List of Holidays in India - 2025

India has three mandatory national holidays: Republic Day on January 26th, Independence Day on August 15th, and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd.

Yes, India observes many public and government holidays celebrating festivals, historical figures' birthdays, and cultural events, which vary by state and region.

Yes, apart from national holidays, each state may have unique state-specific holidays, local festivals, and important days based on regional culture and history.

The central government usually declares around 17 gazetted holidays annually, which are mandatory for government offices and many enterprises.

Restricted holidays are optional and allow employees to choose certain holidays based on their religion, culture, or preference, unlike gazetted holidays, which are mandatory.

Employees are typically entitled to paid leave on national gazetted holidays, but policies may vary depending on the employer and sector.

Many companies provide a core set of mandatory holidays and offer additional optional holidays or flexible leave policies to accommodate the diverse cultural and regional backgrounds of remote teams.