India Central Government Holidays 2022

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2022 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
2long weekends (Mon or Fri)
257working days in 2022

Central government holidays in 2022

Republic Day
Jan 26Wednesday
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Good Friday
Apr 15Friday
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Independence Day
Aug 15Monday
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Gandhi JayantiFalls on a weekend
Oct 2Sunday
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Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Sunday
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Working days in 2022

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23023
April21120
May22022
June22022
July21021
August23122
September22022
October21021
November22022
December22022
Total2603257

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 2022?
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 2022.
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 2022?
257 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 3 central government holidays that fall on a weekday.