Date

Day

Holiday Name

Description

January 1, 2025

Wednesday

New Year's Day

Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year.

January 6, 2025

Monday

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

Commemorates the birth of the tenth Sikh Guru.

January 23, 2025

Thursday

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Honors the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

January 26, 2025

Sunday

Republic Day

Marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950.

February 4, 2025

Tuesday

Devnarayan Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of folk deity Devnarayan, revered in Rajasthan.

February 26, 2025

Wednesday

Maha Shivratri

Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

March 13, 2025

Thursday

Holika Dahan

Marks the burning of the demoness Holika, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

March 14, 2025

Friday

Dhulandi (Holi)

Festival of colors celebrated across India.

March 30, 2025

Sunday

Cheti Chand

Sindhi New Year, commemorating the birth of Saint Jhulelal.

March 31, 2025

Monday

Eid-ul-Fitr*

Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan.

April 6, 2025

Sunday

Ram Navami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.

April 10, 2025

Thursday

Mahavir Jayanti

Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, founder of Jainism.

April 11, 2025

Friday

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti

Honors the birth of social reformer Jyotirao Phule.

April 14, 2025

Monday

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution.

April 18, 2025

Friday

Good Friday

Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

April 29, 2025

Tuesday

Parashurama Jayanti

Celebrates the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.

May 29, 2025

Thursday

Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Commemorates the birth of Maharana Pratap, a revered Rajput king.

June 7, 2025

Saturday

Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)*

Islamic festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice.

July 6, 2025

Sunday

Muharram*

Islamic day of mourning commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.

August 9, 2025

Saturday

Raksha Bandhan

Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

August 15, 2025

Friday

Independence Day

Celebrates India's independence from British rule in 1947.

August 16, 2025

Saturday

Janmashtami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.

September 2, 2025

Tuesday

Ramdev Jayanti & Teja Dashmi

Honors folk deities Baba Ramdev and Tejaji, revered in Rajasthan.

September 5, 2025

Friday

Eid-e-Milad (Barawafat)*

Islamic festival commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

September 22, 2025

Monday

Navratra Sthapana & Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

Marks the beginning of Navratri and honors the birth of Maharaja Agrasen.

September 30, 2025

Tuesday

Durga Ashtami

Eighth day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Durga.

October 2, 2025

Thursday

Gandhi Jayanti & Vijaya Dashami

Honors Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and celebrates the victory of good over evil.

October 20, 2025

Monday

Diwali (Deepavali)

Festival of lights symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

October 22, 2025

Wednesday

Govardhan Puja

Celebrates the lifting of Govardhan Hill by Lord Krishna.

October 23, 2025

Thursday

Bhai Dooj

Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

November 5, 2025

Wednesday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Commemorates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

December 25, 2025

Thursday

Christmas Day

Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

December 27, 2025

Saturday

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

Commemorates the birth of the tenth Sikh Guru.