List of Central Government Holidays in 2025 PDF Download
The Central Government Holidays List for the year 2025 is available for download in PDF format. Government employees are entitled to a comprehensive holiday package compared to those in the private sector. Special leave schemes have been implemented by the Central Government for female employees working in both central and state government positions.
Government offices follow the practice of closing on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. In addition to the abundance of holidays enjoyed by central and state government employees, public sector workers also receive a substantial number of annual leave days. To access a detailed compilation of Gazetted and Restricted holidays scheduled for central government employees in 2025, please visit our website at ghdays.in.
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Central Government Holidays 2025 Overview
| Title | Central Government Holidays |
| Department | DoPT |
| Beneficiaries | Central Govt Employees |
| Year | 2025 |
| Gazetted Holidays | 17 |
| Restricted Holidays | 33 |
| Holiday 2025 PDF | Download Link |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Gazetted Holidays List 2025
Official holidays, known as Gazetted Holidays, are designated for central government offices and industrial establishments. Each year in June, the Central Government publishes a detailed holiday calendar for the upcoming year. This calendar is circulated via an official memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), delineating Gazetted Holidays and Restricted Holidays as distinct categories. The primary list includes 14 mandatory holidays, with an additional option for individuals to choose three holidays from this selection, totaling 17 days of leave. These 17 days collectively represent the Gazetted Holidays acknowledged for employees of the Central government.
Restricted Holidays List 2025
The official notification from the Central Government contains an additional set of holidays named Restricted Holidays. These holidays provide employees with the option to select two days off according to their individual preferences. With India’s rich diversity of religions and festivals, employees are granted the freedom to avail leave during their respective religious celebrations. The Restricted Holidays calendar consists of more than 30 holidays, totaling up to 45 in number.
State-wise List of Central Government Holidays 2025
| State | Link |
| Central Govt Holidays Andhra Pradesh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Arunachal Pradesh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Assam List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Bihar List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Chhattisgarh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Goa List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Gujarat List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Haryana List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Himachal Pradesh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Jharkhand List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Karnataka List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Kerala List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Madhya Pradesh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Maharashtra List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Manipur List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Meghalaya List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Mizoram List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Nagaland List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Odisha List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Punjab List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Rajasthan List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Sikkim List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Tamil Nadu List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Telangana List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Tripura List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Uttarakhand List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Uttar Pradesh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays West Bengal List | View |
Central Govt Holiday List of Union Territories 2025
| Union Territory Holidays | Details |
| Central Govt Holidays A&N Islands List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Chandigarh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays D&D List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays D&N Haveli List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays The Government of NCT of Delhi List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Jammu & Kashmir List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Ladakh List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Lakshadweep List | View |
| Central Govt Holidays Puducherry List | View |
Central Govt Holidays List 2024
2024 List of Central Govt Gazetted Holidays in PDF Format
| Festival | Date & Day |
| Republic Day | 26.1.24 (Fri) |
| Holi | 25.3.24 (Mon) |
| Good Friday | 29.3.24 (Fri) |
| Id-ul-Fitr | 11.4.24 (Thu) |
| Ram Navami | 17.4.24 (Wed) |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 21.4.24 (Sun) |
| Budha Purnima | 23.5.24 (Thu) |
| Id-ul-Zuha | 17.6.24 (Mon) |
| Muharram | 17.7.24 (Wed) |
| Independence Day | 15.8.24 (Thu) |
| Janmashtami | 26.8.24 (Mon) |
| Milad-un-Nabi | 16.9.24 (Mon) |
| Gandhi’s Birthday | 2.10.24 (Wed) |
| Dussehra | 12.10.24 (Sat) |
| Diwali | 31.10.24 (Thu) |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 15.11.24 (Fri) |
| Christmas Day | 25.12.24 (Wed) |
2024 Central Govt Restricted Holidays: Full List PDF
| Festival | Date & Day |
| New Year’s Day | 1.1.24 (Mon) |
| Lohri | 13.1.24 (Sat) |
| Makar Sankranti | 14.1.24 (Sun) |
| Magha Bihu, Pongal | 15.1.24 (Mon) |
| Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | 17.1.24 (Wed) |
| Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | 25.1.24 (Thu) |
| Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | 14.2.24 (Wed) |
| Shivaji Jayanti | 19.2.24 (Mon) |
| Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | 24.2.24 (Sat) |
| Dayananda Saraswati Birthday | 6.3.24 (Wed) |
| Maha Shivratri | 8.3.24 (Fri) |
| Holika dahan | 24.3.24 (Sun) |
| Dolyatra | 25.3.24 (Mon) |
| Easter Sunday | 31.3.24 (Sun) |
| Jamat-Ul-Vida | 5.4.23 (Fri) |
| Chaitra Sukladi | 9.4.24 (Tue) |
| Cheti Chand | 9.4.24 (Tue) |
| Gudi Padava | 9.4.24 (Tue) |
| Ugadi | 9.4.24 (Tue) |
| Vaisakhi, Vishu | 13.4.24 (Sat) |
| Meshadi | 14.4.24 (Sun) |
| Tamil New Year | 14.4.24 (Sun) |
| Bahag Bihu | 14.4.24 (Sun) |
| Rabindranath Tagore Birthday | 8.5.24 (Wed) |
| Rath Yatra | 7.7.24 (Sun) |
| Parsi New Year’s day, Nauraj | 15.8.24 (Thu) |
| Raksha Bandhan | 19.8.24 (Mon) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 7.9.24 (Sat) |
| Onam | 15.9.24 (Sun) |
| Dusshera (Saptami) | 10.10.24 (Thu) |
| Dussehra (Mahashtami) | 11.10.24 (Fri) |
| Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 17.10.24 (Thu) |
| Karaka Chaturthi | 20.10.24 (Sun) |
| Naraka Chaturdasi | 31.10.24 (Thu) |
| Govardhan Puja | 2.11.24 (Sat) |
| Bhai Duj | 3.11.24 (Sun) |
| Chhath Puja | 7.11.24 (Thu) |
| Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24.11.24 (Sun) |
| Christmas Eve | 24.12.24 (Tue) |
Latest CG Holiday News 2024-2025
5.4.2024 Central Govt Office Holiday News: In the year 2024, the General elections to Lok Sabha and State Assembly of Andhra, Arunachal, Odisha, and Sikkim, along with various Bye elections, are fast approaching. With citizens gearing up to exercise their democratic rights, the importance of these elections cannot be understated.
To ensure that every eligible voter can participate in this crucial process without hindrance, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued orders mandating the declaration of holidays on all election dates for all central government offices and allied offices. This decision aims to grant paid holidays to Central Government Employees on the day of Poll, allowing them the opportunity to cast their votes and fulfill their civic duty in shaping the future of the nation.
19.1.2024 Central Govt Office Holiday News : In preparation for the Republic Day Parade Beating Retreat Ceremony in January 2024, Central Government Offices are scheduled for early closure. This closure is in connection with the At Home Function and the significant security measures required for the event. Notably, important places such as the South and North Block offices will remain closed as a precautionary security measure prior to the Republic Day function.