The land of vibrant culture and heritage, Rajasthan, observes a diverse mix of holidays each year. From national events like Republic Day and Independence Day to vibrant regional festivals like Holi and Diwali, holidays in Rajasthan reflect the state’s deep-rooted traditions and rich religious heritage.
The state government classifies these into government holidays, bank holidays, and restricted holidays. Knowing these dates helps residents plan their finances, travel, and personal time better.
Want to know more about the official holidays observed in Rajasthan? Let’s guide you through.
| Rajasthan holidays in 2025 include a mix of national holidays, major Hindu festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Gangaur, and region-specific observances such as the Mewar Festival and Teej. |
List of Government Holidays in Rajasthan
Government holidays in Rajasthan are officially declared by the state government and apply to all government offices, schools, and institutions. These holidays may vary slightly from year to year, based on festivals and local customs.
Here is the list of government holidays in Rajasthan for 2025:
| Date | Significance |
| 14th January, Tuesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 26th January, Sunday | Republic Day |
| 12th February, Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 26th February, Wednesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 13th March, Thursday | Holi (Holika Dahan) |
| 14th March, Friday | Dhulandi |
| 30th March, Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 10th April, Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 18th April, Friday | Good Friday |
| 14th April, Monday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 31st March, Monday* | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 12th May, Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 7th June, Saturday* | Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) |
| 6th July, Sunday* | Muharram |
| 15th August, Friday | Independence Day |
| 19th August, Tuesday | Raksha Bandhan |
| 5th September, Friday* | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) |
| 2nd October, Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 12th October, Sunday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) |
| 30th October, Thursday | Deepavali (Diwali) |
| 31st October, Friday | Govardhan Puja |
| 1st November, Saturday | Bhai Dooj |
| 15th November, Saturday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25th December, Thursday | Christmas |
*Islamic holidays such as Eid and Muharram are subject to lunar observations and therefore dates may vary slightly.
List of Bank Holidays in Rajasthan
Bank holidays in Rajasthan include all government holidays, along with additional holidays specific to banks under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Banks remain closed on these days, including national holidays, religious festivals, and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Here is a list of all the bank holidays in Rajasthan in 2025:
| Date | Signficance |
| 1st January, Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 11th January, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 25th January, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 26th January, Sunday | Republic Day |
| 8th February, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 22nd February, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 26th February, Wednesday | Maha Shivratri |
| 8th March, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 14th March, Friday | Holi |
| 22nd March, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 30th March, Sunday | Ugadi |
| 31st March, Monday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 6th April, Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 10th April, Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 12th April, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 14th April, Monday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18th April, Friday | Good Friday |
| 26th April, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 29th April, Tuesday | Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti |
| 10th June, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 24th June, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 29th June, Thursday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti |
| 7th July, Saturday | Bakrid |
| 14th July, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 28th July, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 6th July, Sunday | Muharram |
| 12th July, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 26th July, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 9th August, Saturday | Raksha Bandhan |
| 15th August, Friday | Independence Day |
| 16th August, Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 23rd August, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 2nd September, Tuesday | Teja Dashmi |
| 5th September, Friday | Eid-e-Milad |
| 13th September, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 22nd September, Monday | Ghatasthapana |
| 27th September, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 30th September, Tuesday | Maha Ashtami |
| 2nd October, Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 11th October, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 21st October, Tuesday | Diwali |
| 22nd October, Wednesday | Diwali Holiday |
| 23rd October, Thursday | Bhai Dooj |
| 25th October, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 5th November, Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 8th November, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 22nd November, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
| 13th December, Saturday | 2nd Saturday |
| 25th December, Thursday | Christmas |
| 27th December, Saturday | 4th Saturday |
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List of Restricted Holidays in Rajasthan
Restricted holidays, also known as optional holidays, are not mandatory. Employees can choose a certain number of days off from this list, depending on their personal preferences or religious beliefs.
These holidays are often listed by the Rajasthan government in advance for the year. Below you can find a list of the restricted holidays in Rajasthan:
| Date | Signficance |
| 1st January, Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 13th January, Monday | Lohri Festival |
| 10th February, Monday | Vishwakarma Jayanti |
| 11th February, Tuesday | Swami Ramcharan Jayanti |
| 12th February, Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 13th February, Thursday | Shab-e-Barat |
| 23rd February, Sunday | Gadge Maharaj Jayanti |
| 23rd February, Sunday | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
| 28th March, Friday | Jumatulvida |
| 13th April, Sunday | Vaisakhi |
| 25th April, Friday | Sain Jayanti |
| 12th May, Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 10th July, Thursday | Guru Purnima |
| 15th August, Friday | Thadadi |
| 27th August, Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 28th August, Thursday | Samvatsari |
| September 6th, Saturday | Anant Chaturdashi |
| 1st October, Wednesday | Mahanavami |
| 10th October, Friday | Karva Chauth |
| 14th December, Sunday | Shri Parswanath Jayanti |
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