India Central Government Holidays 2023

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 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
5fall on a weekday
3long weekends (Mon or Fri)
255working days in 2023

Central government holidays in 2023

Republic Day
Jan 26Thursday
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Good Friday
Apr 7Friday
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Independence Day
Aug 15Tuesday
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Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2Monday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
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Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22121
February20020
March23023
April20119
May23023
June22022
July21021
August23122
September21021
October22121
November22022
December21120
Total2605255

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 2023?
There are 5 central government holidays: Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Christmas Day. 5 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
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 2023?
255 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 5 central government holidays that fall on a weekday.