Haryana Government Announces Public Holidays and Special Days for 2025
CHANDIGARH : In a recent notification issued by Haryana’s Chief Secretary, Dr. Vivek Joshi, the Haryana Government has revealed the official list of public holidays, special days, and restricted holidays for 2025. These holidays apply to all public offices under the state government, with a few exceptions, and are designed to allow employees and residents to observe significant cultural, religious, and national occasions. The announcement includes holidays for both government employees and the public, along with dates marked as “Special Days.”
Official Public Holidays for 2025
The Haryana Government has declared several public holidays for 2025, aligning with traditional festivals, national holidays, and other significant days. These public holidays apply to government offices, ensuring that employees have the day off to celebrate or observe the respective occasions. The list of holidays is as follows:
- Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti: 6th January
- Guru Ravidas Jayanti: 12th February
- Maha Shivratri: 26th February
- Holi: 14th March
- Id-ul-Fitr: 31st March
- Mahavir Jayanti: 10th April
- Dr. BR Ambedkar Jayanti: 14th April
- Parshuram Jayanti: 29th April
- Akshya Tritiya: 30th April
- Maharana Pratap Jayanti: 29th May
- Sant Kabir Jayanti: 11th June
- Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day: 31st July
- Independence Day: 15th August
- Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti: 22nd September
- Shaheedi Divas / Haryana War Heroes’ Martyrdom Day: 23rd September
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra: 2nd October
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti / Maharaja Ajmidh Jayanti: 7th October
- Diwali: 20th October
- Vishvakarma Day: 22nd October
- Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti: 5th November
- Christmas: 25th December
These dates are considered official public holidays for the state, during which government offices will remain closed.
Special Days in 2025
In addition to the public holidays, the Haryana Government has declared a list of “Special Days” for 2025. These days will not be observed as public holidays but are significant in the cultural and historical context of the state. While these days are not mandatory for leave, they will be celebrated or commemorated in various ways across Haryana:
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti: 23rd January
- Sant Ladhu Nath Ji Jayanti: 12th March
- Hasan Khan Mewati Shaheedi Diwas: 15th March
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti: 11th April
- Sant Dhanna Bhagat Jayanti: 27th April
- Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Jayanti: 29th April
- Shri Guru Gauraksh Nath Memorial Day: 23rd May
- Mateshwari Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti: 31st May
- Veer Banda Bairagi Balidan Diwas: 9th June
- Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara Jayanti: 4th July
- Bhai Makhan Shah Labana Jayanti: 7th July
- Kavi Baaje Bhagat Jayanti: 15th July
- Maharaja Daksh Prajapati Jayanti: 27th July
- Shri Guru Jambheshwar Ji Jayanti: 26th August
- Bhagwan Vishwakarma Jayanti: 17th September
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti: 31st October
- Sant Namdev Jayanti: 12th November
- Virangana Jhalkari Bal Jayanti: 22nd November
- Sant Sain Bhagat Maharaj Jayanti: 4th December
- Maharaja Shoorsaini Jayanti: 20th December
These days are typically observed through cultural activities, ceremonies, and special events, allowing people to honor the respective figures and their contributions.
Restricted Holidays in Haryana
In addition to the public and special holidays, the Haryana Government has also listed several Restricted Holidays for 2025. These are holidays where employees can choose to take leave based on personal preference. While these days are not mandatory, employees have the flexibility to select up to three days from this list. These include:
- Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti: 23rd February
- Good Friday: 18th April
- Buddha Purnima: 12th May
- Maharishi Kayshap: 24th May
- Guru Arjan Dev’s Martyrdom Day: 30th May
- Muharram: 6th July
- Hariyali Teej: 27th July
- Milad-un-Nabi (Id-E-Milad): 5th September
- Karva Chauth: 10th October
- Goverdhan Puja: 22nd October
- Chhath Puja: 28th October
- Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day: 25th November
- Guru Brahmanand Jayanti: 24th December
- Shaheed Udham Singh’s Jayanti: 26th December
Public Holidays under the Negotiable Instrument Act
The Haryana Government has also declared several holidays that apply to all sectors, except judicial courts, in accordance with Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. These include all 52 Sundays, as well as a selection of public holidays already mentioned above. This provision helps to ensure that businesses and industries can plan their operations with a clear understanding of official non-working days.
Impact on the Public and Private Sectors
The list of public holidays, special days, and restricted holidays in Haryana for 2025 will directly impact both public and private sector operations. While government employees will be able to observe these holidays, private sector organizations will need to ensure that their operations align with these dates, particularly for those days marked as public holidays under the Negotiable Instrument Act.
Conclusion
With the announcement of the public holidays and special days for 2025, the Haryana Government has provided a comprehensive framework for both state employees and residents to plan for the upcoming year. These holidays celebrate Haryana’s rich cultural diversity, and their observance will help commemorate important figures and events in the state’s history. As always, residents should be mindful of the official holidays when planning business, travel, or personal activities in 2025.