Rajasthan Holidays

Rajasthan Holidays

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, TuesdayMakar Sankranti
26th January, SundayRepublic Day
12th February, WednesdayGuru Ravidas Jayanti 
26th February, WednesdayMaha Shivratri
13th March, ThursdayHoli (Holika Dahan)
14th March, FridayDhulandi
30th March, SundayRam Navami 
10th April, ThursdayMahavir Jayanti
18th April, FridayGood Friday
14th April, MondayAmbedkar Jayanti
31st March, Monday*Eid-ul-Fitr 
12th May, MondayBuddha Purnima
7th June, Saturday*Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)
6th July, Sunday*Muharram
15th August, FridayIndependence Day
19th August, TuesdayRaksha Bandhan
5th September, Friday*Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)
2nd October, ThursdayGandhi Jayanti
12th October, SundayDussehra (Vijayadashami)
30th October, ThursdayDeepavali (Diwali)
31st October, FridayGovardhan Puja
1st November, SaturdayBhai Dooj 
15th November, SaturdayGuru Nanak Jayanti 
25th December, ThursdayChristmas

*Islamic holidays such as Eid and Muharram are subject to lunar observations and therefore dates may vary slightly.

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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, WednesdayNew Year’s Day
11th January, Saturday2nd Saturday
25th January, Saturday4th Saturday
26th January, SundayRepublic Day
8th February, Saturday2nd Saturday
22nd February, Saturday4th Saturday
26th February, WednesdayMaha Shivratri
8th March, Saturday2nd Saturday
14th March, FridayHoli
22nd March, Saturday4th Saturday
30th March, SundayUgadi
31st March, MondayId-ul-Fitr
6th April, SundayRam Navami
10th April, ThursdayMahavir Jayanti
12th April, Saturday2nd Saturday
14th April, MondayDr. Ambedkar Jayanti
18th April, FridayGood Friday
26th April, Saturday4th Saturday
29th April, TuesdayMaharshi Parasuram Jayanti
10th June, Saturday2nd Saturday
24th June, Saturday4th Saturday
29th June, ThursdayMaharana Pratap Jayanti
7th July, SaturdayBakrid
14th July, Saturday2nd Saturday
28th July, Saturday4th Saturday
6th July, SundayMuharram
12th July, Saturday2nd Saturday
26th July, Saturday4th Saturday
9th August, SaturdayRaksha Bandhan
15th August, FridayIndependence Day
16th August, SaturdayJanmashtami
23rd August, Saturday4th Saturday
2nd September, TuesdayTeja Dashmi
5th September, FridayEid-e-Milad
13th September, Saturday2nd Saturday
22nd September, MondayGhatasthapana
27th September, Saturday4th Saturday
30th September, TuesdayMaha Ashtami
2nd October, ThursdayGandhi Jayanti
11th October, Saturday2nd Saturday
21st October, TuesdayDiwali
22nd October, WednesdayDiwali Holiday
23rd October, ThursdayBhai Dooj
25th October, Saturday4th Saturday
5th November, WednesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
8th November, Saturday2nd Saturday
22nd November, Saturday4th Saturday
13th December, Saturday2nd Saturday
25th December, ThursdayChristmas
27th December, Saturday4th 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, WednesdayNew Year’s Day
13th January, MondayLohri Festival 
10th February, MondayVishwakarma Jayanti 
11th February, TuesdaySwami Ramcharan Jayanti
12th February, WednesdayGuru Ravidas Jayanti 
13th February, ThursdayShab-e-Barat
23rd February, Sunday Gadge Maharaj Jayanti 
23rd February, SundayMaharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti 
28th March, FridayJumatulvida
13th April, SundayVaisakhi
25th April, FridaySain Jayanti
12th May, MondayBuddha Purnima
10th July, ThursdayGuru Purnima
15th August, FridayThadadi
27th August, WednesdayGanesh Chaturthi
28th August, ThursdaySamvatsari
September 6th, SaturdayAnant Chaturdashi 
1st October, WednesdayMahanavami
10th October, FridayKarva Chauth
14th December, SundayShri Parswanath Jayanti

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