Planning your year in advance becomes easier when you know the official holiday schedule. The Central Government Holidays List 2025 has been officially released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), New Delhi. This holiday calendar provides clarity for employees working in Central Government Offices across India, covering both public holidays and restricted holidays.
In this article, we will provide you with the detailed Central Government Holidays 2025 list, along with region-specific information, compulsory holidays, and optional holidays
Importance of Central Government Holidays 2025
Every year, the Department of Personnel and Training issues a structured holiday list for Central Government employees. This schedule ensures uniformity in holiday observance across the country. For 2025, the holiday list includes:
- Public Holidays – Observed nationwide in government offices.
- Restricted Holidays – Optional holidays where employees can choose from a pre-listed calendar.
Having this list in advance helps employees plan vacations, festivals, family functions, and travel more effectively. It also helps HR departments in scheduling leave rosters and work planning.
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Central Government Offices Holidays in Delhi / New Delhi
Employees working in Delhi/New Delhi-based Central Government Offices will observe the following Gazetted/Public Holidays in 2025:
- Republic Day – 26 January (Sunday)
- Maha Shivaratri – 26 February (Wednesday)
- Holi – 14 March (Friday)
- Id-ul-Fitr – 31 March (Monday)
- Mahavir Jayanti – 10 April (Thursday)
- Good Friday – 18 April (Friday)
- Buddha Purnima – 12 May (Monday)
- Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) – 7 June (Saturday)
- Muharram – 6 July (Sunday)
- Independence Day – 15 August (Friday)
- Janmashtami – 16 August (Saturday)
- Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) – 5 September (Friday)
- Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday & Dussehra – 2 October (Thursday)
- Diwali (Deepavali) – 20 October (Monday)
- Guru Nanak’s Birthday – 5 November (Wednesday)
- Christmas Day – 25 December (Thursday)
These holidays cover a wide spectrum of national festivals, religious events, and historic occasions, ensuring inclusivity for people of different communities.
Holidays for Central Government Offices Outside Delhi / New Delhi
For employees working in Central Government offices outside the capital, the following compulsory holidays are applicable in 2025:
- Republic Day
- Independence Day
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Buddha Purnima
- Christmas Day
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Diwali (Deepavali)
- Good Friday
- Guru Nanak Jayanti
- Id-ul-Fitr
- Id-ul-Zuha
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Muharram
- Milad-un-Nabi (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)
This ensures uniformity across India while allowing states to add their local and regional holidays separately.
Central Government Restricted Holidays List 2025
Apart from the public holidays, employees can also select from a list of restricted holidays. These are optional and employees may choose any two holidays of their preference. Some major restricted holidays in 2025 for Central Government Offices in Delhi/New Delhi include:
- New Year’s Day – 1 January
- Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday – 6 January
- Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magh Bihu – 14 January
- Basant Panchami – 2 February
- Guru Ravidas Jayanti – 12 February
- Shivaji Jayanti – 19 February
- Holika Dahan – 13 March
- Ram Navami – 6 April
- Vaisakhi / Vishu – 13 April
- Rath Yatra – 27 June
- Raksha Bandhan – 9 August
- Ganesh Chaturthi – 27 August
- Onam – 5 September
- Karwa Chauth – 10 October
- Chhath Puja – 28 November
- Christmas Eve – 24 December
These holidays are provided to give employees flexibility in celebrating their regional, cultural, or religious festivals.
Restricted Holidays Outside Delhi / New Delhi
For offices situated outside Delhi, employees are allowed to select any three optional holidays from a list of 12 pre-declared restricted holidays. These include:
- Holi
- Janmashtami
- Maha Shivratri
- Ram Navami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Rath Yatra
- Onam
- Pongal
- Basant Panchami
- Makar Sankranti
- Chhath Puja
- Vishu / Vaisakhi / Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Cheti Chand
This flexibility ensures employees can observe festivals that are more relevant to their local traditions.
Download Central Government Holidays List 2025 PDF
The DoPT has issued an official Central Government Holidays Notification 2025 PDF, which contains the full details of gazetted and restricted holidays. Employees and HR professionals can download it directly from the official DoPT website.
Why Should Employees Know the Holiday List in Advance?
Knowing the Central Government Holiday List 2025 in advance has multiple benefits:
- Work-Life Balance – Helps plan vacations and family time.
- Travel Planning – Enables early booking of flights, trains, or hotels.
- Cultural Participation – Allows employees to celebrate festivals that are important to them.
- HR & Payroll Management – Assists in workforce planning and leave scheduling.
- Productivity Planning – Offices can prepare work targets around holiday breaks.
Conclusion
The Central Government Holidays List 2025 is a vital document for all Central Government employees. With a mix of national, cultural, and religious holidays, the list ensures inclusivity and uniformity across the nation. Employees should download the official notification, plan their schedules, and make the best use of restricted holidays for festivals close to their hearts.
