2025 Indian Holidays: As 2025 draws closer, Indians across the country are excited to plan their holidays, making the most of the numerous festivals and celebrations that take place throughout the year.
With its rich cultural and religious diversity, India observes a wide variety of holidays that cater to various communities, traditions, and regions. Whether it’s national holidays, regional celebrations, or long weekends, 2025 promises to be an eventful year for holiday enthusiasts.
Dry Days in 2025: Month-by-Month Dates for Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, and Other Indian Cities
2025 Indian Holidays
January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day
January 6 (Monday) – Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
January 14 (Tuesday) – Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Hazarat Ali’s Birthday
January 26 (Sunday) – Republic Day
February 2 (Sunday) – Vasant Panchami
February 12 (Wednesday) – Guru Ravidas Jayanti
February 19 (Wednesday) – Shivaji Jayanti
February 26 (Wednesday) – Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri
March 13 (Thursday) – Holika Dahana
March 14 (Friday) – Holi, Dolyatra
March 28 (Friday) – Jamat Ul-Vida (Tentative Date)
March 30 (Sunday) – Chaitra Sukhladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa
March 31 (Monday) – Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)
April 6 (Sunday) – Rama Navami
April 10 (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti
April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday
May 12 (Monday) – Buddha Purnima/Vesak
June 7 (Saturday) – Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date)
July 6 (Sunday) – Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date)
August 9 (Saturday) – Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)
August 15 (Friday) – Independence Day, Janmashtami (Smarta), Parsi New Year
August 16 (Saturday) – Janmashtami
August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi
September 5 (Friday) – Milad un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad (Tentative Date), Onam
September 29 (Monday) – Maha Saptami
September 30 (Tuesday) – Maha Ashtami
October 1 (Wednesday) – Maha Navami
October 2 (Thursday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra
October 7 (Tuesday) – Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 10 (Friday) – Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)
October 20 (Monday) – Naraka Chaturdasi
October 22 (Wednesday) – Diwali/Deepavali
October 23 (Thursday) – Govardhan Puja
October 24 (Friday) – Bhai Duj
October 28 (Tuesday) – Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)
November 5 (Wednesday) – Guru Nanak Jayanti
November 24 (Monday) – Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day
December 24 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas
Many states also may have specific regional festivals that may fall on weekdays, which could also be used for planning vacations.
