India Public Holidays 2025
Complete list of Indian public holidays for HR planning. National holidays, regional festivals, and optional holidays for your India-based team.
Republic Day
NationalCommemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India
Holi
NationalFestival of Colors celebrating the victory of good over evil
Ambedkar Jayanti
NationalBirthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution
Good Friday
NationalChristian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus
Buddha Purnima
NationalCelebrates the birth of Gautama Buddha
Independence Day
NationalMarks India's independence from British rule in 1947
Janmashtami
NationalCelebrates the birth of Lord Krishna
Gandhi Jayanti
NationalBirthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
NationalCelebrates victory of good over evil, end of Navratri
Diwali (Deepavali)
NationalFestival of Lights, one of the most significant Hindu festivals
Guru Nanak Jayanti
NationalBirthday of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism
Christmas
NationalChristian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
Makar Sankranti / Pongal
RestrictedHarvest festival celebrated across India
Primarily observed in: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Eid ul-Fitr
RestrictedIslamic festival marking the end of Ramadan
Eid ul-Adha (Bakrid)
RestrictedIslamic festival of sacrifice
Muharram
RestrictedIslamic New Year
Milad un-Nabi
RestrictedBirthday of Prophet Muhammad
Maha Navami
RestrictedNinth day of Navratri celebrations
Primarily observed in: West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand
Karnataka Rajyotsava
RegionalKarnataka Formation Day
Primarily observed in: Karnataka
New Year's Day
OptionalFirst day of the Gregorian calendar year
May Day (Labour Day)
RestrictedInternational Workers' Day
Onam
RegionalHarvest festival of Kerala
Primarily observed in: Kerala
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
OptionalBirth anniversary of Sardar Patel
Note: Holiday dates may vary slightly based on the lunar calendar and official government announcements. Regional holidays vary by state. We recommend confirming specific dates with your India-based employees for their state.
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