Punjab Holidays 2025
Author Updated on Apr 12, 2025
Known for its vibrant culture and deep-rooted traditions, Punjab observes a mix of national holidays, regional festivals and state-specific events. If you reside in this state, staying updated on Punjab’s official government holidays for 2025 is essential in order to plan your year effectively. On these days, schools, government offices and several banks remain closed.
This blog will walk you through a complete list of Punjab holidays in 2025, ensuring you can organize your personal and banking activities efficiently.
List of Holidays in Punjab
Here are the bank holidays in the Punjab Holiday 2025 list:
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| 6th January | Monday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
| 26th January | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 12th February | Wednesday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 26th February | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 14th March | Friday | Holi |
| 31st March | Monday | Idul Fitr |
| 1st April | Tuesday | Annual Accounts Closing and Bank Holiday |
| 6th April | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 10th April | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 13th April | Sunday | Vaisakhi |
| 14th April | Monday | Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18th April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1st May | Thursday | May Day |
| 7th June | Sunday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 11th June | Wednesday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
| 17th June | Tuesday | Eid-Ul Zuha |
| 6th July | Sunday | Muharram |
| 15th August | Friday | Independence Day |
| 16th August | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 28th August | Thursday | Nuakhai |
| 5th September | Friday | Eid e Milad |
| 22nd September | Monday | Agarsain Jayanti |
| 2nd October | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi/ Dussehra |
| 7th October | Tuesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 21st October | Tuesday | Diwali |
| 5th November | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti/ Karthika Purnima |
| 25th November | Tuesday | Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| 25th December | Thursday | Christmas |
| 27th December | Saturday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti |
Besides the above list of Punjab holidays, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. As a result, you cannot avail in-branch services such as cheque clearing and cheque deposit on these days.
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An Overview of Key Punjab Holidays in 2025
Here’s a look at some of the key bank holidays in Punjab:
- Guru Govind Singh Jayanti: Guru Govind Singh was the 10th Sikh Guru and the founder of the Khalsa community. He promoted justice, selflessness and equality among the community members. His birth anniversary is celebrated with Akhand Paths, langars and kirtans, discussing his preachings followed by his contributions to Sikhism. 6th January 2025 marks his birth anniversary which is celebrated by Sikhs across India and Punjab.
- Guru Ravidas Jayanti: This day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a popular poet and saint. His contributions to the Bhakti movement are remembered on 12th February through his teachings that highlight human rights and the path of righteousness.
- Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti: This day is celebrated by the Sikhs to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sant Guru Kabir, a poet, saint and social reformer. Based on the Hindu calendar, the Sikhs celebrate this day on the full moon night of the second Hindu month (Jyeshta).
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: This day commemorates the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. Sikhs worship their Guru and offer prayers at Gurdwaras to celebrate the occasion. This day focuses on remembering Guru Nanak Ji for his spiritual and religious contributions to Sikhism.
Final Word
The list of Punjab holidays includes the birth anniversaries of Sikh Gurus and festivals from different religions in India. This promotes secularism and banks remain closed on some of these days. If any of your banking activities are scheduled on these holidays, it is important to plan ahead and reschedule accordingly. However, if your banking needs involve FD booking, there is no need to worry. Stable Money is available 24/7, ensuring you can manage your investments anytime without any hassle.
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