Public Holidays & Local Closures: Sept-Nov 2025
If you’re planning ahead — for travel, work, or just getting stuff done — here are all the important public holidays coming up from September through November 2025. Not just national ones, but state/local too, because closures vary a lot.
🇮🇳 National / Gazetted Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October (Thursday) | National | Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra — Government offices and many banks closed everywhere. |
| 20 October (Monday) | National | Diwali (Deepavali) — Big day. Offices, banks, schools mostly shut. |
| 5 November (Wednesday) | National | Guru Nanak’s Birthday — observed widely across states, many state-level closures. |
📅 State / Local / Region-Specific Holidays & Closures
These are important if you’re in particular states or cities. Check locally, but these are the known ones:
Mid-September 2025:
On 5-6 September, Id-e-Milad (Milad-un-Nabi) will lead to public / bank / school closures in states like Delhi, UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka and others.
In Kerala, Onam around 4-5 September is a holiday. Schools/offices closed.
Navratri / Durga Puja period — late September (e.g. 29-30 Sep etc.) — states in East India (West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand) will observe holidays. Schools especially.
2 October (as above) — states may have extra local events tied to Dussehra in addition to the national holiday.
October:
Diwali (20 Oct) — widespread closings. In many states not just the main Diwali day but possibly surrounding days depending on local culture.
In Maharashtra (Mumbai region), Bali Pratipada / Balipadyami also falls on 22 October 2025 — local holiday.
5 November — Guru Nanak’s Birthday. Banks, offices will be closed in states where it is observed. Punjab, Delhi, etc.
🔍 Tips to Stay One Step Ahead
Always check your state/local government website or notifications. Just because it’s not national doesn’t mean your city won’t close.
Banks often publish “state-wise holiday list” each month — useful if you need to visit a branch.
Schools follow both national and state holidays, but sometimes add local festivals or regional customs as extra holidays.
For business — deliveries, government services — avoid scheduling for days around big festivals (Diwali, etc.), because even if offices are open, support/transport might be sparse.
📅 State-Wise Public Holidays (Sep-Nov 2025)
State / UT Key Holidays Sep-Nov 2025 Notes / Closures Expected All India / National • Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad – 5 September
• Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra – 2 October
• Diwali (Deepavali) – 20 October
• Guru Nanak’s Birthday – 5 NovemberAll central government offices + many state govts, banks, schools closed those days nationwide. West Bengal • Viswakarma Puja – 17 September (State Holiday)
• Durga Puja / Maha Navami / Vijayadashami – Around 30 Sep – 2 OctSchools, colleges likely closed. Banks too. Festivals major, lots of local closures. Maharashtra • Id-e-Milad – 5 September
• Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra – 2 October
• Diwali & related local holidays – 20-22 October (Diwali, Bali Pratipada etc.)Expect banks, govt offices in Mumbai etc. to shut. Local festivals may cause extra holiday in districts. Uttar Pradesh • Id-e-Milad – 5 September
• Navratri / Durga Puja – Last week of September (Maha Saptami, etc.)
• Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra – 2 OctoberSchool closures around festivals. Some banks maybe closed longer in more traditional districts. Karnataka • Id-e-Milad – 5 September
• Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra – 2 October
• Diwali – 20 OctoberGovt offices, educational institutes likely closed. Regional observances may add more. Punjab • Dussehra / Gandhi Jayanti – 2 October
• Diwali – 20 October
• Guru Nanak’s Birthday – 5 NovemberSikh population means Guru Nanak’s birthday is widely observed; banks etc. shut. Other States / UTs Many states observe Milad-un-Nabi (5 Sep), Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra (2 Oct), Diwali (20 Oct), Guru Nanak’s Birthday (5 Nov).
Also, local festivals (Onam in Kerala, Durga Puja in East India etc.) around late Sep to Oct disrupt schooling / local offices.These cause region-wise closures; sometimes only in particular districts or cities.
