West Bengal Holiday List 2025: The Government of West Bengal has released the official holiday list for 2025 through a notification issued by the Finance (Audit) Department on November 22, 2024. This comprehensive holiday calendar includes public holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, state government holidays, and sectional holidays for employees of different communities.
The notification, issued under the authority of the Governor and in accordance with Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, provides a detailed breakdown of various categories of holidays that government employees can expect in 2025. Let’s explore the complete list and important guidelines.
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Categories of Holidays
List-I: Public Holidays under N.I. Act (2025)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| January 23 | Thursday | Netaji’s Birthday |
| March 14 | Friday | Doljatra |
| March 31 | Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Yearly Closing of Bank Account (Banks only) |
| April 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14 | Monday | Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| April 15 | Tuesday | Bengali New Year’s Day (Nababarsha) |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Thursday | May Day |
| May 9 | Friday | Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore |
| May 12 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| June 7 | Saturday | Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid)** |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day & Janmastami |
| September 29 | Monday | Durga Puja (Maha Saptami) |
| September 30 | Tuesday | Durga Puja (Maha Astami) |
| October 1 | Wednesday | Durga Puja (Maha Nabami) |
| October 2 | Thursday | Durga Puja (Dasami) & Birthday of Gandhiji |
| October 6 | Monday | Lakshmi Puja |
| October 20 | Monday | Kali Puja |
| October 23 | Thursday | Bhratridwitiya |
| October 27 | Monday | Chhat Puja |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Birthday of Guru Nanak |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
List-II: State Government Holidays (2025)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 3 | Monday | Day after Saraswati Puja |
| February 14 | Friday | Birthday of Thakur Panchanan Barma & Shab-e-Barat |
| February 26 | Wednesday | Shivaratri |
| March 15 | Saturday | Day after Doljatra** |
| March 27 | Thursday | Birthday of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Day after Eid-Ul-Fitr |
| June 6 | Friday | Day before Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) |
| June 27 | Friday | Rathayatra |
| August 9 | Saturday | Rakhi Bandhan** |
| September 5 | Friday | Fateha-Dwaz-Daham |
| September 26 | Friday | Durga Puja (Maha Chaturthi) |
| September 27 | Saturday | Durga Puja (Maha Panchami)** |
| October 3 | Friday | Additional Day for Durga Puja |
| October 4 | Saturday | Additional Day for Durga Puja** |
| October 7 | Tuesday | Additional Day for Lakshmi Puja |
| October 21 | Tuesday | Additional Day for Kali Puja |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Additional Day for Kali Puja |
| October 24 | Friday | Day after Bhratridwitiya |
| October 28 | Tuesday | Additional Day for Chhat Puja |
| November 15 | Saturday | Birthday of Birsa Munda** |
| To be notified | – | Karam Puja |
List-III: Sectional Holidays (2025)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 6 | Monday | ‘Prakash Purab’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji | Sikh community |
| February 12 | Wednesday | Birthday of Guru Rabidas | Followers of Guru Rabidas |
| April 19 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Christians only |
| June 30 | Monday | Hul Diwas | Adivasi (Santhal) only |
Note: Double asterisk (**) indicates holidays applicable only to government offices where Saturdays are not observed as full holidays.
Special Instructions for Islamic Festivals
The government has provided specific guidelines regarding Islamic festivals:-
- Holiday dates for Eid-Ul-Fitr, Id-Ud-Zoha, Muharram, Fateha-Dwaz-Daham, and Shab-e-Barat may change based on moon sighting.
- Any changes will be announced through television, radio, and newspapers.
- Department heads can act on these announcements without waiting for formal orders.
Important Notes
- All Sundays are holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
- Several festivals in 2025 fall on Sundays, including Republic Day (January 26th) and Saraswati Puja (February 2nd).
- Double asterisk (**) marked holidays apply only to offices where Saturdays are not full holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are substitute holidays allowed if a festival falls on a weekend?
No, substitute holidays are not permitted if festivals fall on weekly offs or non-working days.
What happens if multiple festivals fall on the same day?
No additional holidays are granted when multiple festivals coincide on the same day.
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