National holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Holi | Religious |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr — Approx — subject to moon sighting | Religious |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 12 May 2025 | Monday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 16 August 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami | Religious |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Religious |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Religious |
| 5 November 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Religious |
Other Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How many national holidays does India have in 2025?
India observes 13 national gazetted holidays in 2025. The three mandatory national holidays are Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). Additional religious and regional holidays may apply depending on the state.
When is Diwali in 2025 in India?
Diwali in India falls on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik (new moon night). The exact date varies by year — please refer to the table above for the 2025 date.
When is Holi in 2025?
Holi is celebrated on the full moon of Phalgun month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Refer to the table above for the 2025 date. It is a gazetted holiday in most states.
Why are some India holiday dates marked as approximate?
Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr depend on the actual sighting of the moon and are announced closer to the date. Hindu religious holidays use the lunar calendar, which can shift by a day based on local panchang calculations and regional traditions.
