Bank Holidays in 2025 for India
In India, public holidays can vary by state due to its diverse cultural, religious, and regional practices. However, here are the national bank holidays observed across most of India in 2025. Note that additional holidays may be observed regionally or for specific communities in different states.
National Bank Holidays in India (2025):
- New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (some regions)
- Republic Day - Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Good Friday - Friday, April 18, 2025
- Labour Day (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and other states) - Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Independence Day - Friday, August 15, 2025
- Gandhi Jayanti - Tuesday, October 2, 2025
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) - Friday, October 3, 2025
- Diwali - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25, 2025
Other Key Regional Holidays:
- Makar Sankranti/Pongal - Monday, January 14, 2025 (observed in many southern and western states)
- Mahashivaratri - Monday, February 24, 2025 (observed in several states)
- Holi - Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Eid ul-Fitr - Friday, April 11, 2025 (dates may vary based on moon sighting)
- Eid al-Adha - Thursday, July 31, 2025 (dates may vary)
- Onam - Monday, September 1, 2025 (primarily in Kerala)
- Bhai Dooj - Saturday, October 25, 2025
These are the key holidays that are observed in most parts of India, but keep in mind that holidays such as Eid, Diwali, and Gurpurab may vary based on the lunar calendar or regional practices.
For specific regional holidays, you will need to check local government notifications, as states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab may have additional holidays or regional observances.
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