India Central Government Holidays 2020

Central government holidays in India, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change. Not announced yet: Holi, Id-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi, Janmashtami, Dussehra, Diwali, Guru Nanak's Birthday. These are added as soon as the government announces them.
5central government holidays
3fall on a weekday
3long weekends (Mon or Fri)
259working days in 2020

Central government holidays in 2020

Republic DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 26Sunday
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Good Friday
Apr 10Friday
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Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Aug 15Saturday
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Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2Friday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23023
February20020
March22022
April22121
May21021
June22022
July23023
August21021
September22022
October22121
November21021
December23122
Total2623259

Where these dates come from

Official source: Department of Personnel and Training: holiday lists (O.M. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA)

Weekend rule: Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved.

Note: Holidays for Central Government offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Offices in each state add three optional holidays, and state governments set their own lists. Dates of moon-based festivals can change.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many central government holidays are there in India in 2020?
There are 5 central government holidays: Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Christmas Day. 3 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved.
How many working days are there in 2020?
259 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 3 central government holidays that fall on a weekday.