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  • Bank Holiday on Makar Sankranti 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 14, 2025? Check Details

    Bank Holiday on Makar Sankranti 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 14, 2025? Check Details

    New Delhi, January 11: Public and private sector banks in several cities across India will remain closed on January 14, 2025, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti 2025. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, the festival, celebrated as Uttarayana, Pongal, Maghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu, or Punyakala in various regions, will see bank closures in cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Kanpur, and Lucknow.

    However, banks in Delhi-NCR will remain open as Makar Sankranti 2025 is not listed as a holiday for the region. Apart from banks, several states will observe 4-5 days of public holidays during this festive period. In Telangana, there will be an extended holiday from January 13 to January 17 due to Makar Sankranti celebrations. Tamil Nadu will observe Pongal holidays from January 14 to January 16, including Thiruvalluvar Day and Uzhavar Thirunal. Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India.

    The second Saturday on January 11 and Sunday, January 12, will also contribute to the extended weekend in many states, further adding to the holiday stretch. Schools, colleges, and government offices will also be closed in certain regions. When Is Makar Sankranti 2025? Is It on 14 or 15 January? Know the Exact Date, Punya Kala Time, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of India.

    The last weekday banking holiday in January will fall on January 23, 2025, for the birthdays of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Vir Surendrasai, with banks in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Agartala remaining shut.

    Customers are advised to plan their banking transactions accordingly, especially in cities observing extended closures during the festive season.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 11, 2025 01:25 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Bank Holiday 2025 Dates: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 13? Is There a Bank Holiday on January 14 and 15? Check State-Wise List of Bank Holidays Falling Between January 13-19

    Bank Holiday 2025 Dates: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 13? Is There a Bank Holiday on January 14 and 15? Check State-Wise List of Bank Holidays Falling Between January 13-19

    Mumbai, January 10: Major festivals like Pongal and Makar Sankranti (Lohri) are falling in the third week of January 2025, starting January 13. In view of the festivities, there will be a bank holiday on a select date in certain states. Will banks remain open or closed on January 13? Is there a bank holiday on January 14 and 15? How many days will banks remain shut between January 13 and January 19? If you are looking for the answers, this article has a state-wise list of bank holidays falling between January 13 and 19.

    Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), considering national or state holidays and cultural or religious observance among other factors. The RBI releases the bank holiday calendar for every year in advance, so that people can schedule their bank-related works. Pongal 2025 School Holiday: Check Dates for School Holidays in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh for Thai Pongal and Makar Sankranti.

    State-Wise List of Bank Holidays Between January 13 and 19

    January 13: As per the bank holiday calendar released by the RBI, there is no bank holiday on January 13. Therefore, all banks in India will remain open on January 13.

    January 14: There will be a bank holiday on January 14 on account of Makar Sankranti and Pongal. Hence, banks will remain shut in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

    January 15: A bank holiday will be observed on January 15 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Sikkim due to Makar Sankranti and Pongal festivities. In Assam, banks will remain closed on account of Magh Bihu. Banks will remain shut in Chennai to observe Thiruvalluvar Day.

    January 16: There will be a bank holiday on January 16 in Andhra Pradesh to celebrate Kanuma Panduga. Banks will also remain closed in Channei to observe Uzhavar Thirunal.

    January 17: All banks will remain open across India.

    January 18: All banks will be operational across India.

    January 19: All banks in India will be closed on January 19 as it is a Sunday.

