West Bengal Holidays 2025

West Bengal Holidays

From grand celebrations like Durga Puja to important national observances like Republic Day, the 2025 holiday calendar features several significant dates, particularly for West Bengal. 

Whether you’re a working professional, a student, or a business owner, knowing the official public, bank, and restricted holidays helps you plan more effectively, whether for travel, rituals, or a well-deserved break. 

This guide simplifies the 2025 West Bengal holiday list for you with easy-to-understand insights and verified official dates.

West Bengal officially observes a 5-day break from October 1st to October 5th, 2025, for Durga Puja, making it one of the longest consecutive public holidays in any Indian state for a single festival. 

List of Government Holidays in West Bengal

Government holidays in West Bengal are declared by the state and are observed by government offices, schools, and often private institutions. These include both national events and state-specific cultural festivals. 

Here’s a list of West Bengal Government Holidays in 2025:

Date Significance 
12th January 2025Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
26th January 2025Republic Day
3rd February 2025Vasant Panchami
14 March 2025Doljatra
31st March 2025Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)
14th April 2025Bengali New Year / Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
18th April 2025Good Friday
1st May 2025May Day (Labour Day)
9th May 2025Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti (Poncheeshe Boishakh)
12th May 2025Buddha Purnima 
7th June 2025Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) (Tentative)
6th July 2025Muharram (Tentative)
15th August 2025Independence Day
26th September 2025Mahalaya
29th September 2025Maha Saptami
30th September 2025Maha Ashtami
1st October 2025Maha Navami
2nd October 2025Vijaya Dashami / Gandhi Jayanti
6th October 2025Lakshmi Puja
20th October 2025Diwali
5th November 2025Guru Nanak Jayanti
25th December 2025Christmas Day

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West Bengal Bank Holidays 2025

The table below gives you insight into the most important bank holidays in West Bengal as of 2025:   

Date Significance
11th January 20252nd Saturday
12th January 2025Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 
23rd January 2025Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
25th January 20254th Saturday
26th January 2025Republic Day
3rd February 2025Vasanth Panchami
8th February 20252nd Saturday
22nd February 20254th Saturday
8th March 20252nd Saturday
14th March 2025Doljatra
22nd March 20254th Saturday
31st March 2025Idul Fitr
12th April 20252nd Saturday
14th April 2025Bengali New Year, Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
18th April 2025Good Friday
26th April 20254th Saturday
1st May 2025May Day or Labour Day
9th May 2025Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
10th May 20252nd Saturday
12th May 2025Buddha Purnima
24th May 20254th Saturday
7th June 2025Bakrid / Eid Al-Adha
14th June 20252nd Saturday
28th June 20254th Saturday
6th July 2025Muharram
12th July 20252nd Saturday
26th July 20254th Saturday
9th August 20252nd Saturday
15th August 2025Independence Day
23rd August 20254th Saturday
13th September 20252nd Saturday
21st September 2025Mahalaya Amavasye
27th September 2025Fourth Saturday
29th September 2025Maha Saptami
30th September 2025Maha Ashtami
1st October 2025Maha Navami
2nd October 2025Vijaya Dashami
2nd October 2025Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
6th October 2025Lakshmi Puja
11th October 2025Second Saturday
21st October 2025Diwali
25th October 20254th Saturday
5th November 2025Guru Nanak Jayanti
8th November 20252nd Saturday
22nd November 20254th Saturday
13th December 20252nd Saturday
25th December 2025Christmas 
27th December 20254th Saturday

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Conclusion

Holidays are not just a break from everyday life but also reflect the values, culture, and unity of a region. West Bengal’s holiday calendar for 2025 offers a rich mix of historical reverence, religious observance, and cultural vibrancy.

Whether you are managing business operations, planning vacations, or looking forward to festive moments with loved ones, this guide ensures you stay ahead with accurate, government-approved holiday information.

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