Central Govt Holidays List in 2025
Central Govt Holidays List 2025 PDF Download: Government workers receive a more generous holiday package compared to their counterparts in the private industry. The Central Government has implemented different leave programs tailored for female employees working in both central and state government positions. Government establishments usually close on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Furthermore, not only do employees of the central and state governments enjoy numerous holidays, but those working in the public sector also get a substantial number of annual leave days.
Pursuant to the directive from DOPT, please be advised that Good Friday on 18th April will be observed as a holiday.
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Central Govt Holidays List 2025 Overview
| Topic | Central Govt Holidays |
| Department | DoPT |
| Beneficiaries | Central Govt Employees |
| Year | 2025 |
| Gazetted Holidays | 17 |
| Restricted Holidays | 33 |
| Holiday 2025 PDF | Download Link |
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Gazetted Holidays List 2025
The Central Government Office has officially announced the Gazetted Holidays for the year 2025. These holidays are specifically designated for central government offices and industrial establishments. Every year, usually in June, a detailed holiday calendar for the upcoming year is published by the Central Government. This calendar is circulated through an official memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), categorizing Gazetted Holidays and Restricted Holidays separately. Initially, there are 14 mandatory holidays listed, and individuals are then given the flexibility to choose three holidays from this list to observe, making a total of 17 days off. These 17 days represent the Gazetted Holidays recognized for employees of the Central government.
| Festival | Date & Day |
| Republic Day | 26.01.25 (Sunday) |
| Holi | 14.03.25 (Friday) |
| Id-ul-Fitr | 30.03.25 (Sunday) |
| Ram Navami | 06.04.25 (Sunday) |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 10.04.25 (Thursday) |
| Good Friday | 18.04.25 (Friday) |
| Budha Purnima | 12.05.25 (Monday) |
| Id-ul-Zuha | 16.06.25 (Sunday) |
| Muharram | 06.07.25 (Sunday) |
| Independence Day | 15.08.25 (Friday) |
| Janmashtami | 16.08.25 (Saturday) |
| Milad-un-Nabi | 04.09.25 (Thursday) |
| Gandhi’s Birthday | 02.10.25 (Thursday) |
| Dussehra | 02.10.25 (Thursday) |
| Diwali | 18.10.25 (Saturday) |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 05.11.25 (Wednesday) |
| Christmas Day | 25.12.25 (Thursday) |
Restricted Holidays List 2025
The Central Government Office for 2025 has issued a compilation of Restricted Holidays. These holidays, referred to as Restricted Holidays, offer employees the opportunity to select two days off according to their individual preferences. With India’s rich tapestry of religions and festivals, employees can opt for leave during their respective religious celebrations. The list of RH Holidays covers more than 30 occasions, making it a total of 45 holidays in all.
| Festival | Date & Day |
| New Year’s Day | 01.01.25 (Wednesday) |
| Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | 06.01.25 (Monday) |
| Lohri | 13.01.25 (Monday) |
| Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | 13.01.25 (Monday) |
| Makar Sankranti | 14.01.25 (Tuesday) |
| Magha Bihu, Pongal | 14.01.25 (Tuesday) |
| Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | 02.02.25 (Sunday) |
| Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | 12.02.25 (Wednesday) |
| Shivaji Jayanti | 19.02.25 (Wednesday) |
| Dayananda Saraswati Birthday | 23.02.25 (Sunday) |
| Maha Shivratri | 26.02.25 (Wednesday) |
| Holika dahan | 13.03.25 (Thursday) |
| Dolyatra | 14.03.25 (Friday) |
| Jamat-Ul-Vida | 27.03.25 (Thursday) |
| Chaitra Sukladi | 30.03.25 (Sunday) |
| Cheti Chand | 30.03.25 (Sunday) |
| Gudi Padava | 30.03.25 (Sunday) |
| Ugadi | 30.03.25 (Sunday) |
| Vaisakhi, Vishu | 14.04.25 (Monday) |
| Meshadi | 14.04.25 (Monday) |
| Tamil New Year | 14.04.25 (Monday) |
| Bahag Bihu | 14.04.25 (Monday) |
| Easter Sunday | 20.04.25 (Sunday) |
| Rabindranath Tagore Birthday | 07.05.25 (Wednesday) |
| Rath Yatra | 27.06.25 (Friday) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 07.08.25 (Saturday) |
| Raksha Bandhan | 09.08.25 (Saturday) |
| Parsi New Year’s day, Nauraj | 15.08.25 (Friday) |
| Onam | 26.08.25 (Tuesday) |
| Dusshera (Saptami) | 29.09.25 (Monday) |
| Dussehra (Mahashtami) | 30.09.25 (Tuesday) |
| Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 07.10.25 (Tuesday) |
| Karaka Chaturthi | 10.10.25 (Friday) |
| Naraka Chaturdasi | 20.10.25 (Monday) |
| Govardhan Puja | 22.10.25 (Wednesday) |
| Bhai Duj | 23.10.25 (Thursday) |
| Chhath Puja | 28.10.25 (Tuesday) |
| Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24.11.25 (Monday) |
| Christmas Eve | 24.12.25 (Wednesday) |