March 2025 Holidays: March 2025 is here, and it is a month packed with festivals and holidays in Uttar Pradesh. From Holi to Eid, people are excited about the upcoming celebrations and the time off they will get. If you are curious about how many holidays schools, offices, and banks will have this month, here is a quick look at the official holiday calendar for Uttar Pradesh.
Official holiday
- 13 March (Thursday): Holika Dahan
- 14 March (Friday): Holi
- 28 March (Friday): Jamat ul-Vida
- 30 March (Sunday): Gudi Padwa
- 31 March (Monday): Eid-ul-Fitr
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Holi Holidays: A 4-Day Break
This year, Holi brings a big treat for government employees, students, and bank workers in Uttar Pradesh. According to the state government’s official calendar, there will be a 4-day holiday for Holi and Holika Dahan.
- Holika Dahan: March 13, 2025, Thursday
- Holi: March 14, 2025 , Friday
This means schools, colleges, government offices, and banks will remain closed for four days in a row.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
The month of March also includes the festival of Ramadan, which ends with Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid is a state festival, and on this day, all schools, colleges, government offices, and banks will remain closed.
- Eid-ul-Fitr: March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Weekends in March: Extra Days Off
March 2025 is special because it has 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. Many schools in Uttar Pradesh also have holidays on Saturdays, so students will enjoy even more time off. Here is the list of weekends:
- Saturdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Sundays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Another 3-Day Holiday
After March 17, there is another long break. March 29 (Saturday) and March 30 (Sunday) are weekly holidays, followed by Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 (Monday). This means a 3-day holiday for everyone.
What’s Closed During the Holidays?
During these holidays, government offices, banks, and educational institutions will remain completely closed. This gives everyone a chance to celebrate the festivals and enjoy some well-deserved rest.
