Punjab Public Holidays List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:44 AM IST

Updated on 25 Jul, 2025, 9:44 AM IST

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Public holidays are days when the public at large is given a holiday. This applies primarily to public organizations; however, several private organizations also follow in the footsteps of public bodies and give a holiday to its employees. These holidays are often declared in case of a widely celebrated festival in the state and on days of national relevance. For example, Independence Day is a part of Punjab’s public holidays.

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Schools and colleges are closed during Punjab’s general holidays. Therefore, people look at these holidays to plan a trip. People might take one or two days leave from work around public holidays in Punjab and enjoy a long weekend. Usually, the list of holidays in Punjab for 2025 is declared at the start of the year so that people can make plans. Read ahead to know more about Punjab’s public holiday list for 2025.

Punjab’s Public Holidays Calendar in 2025:

Here is a table stating public holidays calendar in Punjab. Note that dates of some of the festivals cannot be predicted accurately therefore the dates may be subject to change.

Holidays in Punjab 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

Holidays in Punjab During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	12 February	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Wednesday	26 February	Maha Shivaratri

Holidays in Punjab During March 2025

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

Holidays in Punjab 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
Tuesday	29 April	Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti
Wednesday	30 April	Basava Jayanti

Holidays in Punjab During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	01 May	May Day

Holidays in Punjab During June 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	06 May	Bakrid / Eid al Adha
Wednesday	11 May	Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti

Holidays in Punjab During July 2025

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

Holidays in Punjab During August 2025

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

Holidays in Punjab 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

Holidays in Punjab 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	Govardhan Puja

Holidays in Punjab During November 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	24 November	Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day

Holidays in Punjab During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	25 December	Christmas

Note: The holidays mentioned above are for Punjab, including the following popular cities.

Ludhiana
Amritsar
Jalandhar
Patiala
Bhatinda
Hoshiarpur
Mohali
Batala
Pathankot
Moga

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2025

Top Festivals in Punjab:

Punjab is known for its rich culture. Traditionally, it was known as the land of the five rivers. As the state has enough natural resources, most of its festivals are related to winter, summer, and monsoon seasons. Punjab’s festivals are lively and vibrant. If you get a chance, try to visit Punjab during one of its popular festivals. Here’s a list of popular festivals and events celebrated in Punjab.

Lohri: This is among the most prominent festivals in Punjab. Lohri falls in the winter solstice. It involves lighting a bonfire and preparing a feast. Lohri involves singing and dancing around the bonfire and feasting on traditional delicacies.
Baisakhi: Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is known as a harvest festival. It is also celebrated as a Sikh New Year. This festival is often celebrated in April throughout the state. People decorate their homes, wear new clothes, and celebrate life during Baisakhi.
Sports Festival: This traditional sports festival is celebrated in Ludhiana. It is also known as Kila Raipur festival and is held in February. The list of sporting events held at the festival is as follows: archery, fencing, gymnastics, aerobics, etc. Bullock cart races and camel races are the festival’s main attraction.
Patiala Craft Mela: As the name suggests, this event is held in Patiala’s Sheesh Mahal Art Gallery. Skilled craftsmen from different places assemble in Patiala to display their wares. This event lasts for 15 days and features the state’s traditional craft items and furniture.
Holla Mohalla: Holla Mohalla was initiated by Guru Gobind Singh. It is usually held in March, around the same time as Holi. A fair is organised in Anandpur Sahib for three days where people view a range of activities like kirtans, poetry, and fighting prowess. Holla Mohalla ends with a military-style procession.