Plan your year in India’s agricultural heartland with this official 2025 holiday calendar for Punjab. This comprehensive guide covers all government holidays, bank closures, and vibrant Punjabi festivals in the land of the Golden Temple. Whether you’re a resident, government employee, or planning to visit Amritsar, stay informed about all public holidays in Punjab.
Why This Punjab Holiday Calendar is Essential
✓ Government employees: Track all notified holidays
✓ Tourists: Experience Punjab’s legendary festivals at perfect times
✓ Bank customers: Avoid unexpected closure days
✓ Business owners: Schedule operations around harvest seasons
✓ NRIs: Plan visits during major celebrations
Government Holidays in Punjab 2025
Punjab observes three types of official holidays:
National Holidays (India-wide)
State-Specific Holidays (Unique to Punjabi culture)
Religious Observances (Sikh and other faiths)
Public Holidays in Punjab 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 6 January 2025 | Monday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
| 13 January 2025 | Monday | Lohri |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 23 January 2025 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 12 February 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Holi |
| 23 March 2025 | Sunday | Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru) |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Idul Fitr |
| 6 April 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 10 April 2025 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 13 April 2025 | Sunday | Vaisakhi |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 April 2025 | Tuesday | Parshuram Jayanti |
| 12 May 2025 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Bakrid / Idul Azha |
| 9 June 2025 | Monday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
| 6 July 2025 | Sunday | Muharram |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 16 August 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Diwali |
| 1 November 2025 | Saturday | Punjab Day |
| 5 November 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 6 December 2025 | Saturday | Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
Bank Holidays in Punjab
Banks follow RBI guidelines with Punjab-specific norms:
Weekly Closures: All Sundays + 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Special Holidays: During major Sikh festivals
ATM Services: Remain operational 24/7
Regional Notes:
Amritsar branches may adjust hours during Golden Temple events
Rural branches often close during harvest seasons
Important: Banks typically close for 3+ days during Diwali and Gurpurabs – plan transactions accordingly.
Bank Holidays in Punjab 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 6 January 2025 | Monday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
| 11 January 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 13 January 2025 | Monday | Lohri |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 23 January 2025 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 25 January 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 8 February 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 12 February 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 22 February 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 8 March 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Holi |
| 22 March 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 23 March 2025 | Sunday | Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru) |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Idul Fitr |
| 1 April 2025 | Tuesday | Annual Closing of Accounts |
| 6 April 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 10 April 2025 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 12 April 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 13 April 2025 | Sunday | Vaisakhi |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 26 April 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 29 April 2025 | Tuesday | Parshuram Jayanti |
| 10 May 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 12 May 2025 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 24 May 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Bakrid / Idul Azha |
| 9 June 2025 | Monday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
| 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 |
| 16 August 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 23 August 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 5 September 2025 | Friday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| 13 September 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 27 September 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 11 October 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Diwali |
| 25 October 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 November 2025 | Saturday | Punjab Day |
| 5 November 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 8 November 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 November 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 6 December 2025 | Saturday | Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day |
| 13 December 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
| 27 December 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Must-Experience Punjab Festivals
Vaisakhi (April): Punjab’s biggest harvest festival
Hola Mohalla (March): Sikh warrior festival at Anandpur Sahib
Lohri (January): Bonfire celebrations marking winter’s end
Gurpurabs (Various dates): Sikh Guru anniversaries
Teej (July-August): Women’s festival with swings and dances
Best Times to Visit Punjab
October-March: Pleasant weather for sightseeing
April: Experience Vaisakhi celebrations
November: Guru Nanak Jayanti at Golden Temple
June-August: Lush green countryside views
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many public holidays does Punjab have?
A: About 20-25 including national and Sikh religious holidays.
Q: Are banks closed during harvest seasons?
A: Rural branches may adjust schedules during peak harvesting periods.
Q: What’s Punjab’s most important festival?
A: Vaisakhi (April 14) marks both harvest season and Sikh New Year.
Q: Do holidays differ near the Pakistan border?
A: Some border areas observe additional security-related holidays.
Download our free Punjab 2025 Holiday Calendar PDF