric is interwoven with hundreds of regional holidays that reflect the linguistic, spiritual, and historical diversity across states. These holidays are not uniformly observed and are typically declared by respective state governments based on local traditions, anniversaries, tribal festivals, and linguistic celebrations.

Holiday	Approx. Date	Day	Region/State(s) Observed
Pongal / Uzhavar Thirunal	14–16 January	Tue–Thu	Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry
Magh Bihu	15 January	Wednesday	Assam
Hazrat Ali’s Birthday	13 January	Monday	Uttar Pradesh
State Day (Himachal Pradesh)	25 January	Saturday	Himachal Pradesh
Mizo New Year/Chapchar Kut	March (TBD)	Varies	Mizoram
Gudi Padwa/Marathi New Year	30 March	Sunday	Maharashtra
Ugadi	30 March	Sunday	Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka
Bohag Bihu	14–15 April	Mon–Tue	Assam
Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh)	15 April	Tuesday	West Bengal
Basava Jayanti	24 April	Thursday	Karnataka
Maharashtra Day	1 May	Thursday	Maharashtra
Sikkim State Day	16 May	Friday	Sikkim
Raja Sankranti	14 June	Saturday	Odisha
Bonalu Festival	20–28 July	Multiple	Telangana (Hyderabad, Secunderabad)
Nuakhai	1 September	Monday	Odisha
De Jure Transfer Day	16 August	Saturday	Puducherry
Karthigai Deepam	10 December	Wednesday	Tamil Nadu
Tamu Losar	30 December	Tuesday	Sikkim

These regional holidays may or may not be bank holidays but are often observed in state government offices, schools, and local businesses. They’re deeply tied to agricultural calendars, state formation histories, and indigenous traditions.

Central vs State Government Holidays

India follows a dual structure of governance, and the holiday system is accordingly split into Central Government Holidays and State Government Holidays. Understanding the distinction between the two helps individuals, HR professionals, and businesses plan calendars more accurately.

Aspect	Central Government Holidays	State Government Holidays
Authority Issuing	Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions	Respective State Governments
Applicable To	Central Government Offices, PSUs, and institutions under Union Government	State Government Departments, State PSUs, Schools, Colleges
Categories	Gazetted (Mandatory) Restricted (Optional) Special Holidays	State-declared based on regional festivals and events
Uniformity	Uniform across all states	Varies from state to state
Examples of Holidays	Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas	Pongal (Tamil Nadu), Bihu (Assam), Chhath Puja (Bihar), Basava Jayanti (Karnataka)
Overlap with State Holidays	Often overlap with major festivals	May or may not overlap with central list
Binding Nature	Mandatory for all central institutions	Mandatory for all state-level government offices
Relevance to Private Sector	Some private companies follow central holidays (especially PSUs)	Private entities often refer to the state list to define their holiday calendar
Gazette Notification	Published annually by the Central Government in the Gazette of India	Published annually by each State Government

Gazetted vs. Non-Gazetted Holidays

In the Indian government holiday system, all holidays are classified into Gazetted (G) and Non-Gazetted (NG) categories. This classification is crucial for administrative and HR purposes, as it defines whether a holiday is mandatory or optional.

Aspect	Gazetted Holidays	Non-Gazetted (Restricted) Holidays
Definition	Mandatory holidays published in the official Gazette of India	Optional holidays that employees may choose based on personal/religious preference
Applicability	Applicable to all central government offices, many state offices, PSUs, banks, post offices, courts	Applicable at the discretion of the employee and institution
Institutional Closure	Offices must remain closed	Offices remain open; only individual leave is granted
Decided By	Central Government (Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions)	Provided as a list by central/state governments, chosen by employees
Number of Holidays	14 compulsory holidays per year	Typically 2 optional holidays allowed per employee
Examples	Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Holi, Diwali, Eid, Good Friday, Christmas	Bhai Dooj, Karwa Chauth, Basava Jayanti (state-specific), Chhath Puja (outside Bihar/UP), Easter Monday
Uniformity Across India	Generally uniform with minor state-wise variations	Varies widely based on region, religion, and institution
Binding for Institutions	Mandatory observance	Not binding; optional for employees
Published In	Official Gazette of India	Internal circulars and official holiday lists from respective departments

Conclusion

The Indian Holiday Calendar 2025 reflects the country’s immense cultural, religious, and regional diversity. From national holidays observed across all states to state-specific festivals and regional observances, the calendar is shaped by centuries of tradition and modern administrative frameworks.

Understanding the distinctions between central and state government holidays, gazetted vs. non-gazetted classifications, and the varied bank closure schedules helps individuals and organizations alike in effective planning, compliance, and leave management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many holidays are there in the Indian calendar?
India observes around 30–40 government holidays annually, varying by state and region.

How many holidays are there in 365 days in India?
Across all states combined, over 100 unique holidays may be observed throughout the year, though not all apply nationally.

How many holidays are allowed in India?
Central government offices typically observe 14 mandatory gazetted holidays and 2–3 restricted (optional) holidays per year.

What is the biggest Indian holiday?
Diwali is widely considered the most celebrated Indian festival across religions, cultures, and regions.

How many national holidays are there in India?
India has 3 national holidays: Republic Day (26 Jan), Independence Day (15 Aug), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct).

How many holidays are compulsory in India?
The government mandates 14 gazetted holidays for central government offices; state governments declare their own compulsory list.

Are public holidays mandatory for private companies in India?
No, private companies aren’t bound to observe all public holidays, but they typically follow the state’s Shops and Establishments Act.

What are the minimum holidays as per labor law in India?
Most state laws mandate a minimum of 7–10 paid public holidays annually for workers under the Shops and Establishments Act.

Is 1st May a compulsory holiday in India?
May Day (Labor Day) is a public holiday in many states but not mandatory nationwide.

Is a public holiday compulsory?
Only gazetted and notified holidays are mandatory for government offices; public holidays are not always binding for private entities.

What is a gazetted holiday?
A gazetted holiday is an official, mandatory public holiday published in the Gazette of India, requiring closure of government offices.

What is a restricted holiday in India?
A restricted (optional) holiday allows employees to choose 1–2 holidays based on personal/religious preferences from a predefined list.

What is the difference between a public holiday and a government holiday?
A public holiday may apply broadly (schools, banks, transport), while a government holiday applies strictly to government institutions.

Which state has more government holidays?
States like Assam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal often top the list with 35+ notified holidays in a year.

What is the difference between national holiday and gazetted holiday?
National holidays are uniformly mandatory across India (3 days), while gazetted holidays include both national and religious/cultural events declared annually.

How many festival holidays are there in India?
India celebrates over 25–30 major festivals that are recognized as holidays, though not all are observed in every state.

How many festival holidays are mandatory in India?
There is no fixed number, but the central government includes around 8–10 festival-related gazetted holidays annually.