    You can get the state-wise full list of bank holidays in 2025 by clicking here. Notably, irrespective of the bank holidays, online banking services remain operational throughout the year, except when there is a downtime due to technical issues.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2025 04:02 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Pongal 2025 School Holiday: Check Dates for School Holidays in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh for Thai Pongal and Makar Sankranti

    Pongal 2025 School Holiday: Check Dates for School Holidays in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh for Thai Pongal and Makar Sankranti

    An extended school holiday schedule has been announced in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on account of Pongal 2025 and Makar Sankranti 2025. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday on January 14 for all schools, colleges and government offices in view of Pongal. In addition to this, there will be holidays on January 15 for Thiruvallur and January 16 for Uzhavar Thirunal. Since many students and employees have to travel to their native place for the festival, January 17 has also been declared a holiday. Schools and colleges will also remain shut on January 18 (Saturday) and January 19 (Sunday). In Telangana, schools will be closed on January 13 for Bhogi and on January 14 for Pongal, Sankranti and birthday of Hazrat Ali. There is an optional holiday on January 15 for Kanumu. For colleges, the holidays will start on January 11 and will continue till January 16. In Andhra Pradesh, the holidays will begin on January 10 and continue till January 19. Pongal 2025 Dates: Why Is Pongal Celebrated? Bhogi Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Other Traditions, Rituals, Delicious Recipes and More To Know About the Harvest Festival in Tamil Nadu.

    Pongal School Holidays in Tamil Nadu and Telangana

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  • Pongal 2025 School Holidays: Tamil Nadu and Telangana Declare Sankaranti Holiday To Celebrate Harvest Festival, Check Dates and Other Details

    Pongal 2025 School Holidays: Tamil Nadu and Telangana Declare Sankaranti Holiday To Celebrate Harvest Festival, Check Dates and Other Details

    Pongal, also called Thai Pongal, is a significant and auspicious harvest festival celebrated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The four-day festival marks the start of the Thai month in the Tamil calendar. It is celebrated every year in a grand way and with a lot of joy and devotion by the people of the state. Pongal marks the end of the winters and the start of the harvest season in India. During the festival, devotees worship Lord Surya and other deities for their blessings and agricultural abundance. Families get together and prepare traditional delicacies like Pongal, sakkarai Pongal, payasam, and more as part of the celebrations. Pongal 2025 Dates: Why Is Pongal Celebrated? Bhogi Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Other Traditions, Rituals, Delicious Recipes and More To Know About the Harvest Festival in Tamil Nadu.

    It is a time of ritualistic offerings, feasts, and joy, especially for farmers. Families get together, clean their spaces, and decorate homes with lamps and beautiful kolam designs and prepare traditional Pongal foods. On account of the occasion, the government has declared holidays for schools and colleges. Check the dates below.

    Pongal 2025 Dates

    Pongal is celebrated over a span of four days. The first day of the celebration is called Bhogi Pongal. Bhogi Pongal 2025 falls on Tuesday, January 14. The second day of the celebration is called Surya Pongal. Surya Pongal 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 15. The third day of the celebration is Maatu Pongal. Maatu Pongal 2025 falls on Thursday, January 16. The fourth and last day of the celebration is known as Kaanum Pongal, and it falls on Friday, January 17.

    Pongal 2025 Holiday Dates

    Due to the festival, the state government had declared a holiday from January 14–16 for schools, colleges, and government offices. However, in response to many sections from the state, January 17 too has been declared a holiday. An official press release states that as Pongal 2025 falls on January 14, it will be a holiday followed by holidays on January 15 for Thiruvallur and 16 for Uzhavar Thirunal. But as many students and employees travel to their native place for the festival, January 17 has also been declared a holiday, considering their requests.

    This creates an extended six-day holiday for the festival, as January 18 and 19 are Saturday and Sunday, respectively. However, to make up for the 17th, all education institutions in the state will remain operational on the 25th. In Telangana too, schools will remain closed from January 13 to 17, providing students with a seven-day festive break for Pongal 2025. Tamil Nadu Government Holiday List For Pongal 2025: State Govt Employees to Enjoy Extended Holiday, Check Dates and Other Details Here.

    Pongal 2025 Holiday Dates

    The festival holds immense cultural as well as religious significance in the state. The extended holiday period not only aims to enable families to celebrate the festival together; it also aims to facilitate smooth travel for students and families returning to their homes for Pongal 2025.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 04:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Bank Holiday on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 6, 2025? Check Details

    Bank Holiday on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 6, 2025? Check Details

    Delhi, January 5: Banks in Chandigarh will remain closed on Monday, January 6, to observe Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti. The occasion marks the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, revered as a warrior, philosopher, and poet. This holiday, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) guidelines, is classified as a regional holiday and applies specifically to states where it is traditionally celebrated.

