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) – Republic Day
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26 February (Wed) – Maha Shivaratri
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14 March (Fri) – Holi
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31 March (Mon) – Id‑ul‑Fitr (Eid al‑Fitr)
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10 April (Thu) – Mahavir Jayanti
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18 April (Fri) – Good Friday
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12 May (Mon) – Buddha Purnima
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7 June (Sat) – Bakrid (Eid al‑Adha)
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6 July (Sun) – Muharram
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15 August (Fri) – Independence Day
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16 August (Sat) – Janmashtami
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5 September (Fri) – Milad‑un‑Nabi (Id‑e‑Milad)
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2 October (Thu) – Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday & Dussehra
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20 October (Mon) – Diwali (Deepavali)
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5 November (Wed) – Guru Nanak’s Birthday
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25 December (Thu) – 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.
🗓️ 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 Year’s 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 Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day, Christmas Eve, and more hindustanipro.com+13hrinformative.com+13indiatimes.com+13.
🌍 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.
🧑‍🎓 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.
đź“Ś 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.
âś… 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 al‑Fitr |
| Apr 10 | Thu | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Apr 18 | Fri | Good Friday |
| May 12 | Mon | Buddha Purnima |
| Jun 7 | Sat | Eid al‑Adha |
| Jul 6 | Sun | Muharram |
| Aug 15 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Aug 16 | Sat | Janmashtami |
| Sep 5 | Fri | Milad‑un‑Nabi |
| Oct 2 | Thu | Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra |
| Oct 20 | Mon | Diwali |
| Nov 5 | Wed | Guru Nanak’s 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), it’s wise to check the state gazette for additional regional holidays like Holi, Diwali, or local festivals. Let me know if you’d like a state-specific calendar or printable version!