The Government has officially announced the Govt Holidays Calendar 2025, outlining the public holidays applicable to government offices and institutions in India for the upcoming year. The notification, issued by the Human Resources Department on December 26, 2024, provides a clear categorization of holidays, ensuring clarity for employees and institutions.
Govt Holidays Calendar Schedule-I (Gazetted Holidays)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Holidays | Date | Day | No. of Holidays |
| 1 | All Sundays | – | – | 52 |
| 2 | All Saturdays | – | – | 52 |
| 3 | Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti | 6 January | Monday | 1 |
| 4 | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | 12 February | Wednesday | 1 |
| 5 | Maha Shivratri | 26 February | Wednesday | 1 |
| 6 | Holi | 14 March | Friday | 1 |
| 7 | Id-ul-Fitr | 31 March | Monday | 1 |
| 8 | Mahavir Jayanti | 10 April | Thursday | 1 |
| 9 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April | Monday | 1 |
| 10 | Parshuram Jayanti | 29 April | Tuesday | 1 |
| 11 | Akshaya Tritya | 30 April | Wednesday | 1 |
| 12 | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | 29 May | Thursday | 1 |
| 13 | Sant Kabir Jayanti | 11 June | Wednesday | 1 |
| 14 | Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day | 31 July | Thursday | 1 |
| 15 | Independence Day | 15 August | Friday | 1 |
| 16 | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | 22 September | Monday | 1 |
| 17 | Shaheedi Divas/Haryana War Heroes’ Martyrdom Day | 23 September | Tuesday | 1 |
| 18 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra | 2 October | Thursday | 1 |
| 19 | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti / Maharaja Ajmidh Jayanti | 7 October | Tuesday | 1 |
| 20 | Diwali | 20 October | Monday | 1 |
| 21 | Vishvakarma Day | 22 October | Wednesday | 1 |
| 22 | Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti | 5 November | Wednesday | 1 |
| 23 | Christmas Day | 25 December | Thursday | 1 |
Holidays Excluded from the List of Public Holidays (Closed Days)
Govt Holidays Calendar Schedule-II (Restricted Holidays)
Schedule-III (Holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881)
Schedule-IV (Special Days) Govt Holidays Calendar
| Sr. No. | Name of the Special Days | Date | Day |
| 1 | Netaji’s Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti | 23 January | Thursday |
| 2 | Sant Ladhu Nath Ji Jayanti | 12 March | Wednesday |
| 3 | Hasan Khan Mewati Shaheedi Diwas | 15 March | Saturday |
| 4 | Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti | 11 April | Friday |
| 5 | Sant Dhanna Bhagat Jayanti | 27 April | Sunday |
| 6 | Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Jayanti | 29 April | Tuesday |
| 7 | Shri Guru Gauraksh Nath Memorial Day | 23 May | Friday |
| 8 | Mateshwari Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti | 31 May | Saturday |
| 9 | Veer Banda Bairagi Balidan Diwas | 9 June | Monday |
| 10 | Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara Jayanti | 4 July | Friday |
| 11 | Bhai Makhan Shah Labana Jayanti | 7 July | Monday |
| 12 | Kavi Baaje Bhagat Jayanti | 15 July | Tuesday |
| 13 | Maharaja Daksh Prajapati Jayanti | 27 July | Sunday |
| 14 | Shri Guru Jambheshwar Ji Jayanti | 26 August | Tuesday |
| 15 | Bhagwan Vishwakarma Jayanti | 17 September | Wednesday |
| 16 | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti | 31 October | Friday |
| 17 | Sant Namdev Jayanti | 12 November | Wednesday |
| 18 | Virangana Jhalkari Bai Jayanti | 22 November | Saturday |
| 19 | Sant Sain Bhagat Maharaj Jayanti | 4 December | Thursday |
| 20 | Maharaja Shoorsaini Jayanti | 20 December | Saturday |
Categories of Holidays for 2025
The holidays for 2025 have been divided into three primary categories, each catering to different requirements and observances:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Gazetted Holidays | Mandatory public holidays observed across all government offices. They represent significant national, cultural, or religious events. |
| Restricted Holidays | Employees can choose any three holidays from this optional category. These cater to diverse cultural and regional preferences. |
| Holidays Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 | Observed under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. These holidays are primarily applicable to financial institutions and banking services. |
The Govt Holidays Calendar 2025 is relevant to all public offices under the Haryana Government and provides a detailed framework for working days and holidays. This clarity is crucial for employees, institutions, and banking organizations to plan their activities, leaves, and celebrations in advance.
The comprehensive holiday schedule is designed to accommodate diverse cultural, religious, and operational needs across the state. With the provision for optional holidays, employees are empowered to observe festivals and events most meaningful to them while ensuring continuity of essential services.
For detailed information and the complete list of holidays, stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the official notification issued by the Human Resources Department. The notification includes specific dates for all categories of holidays, enabling proper planning for the year ahead.