Calendar for Year 2025 (India)

Public Holidays in India in Calendar 2025

As we look ahead to the year 2025, understanding the key public holidays in the calendar 2025 is important for planning. India observes a variety of public holidays throughout the year, and being aware of these dates can help you organize vacations and special events. Below is a detailed list of all the public holidays in India for the year 2025.

1. New Year's Day - January 1, 2025

New Year's Day marks the start of the new year on the 2025 calendar. It is celebrated with enthusiasm across India, with people participating in family gatherings, parties, and various cultural events. The day marks the beginning of the year, filled with new resolutions and optimism.

2. Republic Day - January 26, 2025

Republic Day is a national holiday celebrated on January 26th each year. It commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. The day is marked by a grand parade in New Delhi, showcasing India's cultural diversity, military prowess, and achievements. Citizens across the country celebrate this day with flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs.

3. Mahashivaratri - February 26, 2025

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated by fasting, night vigils, and prayers. Devotees believe that observing rituals on this day will bring blessings and prosperity in the coming year.

4. Good Friday - April 18, 2025

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a day of solemn reflection and observance for Christians across India. Churches hold special services, and many observe a day of fasting and prayer.

5. Independence Day - August 15, 2025

Independence Day marks India's freedom from British rule in 1947. It is celebrated with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural events across the country. The Prime Minister delivers a speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi, reflecting on India's journey toward freedom and progress.

6. Gandhi Jayanti - October 2, 2025

Gandhi Jayanti honors the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's independence movement. It is a national holiday celebrated with prayer services, memorials, and reflections on his teachings of nonviolence and truth.

7. Diwali - October 20, 2025

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. People decorate their homes with oil lamps, exchange gifts, and celebrate with family gatherings. The festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

8. Eid al-Fitr - March 29, 2025

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims. It is a time for celebration, feasts, and giving charity. Muslims across India come together for prayers and festive meals, sharing joy and blessings with family and friends.

9. Christmas Day - December 25, 2025

Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a festive occasion for Christians, marked by church services, family gatherings, and exchanging of gifts. Many also decorate their homes with Christmas trees and lights.

10. Holi - March 14, 2025

Holi is the festival of colors, celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. People throw colored powders at each other, dance, sing, and celebrate the arrival of spring. The festival also symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

11. Durga Puja - September 28, 2025

Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival, particularly in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. The festival includes elaborate rituals, cultural performances, and processions, culminating in the immersion of idols in rivers or seas.

12. Navratri - September 22, 2025

Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. It is marked by fasting, dancing, and prayers. Different regions of India celebrate it in unique ways, including the famous Garba dance in Gujarat.

13. Raksha Bandhan - August 9, 2025

Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread, called a rakhi, on their brothers' wrists, while brothers give gifts and promise to protect their sisters. It is a day of love and affection between siblings.

14. Pongal - January 14, 2025

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu. It involves offering thanks to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest, with feasts, cultural events, and traditional dances. It is one of the most important festivals in South India.

15. Onam - September 5, 2025

Onam is the biggest festival in Kerala, celebrating the homecoming of King Mahabali. The festival includes boat races, elaborate feasts, dances, and cultural events, showcasing the rich traditions of Kerala.