India Central Government Holidays 2021

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2021 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
2fall on a weekday
1long weekends (Mon or Fri)
259working days in 2021

Central government holidays in 2021

Republic Day
Jan 26Tuesday
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Good Friday
Apr 2Friday
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Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Aug 15Sunday
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Gandhi JayantiFalls on a weekend
Oct 2Saturday
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Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Saturday
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Working days in 2021

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23023
April22121
May21021
June22022
July22022
August22022
September22022
October21021
November22022
December23023
Total2612259

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 2021?
There are 5 central government holidays: Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Christmas Day. 2 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2021.
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 2021?
259 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 2 central government holidays that fall on a weekday.