Central Government Holidays List in 2025 PDF Download (Out)
Central Government Holidays List 2025 PDF Download: Government employees enjoy a more favorable holiday package than those in the private sector. The Central Government has introduced various leave schemes specifically for female employees in both central and state government roles. Government offices typically observe closures on Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Additionally, not only do central and state government employees benefit from ample holidays, but public sector staff also receive a generous allocation of leave days annually. For a detailed list of Gazetted and Restricted holidays in the year 2025 for central government employees, please visit our website ghdays.in.
List of Gazetted Holidays for Central Government Office 2025: Gazetted Holidays are official holidays mandated for central government offices and industrial establishments. Annually in June, the Central Government releases a comprehensive holiday schedule for the following year. This schedule is disseminated through an office memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), outlining Gazetted Holidays and Restricted Holidays separately. The initial list comprises 14 compulsory holidays, while the subsequent list allows individuals to select three holidays from the 14 compulsory ones, resulting in a total of 17 days off. These 17 days constitute the Gazetted Holidays recognized for Central government employees.
Festival
Date & Day
Republic Day
26.1.25 (Sunday)
Maha Shivaratri
26.2.25 (Wednesday)
Holi
14.3.25 (Friday)
Id-ul-Fitr
31.3.25 (Monday)
Mahavir Jayanti
10.4.25 (Thursday)
Good Friday
18.4.25 (Friday)
Budha Purnima
12.5.25 (Monday)
Id-ul-Zuha Bakrid
7.6.25 (Saturday)
Muharram
6.7.25 (Sunday)
Independence Day
15.8.25 (Friday)
Janmashtami
16.8.25 (Saturday)
Milad-un-Nabi
5.9.25 (Friday)
Gandhi’s Birthday
2.10.25 (Thursday)
Dussehra
2.10.25 (Thursday)
Diwali
20.10.25 (Monday)
Guru Nanak’s Birthday
5.11.25 (Wednesday)
Christmas Day
25.12.25 (Thursday)
Restricted Holidays List 2025
List of Restricted Holidays for Central Government Office 2025: The Central Government notification includes a supplementary list of holidays known as Restricted Holidays. These holidays allow employees to choose two days off based on their personal preference. Given India’s diverse range of religions and festivals, employees have the flexibility to take leave during their own religious observances. The RH Holiday table encompasses over 30 holidays, extending up to 45 in total.
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 Government Holidays List 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.
