Government Holidays 2025

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Jul 15th, 2025

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4 min read

Public holidays are essential for planning leaves, managing workloads, and maintaining work-life balance throughout the year. Central Government holidays apply across departments and help individuals schedule both personal and professional commitments more effectively.

This article covers the complete list of gazetted and restricted holidays declared by the Central Government for the year 2025.

Gazetted and Restricted Central Government Holidays in 2025

Gazetted holidays are the compulsory public holidays declared by the Central Government. All Central Government offices across India remain closed. 

Restricted holidays, on the other hand, are optional. Employees can choose to take leave on these dates based on personal beliefs, cultural importance, or regional practices. nope

These are the list holidays for all Central Government offices in India.

July 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  • Muharram – July 6 (Sunday)

Restricted Holidays

  • None

August 2025

Gazetted Holidays

  • Independence Day – August 15 (Friday)
  • Janmashtami – August 16 (Saturday)

Restricted Holidays

  •  Raksha Bandhan – August 9 (Saturday)
  • Parsi New Year’s Day or Nauraj – August 15 (Friday)
  • Janmashtami (Smarta) – August 15 (Friday)
  •  Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi – August 27 (Wednesday)

September 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  •  Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad – September 5 (Friday)

Restricted Holidays

  • Onam or Thiru Onam Day – September 5 (Friday)
  • Dussehra (Saptami) – September 29 (Monday)
  • Dussehra (Mahashtami) – September 30 (Tuesday)

October 2025

Gazetted Holidays

  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi – October 2 (Thursday)
  • Dussehra – October 2 (Thursday)
  • Diwali or Deepavali – October 20 (Monday)

Restricted Holidays

  •  Dussehra (Mahanavami) – October 1 (Wednesday)
  • Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday – October 7 (Tuesday)
  •  Karaka Chaturthi or Karwa Chauth – October 10 (Friday)
  • Naraka Chaturdasi – October 20 (Monday)
  •  Govardhan Puja – October 22 (Wednesday)
  • Bhai Duj – October 23 (Thursday)
  •  Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) – October 28 (Tuesday)

November 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  • Guru Nanak’s Birthday – November 5 (Wednesday)

Restricted Holiday

  • Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day – November 24 (Monday)

December 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  • Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)

Restricted Holiday

  • Christmas Eve – December 24 (Wednesday)

January 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  • Republic Day – January 26 (Sunday)

Restricted Holidays

  • New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
  • Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday – January 6 (Monday)
  • Makar Sankranti or Magha Bihu or Pongal or Hazarat Ali’s Birthday – January 14 (Tuesday)

February 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  • Maha Shivaratri – February 26 (Wednesday)

Restricted Holidays

  • Basant Panchami or Sri Panchami – February 2 (Sunday)
  • Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday – February 12 (Wednesday)
  •  Shiva Ji Jayanti – February 19 (Wednesday)
  • Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti – February 23 (Sunday)

March 2025

Gazetted Holidays

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

Restricted Holidays

  • Holika Dahan – March 13 (Thursday)
  • Dolayatra – March 14 (Friday)
  • Jumat-ul-Vida – March 28 (Friday)
  • Chaitra Sukladi or Gudi Padava or Ugadi or Cheti Chand – March 30 (Sunday)

April 2025

Gazetted Holidays

  • Mahavir Jayanti – April 10 (Thursday)
  • Good Friday – April 18 (Friday)

Restricted Holidays

  • Ram Navmi – April 6 (Sunday)
  • Vaisakhi or Vishu – April 13 (Sunday)
  • Puthandu or Tamil New Year’s Day – April 14 (Monday)
  • Vaishakhadi or Bahag Bihu (Assam) – April 15 (Tuesday)
  • Easter Sunday – April 20 (Sunday)

May 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  • Buddha Purnima – May 12 (Monday)

Restricted Holiday

  • Guru Rabindranath’s Birthday – May 9 (Friday)

June 2025

Gazetted Holiday

  • Id-ul-Zuha or Bakrid – June 7 (Saturday)

Restricted Holiday

  • Rath Yatra – June 27 (Friday)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Central Government holidays in 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.

How many holidays will the Central Government offer in 2025?

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.

Can I take leave on Central Government holidays if I work in the private sector?

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.

Are the Central Government holidays in 2025 the same for all states?

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.

What are the Central Government holidays (Gazetted and Restricted) in March 2025?

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
Is Holi a Government Holiday?

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

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