List of Public Holidays in 2025
Here is the comprehensive list of major public holidays in India for the year 2025. These dates mark significant religious, cultural, and national celebrations observed across various states.
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26-Feb-2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri – A major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Shiva. |
| 2 | 14-Mar-2025 | Friday | Holi – The festival of colors, marking the arrival of spring. |
| 3 | 31-Mar-2025 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) – Celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. |
| 4 | 10-Apr-2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti – Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, founder of Jainism. |
| 5 | 14-Apr-2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti – Commemorating the birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. |
| 6 | 18-Apr-2025 | Friday | Good Friday – Observed by Christians in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. |
| 7 | 01-May-2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day – Marks the formation of the state of Maharashtra. |
| 8 | 15-Aug-2025 | Friday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year – Celebrates India’s independence and the Parsi New Year. |
| 9 | 27-Aug-2025 | Wednesday | Shri Ganesh Chaturthi – Celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha. |
| 10 | 02-Oct-2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra – Honors the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and victory of good over evil. |
| 11 | 21-Oct-2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan – Festival of Lights, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. |
| 12 | 22-Oct-2025 | Wednesday | Balipratipada – Marks the first day of the Hindu New Year. |
| 13 | 05-Nov-2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev – Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. |
| 14 | 25-Dec-2025 | Thursday | Christmas – Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
Summary
The year 2025 features a well-balanced spread of festivals across different religions and regions, offering several long weekends due to holidays like Holi, Good Friday, and Independence Day falling on Fridays. This calendar is useful for planning vacations, events, and official schedules in advance.
Note: Dates are subject to change depending on lunar observations and government notifications. Always verify with the official gazetted holiday list for your respective state or organization.