Kerala Public Holiday List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:37 AM IST

Updated on 24 Jul, 2025, 10:08 AM IST

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Planning a vacation? Kerala is one of the most sought after destinations in India. Be it backwaters, boathouses or beaches, God’s own country rarely fails to impress you. During public holidays in Kerala, most of the business entities and commercial establishments are closed; however, the tourism industry continues to remain open for business.

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In this article, we provide the Kerala Public Holiday list in 2025 along with its unique festivals and important days that the state observes.

Kerala Public Holidays Calendar

Public holidays calendar in Kerala are observed either for a festival or a national holiday. Keralites celebrate their festival with much vigour. Below are the Kerala General Holidays and 2025 Kerala Public Holidays:

List of Holidays 2025 in Kerala:

Public Holidays in Kerala During January 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	01 January	New Year's Day
Monday	06 January	Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Sunday	26 January	Republic Day

Public Holidays in Kerala During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	26 February	Maha Shivaratri

Public Holidays in Kerala During March 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	14 March	Holi
Sunday	30 March	Ugadi
Monday	31 March	Id-ul-Fir

Public Holidays in Kerala During April 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	06 April	Ram Navami
Thursday	10 April	Mahavir Jayanti
Monday	14 April	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	18 April	Good Friday
Sunday	30 April	Basava Jayanti

Public Holidays in Kerala During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	01 May	May Day

Public Holidays in Kerala During June 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	07 June	Bakri Eid

Public Holidays in Kerala During July 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	03 July	Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Friday	27 July	Muharram

Public Holidays in Kerala During August 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	15 August	Independence Day
Saturday	16 August	Janmashtami
Tuesday	26 August	Onam
Wednesday	27 August	Ganesh Chaturthi

Public Holidays in Kerala During September 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	02 September	Ramdev Jayanti
Thursday	04 September	Eid e Milad
Sunday	07 September	Mahalaya Amavasye
Monday	22 September	Ghatasthapana

Public Holidays in Kerala During October 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	01 October	Maha Navami
Thursday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	07 October	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Monday	20 October	Diwali
Tuesday	21 October	Diwali Holiday
Wednesday	22 October	Diwali Holiday

Public Holidays in Kerala During November 2025

No public holidays in Kerala during November 2025.

Public Holidays in Kerala During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	25 December	Christmas

Note: The above list of Kerala holidays is applicable across the state and its cities such as:

Kochi
Thiruvananthapuram
Kozhikode
Thrissur
Kannur
Kollam
Kottayam
Palakkad
Munnar
Alappuzha
Thalassery
Kasaragod
Kumarakom

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2025

Festivals and Important Days in Kerala:

Kerala celebrates its festivals with a lot of excitement. If you are planning to visit Kerala, you should plan a trip during festivals to witness the local culture, traditions and savour their local cuisine. Below are some of the important festivals of Kerala:

Onam: Onam is one of the important festivals of Kerala since it’s a state festival and unique to any religion. Mahabali, the Asura (demon) King, is believed to have brought peace and prosperity to the people of Kerala. Keralites celebrate Onam by inviting Mahabali to their house to showcase that peace and prosperity. Onasadya is integral to Onam, which is a vegetarian meal with more than 50 dishes that are served during the festivities.
Kerala Boat Festival: Kerala is known for its tourism in the backwaters and the Kerala Boat Festival is where one can witness the Kerala boat race. If you are in Kerala, do not miss to see the famous Kerala boat race.
Vishu: The onset of the spring season or the beginning of the calendar month of Malayali month of Medam. People consider that the first view of the sun upon waking up in the morning is considered to bring abundance during the new year.
Attukal Pongala: For the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, the Pongala is an important festival. The 10-day long festival begins at the start of the month of Makaram-Kumbham. In 2009, the Guinness Book of Records awarded the gathering as “The largest annual gathering of women in an event organised by Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trust in Kerala.
Christmas: Followers of Christ celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th of December every year. In Kerala, especially in Kochi, one can see the elaborate decorations and the festive spirit of the Keralites during the holiday season. From Christmas cakes, new dresses, Christmas trees and the delicacies made only during Christmas, Kerala offers an insight into how Christians celebrate the arrival of their Messiah.