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Indian Holidays 2025: Complete List of Holidays in India

India is a land of festivals, traditions, and diverse cultures. Each year, the calendar is filled with holidays that mark religious, cultural, and national events. Whether you’re planning your next vacation, managing business schedules, or simply keeping

National Holidays in India

India officially observes three national holidays every year:

Republic Day – 26th January
Independence Day – 15th August
Gandhi Jayanti – 2nd October


These are celebrated nationwide with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit.

Public & Government Holidays

Apart from national holidays, each Indian state has its own public holidays, declared by respective governments. These may vary depending on regional festivals, language, and local culture.

Common public holidays include:

Holi
Diwali
Eid-ul-Fitr
Christmas
Good Friday
Dussehra
Raksha Bandhan
Janmashtami

Bank Holidays in India

Bank holidays are declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

These include:

All national holidays
Second and fourth Saturdays of every month
State-specific holidays


If you’re managing your finances, business payments, or investment plans, it’s smart to keep an eye on the official bank holiday calendar.

Regional & State Holidays

India’s cultural diversity shines through its regional holidays. For instance:

Pongal in Tamil Nadu
Onam in Kerala
Baisakhi in Punjab
Bihu in Assam
Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana


Each festival tells a story - of harvest, history, or tradition - uniting people in celebration.

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