Plan your year in the cultural capital of India with this official 2025 holiday calendar for West Bengal. Covering all government holidays, bank closures, and world-famous festivals, this guide helps residents, tourists, and businesses stay updated about all public holidays in West Bengal.
Why This West Bengal Holiday Calendar is Essential
✓ State government employees: Never miss your entitled holidays
✓ Tourists: Experience Bengal’s legendary festivals at perfect times
✓ Bank customers: Avoid unexpected closure days
✓ Business owners: Schedule operations around holidays
✓ Students: Plan exams around vacation periods
Government Holidays in West Bengal 2025
West Bengal observes three types of official holidays:
National Holidays (Across India)
State-Specific Holidays (Unique to Bengal)
Local Cultural Observances (Regional celebrations)
Public Holidays in West Bengal 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 12 January 2025 | Sunday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Poush Sankranti |
| 23 January 2025 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 2 February 2025 | Sunday | Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami) |
| 13 February 2025 | Thursday | Saraswati Puja (Additional Day) |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Doljatra |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Idul Fitr |
| 6 April 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 15 April 2025 | Tuesday | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
| 9 May 2025 | Friday | Rabindra Jayanti |
| 12 May 2025 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 6 July 2025 | Sunday | Moharram |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 16 August 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Mahalaya |
| 5 October 2025 | Sunday | Durga Puja (Maha Saptami) |
| 6 October 2025 | Monday | Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami) |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) |
| 8 October 2025 | Wednesday | Durga Puja (Vijaya Dashami) |
| 9 October 2025 | Thursday | Durga Puja (Additional Day) |
| 10 October 2025 | Friday | Lakshmi Puja |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Kali Puja |
| 5 November 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
Bank Holidays in West Bengal
Banks follow RBI guidelines with:
Weekly Closures: All Sundays + 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Special Holidays: During Durga Puja and other major festivals
ATM Services: Remain operational 24/7
Important: Banks typically close for 5 consecutive days during Durga Puja – plan your financial transactions accordingly.
Bank Holidays in West Bengal 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 11 January 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 12 January 2025 | Sunday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti |
| 14 January 2025 | Tuesday | Poush Sankranti |
| 23 January 2025 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 25 January 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 2 February 2025 | Sunday | Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami) |
| 8 February 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 13 February 2025 | Thursday | Saraswati Puja (Additional Day) |
| 22 February 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 February 2025 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 8 March 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 March 2025 | Friday | Doljatra |
| 22 March 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 31 March 2025 | Monday | Idul Fitr |
| 1 April 2025 | Tuesday | Annual Closing of Accounts |
| 6 April 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 12 April 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2025 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 15 April 2025 | Tuesday | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 26 April 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | May Day |
| 9 May 2025 | Friday | Rabindra Jayanti |
| 10 May 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 12 May 2025 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 24 May 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 7 June 2025 | Saturday | Bakrid / 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 |
| 16 August 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 23 August 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 2 October 2025 | Thursday | Mahalaya |
| 5 October 2025 | Sunday | Durga Puja (Maha Saptami) |
| 6 October 2025 | Monday | Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami) |
| 7 October 2025 | Tuesday | Durga Puja (Maha Navami) |
| 8 October 2025 | Wednesday | Durga Puja (Vijaya Dashami) |
| 9 October 2025 | Thursday | Durga Puja (Additional Day) |
| 10 October 2025 | Friday | Lakshmi Puja |
| 11 October 2025 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Kali Puja |
| 25 October 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 5 November 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 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 Bengal Festivals
Durga Puja (October): The world’s largest open-air art festival
Poila Boishakh (April): Bengali New Year celebrations
Kali Puja (October/November): Spectacular night-time celebrations
Book Fair (January/February): World’s largest non-trade book fair
Dover Lane Music Festival (January): Premier classical music event
Best Times to Visit West Bengal
October-November: Experience Durga Puja and Kali Puja
December-February: Pleasant weather for Kolkata sightseeing
April: Celebrate Bengali New Year in style
July-August: Monsoon magic in Darjeeling
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many public holidays does West Bengal have?
A: West Bengal observes about 25-30 public holidays including national and state-specific days.
Q: Are private companies closed during Durga Puja?
A: Most private offices in Bengal close for 3-5 days during Durga Puja celebrations.
Q: What’s the most important festival in West Bengal?
A: Durga Puja is Bengal’s signature festival with 5 days of massive celebrations.
Q: Do banks close for all Bengal festivals?
A: Banks close for major festivals like Durga Puja, Kali Puja and national holidays.
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