These are mandatory holidays for government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses across India publicholidaydates.in+1indiatimes.com+1oneindia.com+1indiatimes.com+1:
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26 January (Sun) โ Republic Day
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26 February (Wed) โ Maha Shivaratri
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14 March (Fri) โ Holi
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31 March (Mon) โ IdโulโFitr (Eid alโFitr)
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10 April (Thu) โ Mahavir Jayanti
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18 April (Fri) โ Good Friday
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12 May (Mon) โ Buddha Purnima
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7 June (Sat) โ Bakrid (Eid alโAdha)
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6 July (Sun) โ Muharram
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15 August (Fri) โ Independence Day
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16 August (Sat) โ Janmashtami
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5 September (Fri) โ MiladโunโNabi (IdโeโMilad)
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2 October (Thu) โ Mahatma Gandhiโs Birthday & Dussehra
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20 October (Mon) โ Diwali (Deepavali)
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5 November (Wed) โ Guru Nanakโs Birthday
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25 December (Thu) โ Christmas Day
These dates are drawn from the Central Government Office Memorandum and various holiday lists indiatimes.com+2bankbazaar.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2drikpanchang.com+7centralgovernmentnews.com+7insaindia.res.in+7indiatimes.com+3insaindia.res.in+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3hrinformative.com+3documents.doptcirculars.nic.in+3indiatimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
๐๏ธ Restricted (Optional) Holidays
Central government employees may choose up to two from this extensive list, including regional and cultural observances . Popular ones include:
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New Yearโs Day (1 Jan), Lohri, Vasant Panchami (2 Feb), Shivaji Jayanti (19 Feb)
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Ram Navami (6 Apr), Vaisakhi/Pongal (14 Apr), Raksha Bandhan (9 Aug)
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Karva Chauth (10 Oct), Chhath Puja (27 Oct), Guru Teg Bahadurโs Martyrdom Day, Christmas Eve, and more hindustanipro.com+13hrinformative.com+13indiatimes.com+13.
๐ Bank Holidays
Bank holidays align with gazetted holidays, state-specific festivals, and second/fourth Saturdays. For July 2025, banks will be closed on:
3, 5, 14, 16, 17, 19, 28 July (including Muharram/Muharram-related closures) centralgovernmentnews.com+10cgstaffportal.in+10economictimes.indiatimes.com+10.
๐งโ๐ Educational & Institutional Holidays
States have their own holiday calendars. For instance, Maharashtra schools in 2025 will observe ~21 public holidays, plus vacations and discretionary dates timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
๐ Why It Matters
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Planning travel or events? Check for long weekends and overlapping holidays.
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Bank transactions? Avoid closures due to regional observances.
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Office deadlines? Align submissions and meetings thoughtfully around major holidays.
โ Quick Reference: 2025 National Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Sun | Republic Day |
| Feb 26 | Wed | Maha Shivaratri |
| Mar 14 | Fri | Holi |
| Mar 31 | Mon | Eid alโFitr |
| Apr 10 | Thu | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Apr 18 | Fri | Good Friday |
| May 12 | Mon | Buddha Purnima |
| Jun 7 | Sat | Eid alโAdha |
| Jul 6 | Sun | Muharram |
| Aug 15 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Aug 16 | Sat | Janmashtami |
| Sep 5 | Fri | MiladโunโNabi |
| Oct 2 | Thu | Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra |
| Oct 20 | Mon | Diwali |
| Nov 5 | Wed | Guru Nanakโs Birthday |
| Dec 25 | Thu | Christmas Day |
Final thoughts: 2025 offers a balanced mix of religious, cultural, and national holidays, with ample scope for long weekends. If you’re in Haryana (or any specific state), itโs wise to check the state gazette for additional regional holidays like Holi, Diwali, or local festivals. Let me know if youโd like a state-specific calendar or printable version!