Government Holidays 2025

The Central Government holidays for 2025 include national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, along with a list of additional public holidays recognized for government employees across various states.

The number of holidays for Central Government employees in 2025 may vary depending on specific regions and additional holidays declared by the government. However, there are typically around 15-20 official holidays each year.

While private sector employees are not bound by Central Government holiday rules, many private companies align their leave policies with the national holidays, but it varies by organization.

While the national holidays are observed across all states, additional holidays may vary depending on state-specific celebrations, festivals, and regional customs. It’s essential to check local government notifications for state-specific holidays.

Gazetted Holidays – March 2025

• Holi – Friday, March 14
• Id-ul-Fitr – Monday, March 31

Restricted Holidays – March 2025

• Holika Dahan – Thursday, March 13
• Dolyatra – Friday, March 14
• Jumat-ul-Vida – Friday, March 28
• Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava / Ugadi / Cheti Chand – Sunday, March 30

Yes. Holi, which is celebrated on 14th March, is a government holiday. 

Varalakshmi Vratham is also known as "Varalakshmi puja" falls on 8th of August, 2025. It’s a significant religious observance widely celebrated in South India, including Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telagana. However, it is not recognized as a full public holiday . Instead, it is typically treated as an optional or restricted holiday depending on the institution or local region.

No, Raksha Bandhan is not a government holiday, Instead it is  listed under the restricted (optional) holidays, meaning government offices, schools, and banks remain open unless an individual opts to take the day off.