🗓️ Public Holiday Calendar (Sept–Nov 2025) – All States & Cities in India
| State / UT | Major Cities | Holidays (Sept–Nov 2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (NCT) | Delhi, New Delhi | 5 Sep (Milad-un-Nabi), 2 Oct (Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra), 20 Oct (Diwali), 5 Nov (Guru Nanak Jayanti) | Govt offices, schools & banks closed these days. |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | 5 Sep (Milad-un-Nabi), 2 Oct (Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra), 20–22 Oct (Diwali, Bali Pratipada, Bhai Dooj) | Diwali stretch usually 2–3 days. |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot | 5 Sep (Milad-un-Nabi), 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali), 21 Oct (Gujarati New Year), 22 Oct (Bhai Bij) | Long Diwali week shutdown. |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri | 17 Sep (Viswakarma Puja), 29 Sep–2 Oct (Durga Puja/Dussehra), 20 Oct (Diwali) | Schools/colleges close longer during Puja. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Noida | 5 Sep (Milad-un-Nabi), late Sep (Navratri holidays), 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali) | Local fairs also disrupt schools. |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru | 5 Sep (Milad-un-Nabi), 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali) | Mysuru Dasara has extra local holidays end of Sep. |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali), 25 Oct (Bathukamma closing) | Schools & local offices off for Bathukamma. |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 11 Oct (Ayudha Puja), 12 Oct (Vijayadashami), 20 Oct (Diwali) | Ayudha Puja + Vijayadashami give extra closures. |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode | 5 Sep (Onam + Milad-un-Nabi), 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali – limited) | Onam more significant than Diwali here. |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh | 2 Oct, 20 Oct, 5 Nov (Guru Nanak Jayanti) | Guru Nanak’s birthday most important. |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 19 Oct (Karwa Chauth), 20 Oct (Diwali), 22 Oct (Bhai Dooj) | Women observe Karwa Chauth as local holiday. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 20 Oct | Similar to UP with Navratri closures. |
| Bihar & Jharkhand | Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur | 5 Sep, late Sep–2 Oct (Durga Puja/Dussehra), 20 Oct | Durga Puja is the biggest closure period. |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack | Late Sep (Durga Puja), 2 Oct, 20 Oct | Longer school closures around Puja. |
| Assam & North-East | Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 20 Oct, local tribal festival dates vary | Regional/local holidays are frequent. |
| Haryana | Gurugram, Faridabad | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct (Govardhan Puja) | Banks often closed 2–3 days for Diwali. |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla, Dharamshala | 2 Oct, 20 Oct, local fairs | Smaller towns may add Mela holidays. |
| Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh | Srinagar, Leh, Jammu | 5 Sep (Milad-un-Nabi), 2 Oct, 20 Oct | Eid-related closures in Srinagar. |
| Goa | Panaji, Margao | 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali), local Christian feasts | Mix of Hindu & Christian holidays. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali), 25 Oct (Bathukamma closing) | Diwali shorter than in North India. |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bilaspur | 5 Sep, 2 Oct, 20 Oct | Follows central calendar closely. |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haridwar | 2 Oct, 20 Oct | Local fairs can bring extra closures. |
| Tripura | Agartala | Durga Puja late Sep, 2 Oct, 20 Oct | Puja most important. |
| Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya | State capitals | 2 Oct, 20 Oct, plus local tribal/religious observances | Each state adds unique closures. |
| Andaman & Nicobar / Lakshadweep / Chandigarh / Pondicherry | UT capitals | 2 Oct, 20 Oct (Diwali) | Smaller scale, but closures follow central govt. |
Public Holidays & Local Closures: AUG 2025
Public Holiday: Government offices, schools, colleges and banks will remain closed for three days next week. The government has declared public holidays on 26, 27 and 28 August.
Public Holiday: The festival season has begun. On one hand, the markets are bustling with activity, while on the other hand, the children are having a great time as the holiday has been announced. Let us tell you that three major festivals will be celebrated next week, for which the Chhattisgarh government has declared public and local holidays. It is worth mentioning that the government had issued the holiday notice 15 days ago.
Public Holiday: Schools will open thrice a week
Due to the festive season, three major festivals will be celebrated next week. Due to which all government offices, banks and schools and colleges will remain closed for three days. This week, children will go to school only for three days. Let us tell you that the order for holiday has been issued till 26, 27, 28 August. Due to which children will go to school only on 25 Monday, 29 Friday and 30 Saturday. Similarly, government offices and banks will also work for only three days.
When which festival
Next week, three major festivals Teej festival, Ganesh Chaturthi and Nuwakhai festival will be celebrated. Hartalika Teej on 26th, Ganesh Chaturthi on 27th and Nuwakhai festival on 28th will be celebrated. Chhattisgarh government has issued a new order and declared 28th August as a local holiday. The General Administration Department has declared a local holiday on the occasion of Navakhai on 28th August. In this regard, the Deputy Secretary of the General Administration Department has issued an order.
Ashtami holiday cancelled
Along with the announcement of holiday on 28th August on the occasion of Navakhai, the state government has cancelled a local holiday. The government has cancelled the local holiday declared on the occasion of Durga Ashtami. Durga Ashtami is on 30th September. In the list of holidays released for 2025, a local holiday was announced on 30th September, but now this holiday has been cancelled.
