20242025
Republic Day26 January26 January
Holi25 March14 March
Good Friday29 March18 April
Independence Day15 August15 August
Diwali31 October20 October
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday2 October2 October
Christmas Day25 December25 December

 

*India has three main compulsory national holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day, and Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday. There are also several other gazetted holidays that are mandatory for government offices and many private organizations. Each state has additional holidays reflecting local cultures and religions. To find out more, consult government sources.

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