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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

DayDateHoliday Name
 Wednesday 01 January New Year's Day
 Monday 06 January Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Sunday26 JanuaryRepublic Day

Holidays in Punjab During February 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
 Wednesday 12 February Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Wednesday26 FebruaryMaha Shivaratri

Holidays in Punjab During March 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Friday14 MarchHoli
 Sunday 30 March Gudi Padwa
Monday31 MarchId-ul-Fir

Holidays in Punjab During April 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
 Sunday 06 April Ram navami
 Thursday 10 April Mahavir Jayanti
Monday14 AprilDr Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday18 AprilGood Friday
 Tuesday 29 April Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti
 Wednesday 30 April Basava Jayanti

Holidays in Punjab During May 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Thursday01 MayMay Day

Holidays in Punjab During June 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Sunday06 MayBakrid / Eid al Adha
 Wednesday 11 May Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti

Holidays in Punjab During July 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Thursday03 JulyKarkidaka Vavu Bali
 Friday 27 July Muharram

Holidays in Punjab During August 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Friday15 AugustIndependence Day
Saturday16 AugustJanmashtami
 Wednesday 27 August Ganesh Chaturthi

Holidays in Punjab During September 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Tuesday02 SeptemberRamdev Jayanti
Thursday04 SeptemberEid e Milad
 Sunday 07 September Mahalaya Amavasye
 Monday 22 September Ghatasthapana

Holidays in Punjab During October 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
 Wednesday 01 October Maha Navami
Thursday02 OctoberGandhi Jayanti
 Tuesday 07 October Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
 Monday 20 October Diwali
 Tuesday 21 October Diwali Holiday
Wednesday22 OctoberGovardhan Puja

Holidays in Punjab During November 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Monday24 NovemberSri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day

Holidays in Punjab During December 2025

DayDateHoliday Name
Thursday25 DecemberChristmas

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.

  1. 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.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. 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.
     
  4. 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.
     
  5. 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.

Other State Public Holiday List 2025:

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Bihar Holidays

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Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays

Daman and Diu Holidays

Delhi Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Goa

Gujarat Public Holidays

Haryana Govt Holidays

HP Govt Holidays

Jammu and Kashmir Holidays

Jharkhand Holidays List

Karnataka Public Holidays

Kerala Public Holidays

Lakshadweep Holidays

MP Govt Holidays

Maharashtra Public Holidays

Manipur Holiday List

Meghalaya Holidays

Mizoram Holidays

Nagaland Holidays

Odisha Government Holiday List

Puducherry Holidays

Rajasthan Government Holidays

Sikkim Holidays

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Telangana Public Holidays

Tripura Holidays

UP Government Holidays

Uttarakhand Holidays

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