Plan your year in “God’s Own Country” with this official 2025 holiday calendar for Kerala. This comprehensive guide covers all government holidays, bank closures, and vibrant cultural festivals across the state’s backwaters and hill stations. Whether you’re a resident, government employee, or planning to visit Kochi, stay informed about all public holidays in Kerala.
Why This Kerala Holiday Calendar Matters
✓ State employees: Track all notified holidays
✓ Tourists: Experience Onam at perfect timing
✓ Bank customers: Avoid unexpected closure days
✓ Business owners: Schedule operations around festivals
✓ Ayurveda seekers: Plan treatments during favorable seasons
Government Holidays in Kerala 2025
Kerala observes three types of official holidays:
National Holidays (India-wide)
State-Specific Holidays (Malayali traditions)
Local Observances (District-specific festivals)
Public Holidays in Kerala 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 January 2025 | Thursday | Mannam Jayanti |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Attukal Pongala |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Vishu / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 17 April 2025 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 20 April 2025 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha |
| 6 July 2025 | Sunday | Muharram |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 27 August 2025 | Wednesday | Ayyankali Jayanti |
| 4 September 2025 | Thursday | First Onam |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Thiruvonam / Eid-e-Milad |
| 6 September 2025 | Saturday | Third Onam |
| 7 September 2025 | Sunday | Fourth Onam / Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti |
| 14 September 2025 | Sunday | Sreekrishna Jayanti |
| 21 September 2025 | Sunday | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Maharnavami |
| 8 October 2025 | Wednesday | Vijayadashami |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Deepavali |
| 1 November 2025 | Saturday | Kerala Piravi |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
Bank Holidays in Kerala
Banks follow RBI guidelines with Kerala-specific norms:
Weekly Closures: All Sundays + 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Special Holidays: During Onam and Vishu
ATM Services: Available 24/7 (including holidays)
Regional Notes:
Kochi branches may adjust for Cochin Carnival
Thrissur branches align with Pooram dates
Important: Banks typically close for 4+ days during Onam – plan transactions accordingly.
Bank Holidays in Kerala 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 January 2025 | Thursday | Mannam Jayanti |
| 11 January 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Pongal |
| 25 January 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 8 February 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 February 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 8 March 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Attukal Pongala |
| 22 March 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 1 April 2025 | Tuesday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts |
| 12 April 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Vishu / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 17 April 2025 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 20 April 2025 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 26 April 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
| 10 May 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 24 May 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha |
| 14 June 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 28 June 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 July 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 July 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 9 August 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 23 August 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 August 2025 | Wednesday | Ayyankali Jayanti |
| 4 September 2025 | Thursday | First Onam |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Thiruvonam / Eid-e-Milad |
| 6 September 2025 | Saturday | Third Onam |
| 13 September 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 27 September 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Maharnavami |
| 8 October 2025 | Wednesday | Vijayadashami |
| 11 October 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Deepavali |
| 25 October 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 November 2025 | Saturday | Kerala Piravi |
| 8 November 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 November 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 13 December 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
| 27 December 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Must-Experience Kerala Festivals
Onam (August): 10-day harvest festival with snake boat races
Vishu (April): Malayali New Year with Vishukkani
Thrissur Pooram (April/May): Temple festival with 30+ elephants
Cochin Carnival (December): New Year celebrations in Fort Kochi
Attukal Pongala (February/March): World’s largest women’s festival
Best Times to Visit Kerala
September-March: Ideal weather for backwaters and beaches
August: Experience Onam celebrations
December-January: Kochi Carnival and pleasant temperatures
April-May: Thrissur Pooram spectacle
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many public holidays does Kerala have?
A: About 25-30 including national and state-specific days.
Q: Are private companies closed during Onam?
A: Most Kerala-based companies close for 3-4 days during Onam.
Q: What’s Kerala’s most important festival?
A: Onam – celebrated statewide for 10 days with cultural events.
Q: Do banks follow same holidays in all districts?
A: Core holidays are same but local festivals may cause variations.
Download our free Kerala 2025 Holiday Calendar PDF