    Banks across India follow a holiday calendar set by the RBI, which incorporates national and regional holidays in addition to the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays. These holidays are governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, under which banking services like cheque clearance and promissory note transactions are unavailable. However, online banking services and ATM facilities remain operational during these holidays. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Know Saptami Tithi, Puja Vidhi and Prakash Parv Significance To Commemorate the Birth Anniversary of the Sikh Guru.

    In January 2025, banks are scheduled to be closed for 13 days, including national and regional holidays. As these holidays vary from state to state, customers are advised to confirm with their local branch before planning a visit. For Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, the closure primarily affects places like Punjab and Chandigarh, where the Sikh community commemorates the Guru’s legacy through prayers, hymns, and community gatherings. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025 Images and HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Ji Parkash Purab by Sharing Greetings, Quotes and WhatsApp Status Messages.

    Guru Gobind Singh became the tenth Sikh Guru in 1675 at the age of nine, following the martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, under Mughal rule. The day symbolises courage, selflessness, and spiritual wisdom, values central to Sikh teachings.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 02:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Tamil Nadu Government Holiday List For Pongal 2025: State Govt Employees to Enjoy Extended Holiday, Check Dates and Other Details Here

    Tamil Nadu Government Holiday List For Pongal 2025: State Govt Employees to Enjoy Extended Holiday, Check Dates and Other Details Here

    Chennai, January 4: The Tamil Nadu government has declared January 17, 2025, a holiday for government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions, adding to the existing public holidays for Pongal. This creates an extended six-day holiday from January 14 to January 19, as January 18 and 19 fall on a Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

    The holidays include Pongal on January 14, Thiruvalluvar Day on January 15, and Uzhavar Thirunal on January 16, followed by the newly announced January 17 holiday. To compensate, institutions will function on January 25. List of Long Weekends in 2025 in India: Check Out the New Year Calendar for the Holiday Dates To Plan Vacations and Weekend Getaways.

    Pongal, a major Hindu harvest festival celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu, is marked by gratitude to nature and a sense of abundance and togetherness. The festival spans four days, with Thai Pongal on the second day coinciding with Makar Sankranti. This aligns with North Indian traditions like holy dips in the Ganges. Maharashtra Government Holiday List 2025: State Govt Announces Dates for All Holidays on Account of Festivities and Observances, Check Complete Details.

    Earlier, Tamil Nadu government employees were set to enjoy a four-day break for Pongal. However, many had appealed to Chief Minister MK Stalin for an additional public holiday on January 17, which could extend the break to nine days, from January 11 to 19. The request has been considered.

    This long holiday weekend allows people to celebrate the harvest festival with family and friends, embracing the festive spirit and strengthening community bonds.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 04, 2025 06:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Durga Puja 2025 Start and End Dates: When Is Mahalaya, Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijaydashami? Check Date-Wise Full Schedule of Bengali Durga Puja

    Durga Puja 2025 Start and End Dates: When Is Mahalaya, Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijaydashami? Check Date-Wise Full Schedule of Bengali Durga Puja

    Durga Puja is one of the most important and auspicious festivals in India, particularly in West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, and Jharkhand. It honours Maa Durga, the goddess of strength, wisdom, and protection, symbolising the victory of good over evil. The festival spans several days and ends on the day of Vijaya Dashami. On the day of Vijaya Dashami, idols of Durga are immersed in water to signify her return to Mount Kailash, her celestial abode. Mahalaya marks the beginning of the festival, invoking Goddess Durga. It includes the recitation of hymns and mythological tales. Durga Puja 2025 will start on Saturday, September 27, and end on Thursday, October 2. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Durga Puja is generally observed over five main days—Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami. The festival begins with the unveiling of the Goddess and the rituals start with welcoming Maa Durga and invoking her presence in the idol through Bodhon. During Durga Puja, puja is performed in homes and in pandals. Elaborate, artistic structures are set up as temporary temples, showcasing creative themes ranging from mythology to contemporary issues. Durga Puja celebration begins with Mahalaya, which falls on September 21, 2025. Below, find the full schedule of Durga Puja 2025 start and end dates. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Durga Puja 2025 Start and End Dates

