List of Bank Holidays in India 2025
Last Updated: 17 January, 2025
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In India, bank holidays are a part of the rich cultural and religious diversity of the country. They mark important national milestones, festival celebrations, and regional traditions during which banks, government offices, and most other businesses remain closed. Nationwide holidays bring the entire country together to celebrate, but regional holidays bring out the distinctiveness of individual states. Keeping track of these holidays in 2025 will help keep you organized while planning a family trip, setting important tasks on the calendar, or just getting a much-needed break.
In India, holidays are classified as Gazetted and Restricted:
Gazetted Holidays are compulsorily observed throughout the country or in certain states. Banks, government offices, and most other organisations are closed on these days, such as Republic Day or Independence Day.
Restricted Holidays are optional and employees may opt for it on personal or religious grounds. Examples include Basant Panchami or Mahavir Jayanti, and establishments remain open on these days.
Note: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month is Bank Holiday
Bank Holidays in January 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
1st January | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Restricted |
6th January | Monday | Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday | Restricted |
14th January | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti/ Magha Bihu/ Pongal/ Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Restricted |
26th January | Sunday | Republic Day | Gazetted |
Bank Holidays in February 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
2nd February | Sunday | Basant Panchami / Sri Panchami | Restricted |
12th February | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas's Birthday | Restricted |
19th February | Wednesday | Shivaji Jayanti | Restricted |
23rd February | Sunday | Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti | Restricted |
26th February | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri | Gazetted |
Bank Holidays in March 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
13th March | Thursday | Holika Dahan | Restricted |
14th March | Friday | Holi | Gazetted |
14th March | Friday | Dolyatra | Restricted |
28th March | Friday | Jamat-Ul-Vida | Restricted |
30th March | Sunday | Chaitra Sukladi/ Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand | Restricted |
31st March | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr | Gazetted |
Bank Holidays in April 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
6th April | Sunday | Ram Navami | Restricted |
10th April | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted |
13th April | Sunday | Vaisakhi/ Vishu | Restricted |
14th April | Monday | Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day) | Restricted |
15th April | Tuesday | Vaisakhadi (Bengal)/ Bahag Bihu (Assam) | Restricted |
18th April | Friday | Good Friday | Gazetted |
20th April | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Restricted |
Bank Holidays in May 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
9th May | Friday | Guru Rabindranath's Birthday | Restricted |
12th May | Monday | Buddha Purnima | Gazetted |
Bank Holidays in June 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
7th June | Saturday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Gazetted |
27th June | Friday | Rath Yatra | Restricted |
Bank Holidays in July 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
6th July | Sunday | Muharram | Gazetted |
Bank Holidays in August 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
9th August | Saturday | Raksha Bandhan | Restricted |
15th August | Friday | Independence day | Gazetted |
15th August | Friday | Parsi New Year's Day/ Nauraj | Restricted |
15th August | Friday | Janmashtami (Smarta) | Restricted |
16th August | Saturday | Janmashtami | Gazetted |
27th August | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | Restricted |
Bank Holidays in September 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
5th September | Friday | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) | Gazetted |
5th September | Friday | Onam or Thiru Onam Day | Restricted |
29th September | Monday | Dussehra (Maha Saptami) | Restricted |
30th September | Tuesday | Dussehra (Maha Ashtami) | Restricted |
Bank Holidays in October 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
1st October | Wednesday | Dussehra (Maha Navmi) | Restricted |
2nd October | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday/Dussehra | Gazetted |
7th October | Tuesday | Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday | Restricted |
10th October | Friday | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Restricted |
20th October | Monday | Diwali (Deepawali) | Gazetted |
20th October | Monday | Naraka Chaturdasi | Restricted |
22nd October | Wednesday | Govardhan Puja | Restricted |
23rd October | Thursday | Bhai Duj | Restricted |
28th October | Tuesday | Pratihar Sashthi or Surya Sashthi (Chhat Puja) | Restricted |
Bank Holidays in November 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
5th November | Wednesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Gazetted |
24th November | Monday | Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Restricted |
Bank Holidays in December 2025
Date | Day | Occasion | Holiday Type |
24th December | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Restricted |
25th December | Thursday | Christmas Day | Gazetted |
Conclusion
Understanding these holidays not only helps in better planning but also deepens your appreciation for the traditions and values that define India. As 2025 unfolds, may these holidays serve as opportunities to celebrate life’s milestones, recharge your spirit, and cherish the beauty of togetherness.
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