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Post Office Holidays List 2025 India

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: May 8th, 2025

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7 min read

Many people choose to use post offices for financial services since they are government-backed businesses that provide enticing interest rates on investments. However, when applying for such financial services, you must be careful not to visit your local post office on holidays. To avoid any misunderstandings, read on to learn about India's 2025 post office vacations. 

Post offices usually provide two types of vacations. The post office must be closed during gazetted holidays, which are the first type of holiday. However, during certain restricted holidays, only local post offices are closed.

Post Office Holidays 2025 List

SI NOOccasionDateDay
1Republic DayJan-26Sunday
2Maha ShivaratriFeb-26Wednesday
3HoliMar-14Friday
4Id-ul-FitrMar-31Monday
5Mahavir JayantiApr-10Thursday
6Good FridayApr-18Friday
7Buddha PurnimaMay-12Monday
8Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Jun-07Saturday
9MuharramJul-06Sunday
10Independence DayAug-15Friday
11JanmashtamiAug-16Saturday
12Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-MiladSep-05Friday
13Mahatma Gandhi’s BirthdayOct-02Thursday
14DussehraOct-02Thursday
15Diwali (Deepavali)Oct-20Monday
16Guru Nanak’s BirthdayNov-05Wednesday
17Christmas DayDec-25Thursday

Restricted Post Office Holidays 2025

SI NOOccasionDate Day
1New Year’s DayJan-01Wednesday
2Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Hazarat Ali’s BirthdayJan-14Tuesday
3Basant Panchami / Sri PanchamiFeb-02Sunday
4Guru Ravi Das’s BirthdayFeb-12Wednesday
5Shiva Ji JayantiFeb-19Wednesday
6Swami Dayananda Saraswati JayantiFeb-23Sunday
7Holika DahanMar-13Thursday
8DolayatraMar-14Friday
9Jumat-ul-VidaMar-28Friday
10Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava / UgadiMar-30Sunday
11Ram NavmiApr-06Sunday
12Vaisakhi / VishuApr-13Sunday
13Puthandu (Tamil New Year’s Day)Apr-14Monday
14Mahavir JayantiApr-20Sunday
15Guru Rabindranath’s BirthdayMay-09Friday
16Rath YatraJun-27Friday
17Raksha BandhanAug-09Saturday
18Parsi New Year’s Day / NaurajAug-15Friday
19Janmashtami (Smarta)Aug-15Friday
20Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka ChaturthiAug-27Wednesday
21Onam or Thiru Onam DaySep-05Friday
22Dussehra (Saptami)Sep-29Monday
23Dussehra (Mahashtami)Sep-30Tuesday

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2nd and 4th Saturday holidays for the Post Office?

Unlike banks, post offices are open on the second and fourth Saturdays, so you can visit and access the services you need.

What are Post Office Holidays?

Post Office Holidays are days when postal services, including mail delivery and counter services, are unavailable due to national, state, or regional holidays observed by the postal department.

Are post offices closed on national holidays?

Yes, post offices across India remain closed on national holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.

Do post offices observe state-specific holidays?

Yes, post offices in a particular state observe state-specific holidays in addition to national holidays. These holidays vary depending on the region.

Are post offices open on Sundays?

Most post offices are closed on Sundays, except for a few that provide limited services like speed post or parcel delivery.

Are post offices closed on the second and fourth Saturdays?

Yes, as per government regulations, post offices remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

How can I access postal services on holidays?

While post offices are closed on holidays, certain services like online tracking and customer support through India Post’s website or app may still be available.

Are ATM services of India Post available on holidays?

Yes, India Post ATMs are operational 24/7, even on holidays, allowing users to access basic banking services.

How can I confirm if a particular post office is closed on a specific day?

You can check the holiday schedule on the official India Post website or contact the post office directly for confirmation.

Are all services unavailable on post office holidays?

Yes, most services like mail delivery, money orders, and counter services are unavailable on post office holidays. However, self-service options like postal kiosks or drop boxes might still be functional.

Do courier services also follow post office holidays?

No, private courier services have their own schedules and may remain operational on some public holidays when post offices are closed.

Can I collect parcels from the post office on a holiday?

No, parcel collection and delivery services are not available on post office holidays.

Where can I find the official list of Post Office Holidays?

The official list of Post Office Holidays is published annually on the India Post website and displayed at local post office branches.

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