Complete December 2025 Holidays List: December is one of the best months of the year to plan a winter vacation partly because the holiday calendar across India and globally is packed with public holidays, regional festivals, and international observances.
Complete December 2025 Holidays List in India
1 December (Monday): Indigenous Faith Day, observed in Arunachal Pradesh.
3 December (Wednesday): Feast of St. Francis Xavier, holiday in Goa.
5 December (Friday): Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti, holiday in Jammu & Kashmir.
12 December (Friday): Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma holiday in Meghalaya.
18 December (Thursday): Holiday in Meghalaya (Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham) and in Chhattisgarh (Guru Ghasidas Jayanti).
19 December (Friday): Liberation Day, holiday for Goa, Daman & Diu.
24 December (Wednesday): Christmas Eve / holiday in some states (Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc.).
25 December (Thursday): Christmas Day, nationwide holiday (generally observed across India).
26 December (Friday): In Haryana (your state), Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti is a holiday.
27 December (Saturday): Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, holiday in Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab.
30 December (Tuesday): Holidays in certain states, Tamu Losar (Sikkim) and U Kiang Nangbah Day (Meghalaya).
31 December (Wednesday): New Year’s Eve, some northeastern states observe holiday/ closure
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Global, andInternational Observances
December isn’t just about holidays, there are many globally recognised days that raise awareness or celebrate specific causes. These can be great for social media planning, small get-togethers, or awareness campaigns if you like that vibe.
1 December: World AIDS Day, observed globally.
2 December: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery & National Pollution Control Day (some observances).
3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
5 December: World Soil Day & International Volunteer Day
10 December: Human Rights Day
21 December: Winter Solstice (in northern hemisphere)
25 December: Also a global celebration of Christmas for many
31 December: New Year’s Eve
So if you’re thinking beyond just holidays, perhaps some social-cause events, catching up with friends, or small celebrations December offers plenty of opportunities.
Planning Tips for You
If you are in India, here’s how you can make the most out of December 2025:
Use the end-December stretch (25–27 Dec): With Christmas, Udham Singh Jayanti, and Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti falling consecutively, this could turn into a nice mini-vacation, ideal for a short trip, a reunion with friends or family, or simply some “me time.”
Combine bank/office holidays + weekends: Even if some holidays aren’t “national,” weekends and holiday notifications often overlap (especially around Christmas), giving an opportunity for a longer break.
Plan early travel/accommodation: December (especially around Christmas and New Year) tends to be peak season for travel. If you plan to visit hill stations, family hometowns, or friends, booking early helps avoid high prices.
