India Central Government Holidays 2025

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2025 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
4fall on a weekday
2long weekends (Mon or Fri)
257working days in 2025

Central government holidays in 2025

Republic DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 26Sunday
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Good Friday
Apr 18Friday
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Independence Day
Aug 15Friday
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Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2Thursday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Thursday
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Working days in 2025

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23023
February20020
March21021
April22121
May22022
June21021
July23023
August21120
September22022
October23122
November20020
December23122
Total2614257

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 2025?
There are 5 central government holidays: Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Christmas Day. 4 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2025.
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 2025?
257 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 4 central government holidays that fall on a weekday.