Planning your schedule for 2025? Knowing public and banking holidays can help you organize vacations, manage work schedules, and participate in cultural festivities. This guide provides a detailed state-wise list of public holidays across India and insights into banking holidays based on state-specific observances.
National holidays are observed throughout India, ensuring a uniform day off for all regions.
Date
Day
Holiday
January 26
Sunday
Republic Day
August 15
Friday
Independence Day
October 2
Thursday
Gandhi Jayanti
State-Wise Public and Banking Holidays in India (2025)
India’s diversity reflects in its regional holidays, celebrated with great fervor in different states. Banks follow these holidays based on the state’s official calendar.
Andhra Pradesh
Date
Day
Holiday
January 14
Tuesday
Pongal
March 30
Sunday
Ugadi
April 10
Thursday
Sri Rama Navami
April 14
Monday
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
August 9
Saturday
Varalakshmi Vratham
August 16
Saturday
Janmashtami
October 22
Wednesday
Dussehra
November 3
Monday
Deepavali
Tamil Nadu
Date
Day
Holiday
January 14
Tuesday
Pongal
January 15
Wednesday
Thiruvalluvar Day
April 14
Monday
Tamil New Year
May 1
Thursday
May Day
November 3
Monday
Deepavali
Maharashtra
Date
Day
Holiday
May 1
Thursday
Maharashtra Day
August 29
Friday
Ganesh Chaturthi
November 3
Monday
Diwali
West Bengal
Date
Day
Holiday
October 22
Wednesday
Durga Puja
November 3
Monday
Kali Puja
Karnataka
Date
Day
Holiday
January 15
Wednesday
Makar Sankranti
October 22
Wednesday
Dussehra
Kerala
Date
Day
Holiday
August 29
Friday
Onam
December 25
Thursday
Christmas Day
Punjab
Date
Day
Holiday
January 13
Monday
Lohri
March 14
Friday
Vaisakhi
Odisha
Date
Day
Holiday
March 21
Friday
Utkal Divas
November 3
Monday
Diwali
Banking Holidays in India (2025)
Banking holidays are aligned with state-specific observances and national holidays. Key considerations:
National Banking Holidays: Banks are closed on national holidays.
Regional Banking Holidays: Banks in a state observe holidays based on local festivals.
Examples:
Maharashtra: Banks close for Ganesh Chaturthi and Maharashtra Day.
West Bengal: Banks remain closed during Durga Puja and Kali Puja.
Tamil Nadu: Banking holidays include Pongal and Tamil New Year.
Global Holidays in 2025
For international business operations or travel plans, here are key global holidays:
Date
Country
Holiday
January 1
Worldwide
New Year’s Day
April 12
United States
Easter Sunday
July 1
Canada
Canada Day
October 3
Germany
German Unity Day
December 25
Worldwide
Christmas Day
Conclusion
The diversity in public and banking holidays across India reflects the country’s cultural richness. By planning ahead, you can make the most of your holidays, whether for personal celebrations, family vacations, or professional considerations. For the latest updates, refer to state government notifications or the Indian Government Calendar.