    Day Date Puja and Rituals
    Durga Puja Day 1 September 27, 2025 Bilva Nimantran
    Durga Puja Day 2 September 28, 2025 Kalparambha, Akal Bodhon, Amantran and Adhivas
    Durga Puja Day 3 September 29, 2025 Durga Maha Saptami, Kolabou Puja
    Durga Puja Day 4 September 30, 2025 Durga Ashtami, Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja
    Durga Puja Day 5 October 1, 2025 Maha Navami, Durga Balidan, Navami Homa
    Durga Puja Day 6 October 2, 2025 Vijayadashami, Bengal Durga Visarjan

    Sindoor Utsav

    Durga Puja is a popular festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsava, which refers to five days feof stivity, which are observed as Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami. According to religious texts, Durga Puja, including Chandi Path, should begin on the next day of Mahalaya Amavasya. Mahalaya is the most important day of Pitru Paksha, when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors,and  is not considered for starting any auspicious work.

    On Vijaya Dashami, married women in West Bengal and other eastern states of India, participate in Sindoor Khela, smearing vermilion on each other and on Durga’s idol. On this day, idols of Goddess Durga are taken out in processions, accompanied by drums (dhak), dancing, and singing, and are immersed in rivers or lakes.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 04, 2025 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga

    Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga

    Sharad Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The occasion is celebrated with great devotion across India. Sharad Navratri, also popularly known as Navratri, falls in the lunar month of Ashwin, which corresponds to September-October in the Gregorian calendar. The nine days festivity culminates on the tenth day with Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. Sharad Navratri 2025 will begin with Ghatasthapana on September 22, 2025, and end with Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 2. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit. The nine-day festivities are dedicated to Goddess Durga where devotees worship all the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Below, find Sharad Navratri 2025 calendar with full schedule and dates of Ghatasthapana, Dussehra and other important days. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Shardiya Navratri is the most popular and significant Navratri of all Navratris, hence it is also known as Maha Navratri. As the festival falls in the lunar month Ashwin during Sharad Ritu, it draws its name from Sharad Ritu. Shardiya Navratri is celebrated with great fanfare where women, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat, adorn themselves with nine different colours which are allocated to each day of Navratri. Each weekday is ruled by one of the planets or Navgrahas and accordingly, colours are assigned to each day. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar

    Shardiya Navratri Day Date Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 1 September 22 Ghatasthapana Puja, Shailputri Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 2 September 23 Brahmacharini Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 3 September 24 Chandraghanta Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 4 September 25 Vinayaka Chaturthi
    Shardiya Navratri Day 5 September 26 Kushmanda Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 6 September 27 Skandamata Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 7 September 28 Katyayani Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 8 September 29 Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 9 September 30 Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami,

    Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 10 October 1 Maha Navami
    Shardiya Navratri Day 11 October 2 Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami

    In Gujarat and Maharashtra, the festivities are marked with Dandiya Raas and Garba dances while in West Bengal and parts of Eastern India, the festivities of Navratri are celebrated as Durga Puja with elaborate decorations and rituals. In northern India, Ram Leela performances are enacted in various regions, culminating in Dussehra, symbolising Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana. The festival concludes with Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, a day celebrating the goddess’s victory and symbolising the end of negativity and the beginning of prosperity.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 09:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Happy New Year: When is Diwali, Navratri and Karwa Chauth? Check full list of festival dates in 2025

    Happy New Year: When is Diwali, Navratri and Karwa Chauth? Check full list of festival dates in 2025

    With the New Year comes renewed energy and the joy of awaiting the cultural and religious festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Navratri, which bring vibrancy to our lives. The sheer joy of turning the pages of a new calendar to check when our favourite festival is is unmatched. 

