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Post Office Holidays List 2025 India

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Dec 16th, 2024

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11 min read

Since post offices are government-backed organizations that offer attractive interest rates on investments, many people prefer to use them for financial services. However, you must make sure that you avoid going to your local post office on holidays while applying for such financial services. To prevent any confusion, continue reading to find out India's post office holidays list for 2025. 

Typically, post offices offer two different kinds of vacations. The first kind of holiday is a gazetted holiday, during which the post office is required to be closed. On the other hand, only local post offices are closed on some restricted holidays.

Post Office Holidays 2025 List

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Occasion

Date

Day

1

Republic Day

January 26

Sunday

2

Maha Shivaratri

February 26

Wednesday

3

Holi

March 14

Friday

4

Id-ul-Fitr

March 31

Monday

5

Mahavir Jayanti

April 10

Thursday

6

Good Friday

April 18

Friday

7

Buddha Purnima

May 12

Monday

8

Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

June 7

Saturday

9

Muharram

July 6

Sunday

10

Independence Day

August 15

Friday

11

Janmashtami

August 16

Saturday

12

Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad

September 5

Friday

13

Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday

October 2

Thursday

14

Dussehra

October 2

Thursday

15

Diwali (Deepavali)

October 20

Monday

16

Guru Nanak’s Birthday

November 5

Wednesday

17

Christmas Day

December 25

Thursday

Restricted Post Office Holidays 2025

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Occasion

Date 

Day

1

New Year’s Day

January 1

Wednesday

2

Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Hazarat Ali’s Birthday

January 14

Tuesday

3

Basant Panchami / Sri Panchami

February 2

Sunday

4

Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday

February 12

Wednesday

5

Shiva Ji Jayanti

February 19

Wednesday

6

Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti

February 23

Sunday

7

Holika Dahan

March 13

Thursday

8

Dolayatra

March 14

Friday

9

Jumat-ul-Vida

March 28

Friday

10

Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava / Ugadi

March 30

Sunday

11

Ram Navmi

April 6

Sunday

12

Vaisakhi / Vishu

April 13

Sunday

13

Puthandu (Tamil New Year’s Day)

April 14

Monday

14

Mahavir Jayanti

April 20

Sunday

15

Guru Rabindranath’s Birthday

May 9

Friday

16

Rath Yatra

June 27

Friday

17

Raksha Bandhan

August 9

Saturday

18

Parsi New Year’s Day / Nauraj

August 15

Friday

19

Janmashtami (Smarta)

August 15

Friday

20

Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi

August 27

Wednesday

21

Onam or Thiru Onam Day

September 5

Friday

22

Dussehra (Saptami)

September 29

Monday

23

Dussehra (Mahashtami)

September 30

Tuesday

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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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