    So, as we bid farewell to 2024 and embrace the arrival of 2025 with hope and excitement, let’s take a look at the special dates to look forward to in 2025:

    When will Diwali, Navratri, and Karwa Chauth be in 2025?

    Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises hope, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. In 2025, Diwali will be observed on Monday, October 20.

    Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 10, while Durga Ashtami will fall on September 30.

    January 2025 

    January 1: English New Year

    January 6: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

    January 12: Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

    January 14: Makar Sankranti

    January 21: Vivekananda Jayanti

    January 23: Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

    January 30: Gandhi Punyatithi

    February 2025

    February 2: Vasant Panchmi

    February 4: World Cancer Day

    February 12: Guru Ravidas Jayanti

    February 14: Valentine’s Day

    February 19: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    February 23: Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

    February 26: Maha Shivratri

    March 2025

    March 1: Ramkrishna Jayanti

    March 8: International Woman’s Day

    March 14: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti

    March 17: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    March 30: Jhulelal Jayanti

    April 2025

    April 6: Ram Navami

    April 10: Mahavir Swami Jayanti

    April 14: Ambedkar Jayanti

    April 24: Vallabhacharya Jayanti

    May 2025

    May 1: International Workers’ Day

    May 2: Shankaracharya Jayanti

    May 7: Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

    May 29: Maharana Pratap Jayanti

    May 31: World No Tobacco Day

    June 2025

    June 5: World Environment Day

    June 21: International Yoga Day

    June 27: Jagannath Rathyatra

    June 27: Islamic New Year

    July 2025

    July 6: Muharram

    July 31: Tulsidas Jayanti

    August 2025

    August 3: Friendship Day

    August 15: Independence Day

    August 27: Ganesh Chaturthi

    September 2025

    September 5: Onam

    September 5: Milad un-Nabi

    September 5: Teachers’ Day

    September 14: Hindi Diwas

    September 15: Visvesvaraya Jayanti

    September 15: Engineer’s Day

    September 22: Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

    September 30: Durga Ashtami

    October 2025

    October 1: Maha Navami

    October 2: Madhvacharya Jayanti

    October 2: Gandhi Jayanti

    October 7: Valmiki Jayanti

    October 7: Meerabai Jayanti

    October 20: Narak Chaturdashi

    October 22: Govardhan Puja

    November 2025

    November 5: Guru Nanak Jayanti

    November 14: Nehru Jayanti

    November 14: Children’s Day

    December 2025

    December 1: World AIDS Day

    December 27: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

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  • New Year 2025 Check The List Of Hindu Festivals In The Coming Year

    New Year 2025 Check The List Of Hindu Festivals In The Coming Year

    New Year 2025 Festivals: Take a look at the dates of important Hindu festivals in the upcoming year. These festivals, deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality, are not only a time for celebration but also for reflection, devotion, and family gatherings. From Makar Sankranti and Pongal to Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti and many others, each festival marks a unique cultural moment. These celebrations provide an opportunity to connect with heritage, perform rituals, and share joy with loved ones throughout the year. Be sure to mark your calendars for these significant occasions in the coming year.

    ALSO READ: January Month Festivals 2025: When Is Makar Sankranti? Check The List Of Hindu Festivals In This Month

    Here’s a list of some of the key festivals of 2025:

    January 2025 Festivals

    • January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) – New Year

    • 3rd January 2025 (Friday) – Paush Vinayak Chaturthi

    • January 6, 2025 (Monday) – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

    • January 10, 2025 (Friday) – Tailang Swami Jayanti

    • January 12, 2025 (Sunday) – Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

    • January 13, 2025 (Monday) – Lohri

    • January 14, 2025 (Tuesday) – Makar Sankranti

    • January 14, 2025 (Tuesday) – Pongal

    • January 21, 2025 (Tuesday) – Vivekananda Jayanti (Samvat)

    • January 23, 2025 (Thursday) – Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

    • January 26, 2025 (Sunday) – Republic Day

    • January 30, 2025 (Thursday) – Gandhi Punyatithi

    February 2025 Festivals

    • February 2, 2025 (Sunday) – Vasant Panchmi

    • February 12, 2025 (Wednesday) – Guru Ravidas Jayanti

    • February 19, 2025 (Wednesday) – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    • February 23, 2025 (Sunday) – Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

    • February 26, 2025 (Wednesday) – Maha Shivratri

    March 2025 Festivals

    • March 1, 2025 (Saturday) – Ramkrishna Jayanti

    • March 13, 2025 (Thursday) – Holika Dahan

    • March 14, 2025 (Friday) – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti

    • March 14, 2025 (Friday) – Holi

    • March 17, 2025 (Monday) – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    • March 23, 2025 (Sunday) – Shaheed Diwas

    • March 30, 2025 (Sunday) – Ugadi

    • March 30, 2025 (Sunday) – Gudi Padwa

    • March 30, 2025 (Sunday) – Jhulelal Jayanti

    April 2025 Festivals

    • April 6, 2025 (Sunday) – Ram Navami

    • April 10, 2025 (Thursday) – Mahavir Swami Jayanti

    • April 14, 2025 (Monday) – Ambedkar Jayanti

    • April 14, 2025 (Monday) – Baisakhi

    • April 24, 2025 (Thursday) – Vallabhacharya Jayanti

    May 2025 Festivals

    • May 2, 2025 (Friday) – Shankaracharya Jayanti

    • May 2, 2025 (Friday) – Surdas Jayanti

    • May 7, 2025 (Wednesday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

    • May 12, 2025 (Monday) – Buddha Purnima

    • May 29, 2025 (Thursday) – Maharana Pratap Jayanti

    June 2025 Festivals

    • June 5, 2025 (Thursday) – Ganga Dussehra 

    • June 11, 2025 (Wednesday) – Kabirdas Jayanti

    • June 27, 2025 (Friday) – Jagannath Rathyatra

    July 2025 Festivals

    • July 10, 2025 (Thursday) – Guru Purnima

    • July 31, 2025 (Thursday) – Tulsidas Jayanti

    August 2025 Festivals

    • August 9, 2025 (Saturday) – Raksha Bandhan

    • August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Independence Day

    • August 16, 2025 (Saturday) – Janmashtami

    • August 27, 2025 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi

    September 2025 Festivals

    • September 5, 2025 (Friday) – Onam

    • September 15, 2025 (Monday) – Visvesvaraya Jayanti

    • September 22, 2025 (Monday) – Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

    • September 30, 2025 (Tuesday) – Durga Ashtami

    October 2025 Festivals

    • October 1, 2025 (Wednesday) – Maha Navami

    • October 2, 2025 (Thursday) – Dussehra

    • October 2, 2025 (Thursday) – Madhvacharya Jayanti

    • October 2, 2025 (Thursday) – Gandhi Jayanti

    • October 7, 2025 (Tuesday) – Valmiki Jayanti

    • October 7, 2025 (Tuesday) – Meerabai Jayanti

    • October 10, 2025 (Friday) – Karwa Chauth

    • October 20, 2025 (Monday) – Lakshmi Puja

    • October 20, 2025 (Monday) – Narak Chaturdashi

    • October 20, 2025 (Monday) – Diwali

    • October 22, 2025 (Wednesday) – Govardhan Puja

    • October 23, 2025 (Thursday) – Bhaiya Dooj

    • October 27, 2025 (Monday) – Chhath Puja

    November 2025 Festivals

    • November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) – Guru Nanak Jayanti

    • November 14, 2025 (Friday) – Nehru Jayanti

    December 2025 Festivals

    • December 27, 2025 (Saturday) – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

    • December 30, 2025 (Tuesday) – Tailang Swami Jayanti.

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