Chandigarh Public Holidays List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:29 AM IST

Updated on 25 Jul, 2025, 9:09 AM IST

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Just like all Indian states have their public holidays list, Chandigarh, which is a union territory, also has its holidays. The list of such holidays in Chandigarh in 2025 includes festivals and days of national prominence. The majority of government and private sector offices are closed during public holidays in Chandigarh. Therefore, if you have some tasks related to government offices or private companies, you might need to keep track of Chandigarh’s public holidays.

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Chandigarh’s general holidays offer a good time for friends and family to bond as most of the population does not have to report to work. Educational institutions also closed on days mentioned in Chandigarh’s public holiday list for 2025. Therefore, it is a great opportunity to go on a long weekend or a short family trip. Read ahead to know in detail about Chandigarh’s public holidays in 2025.

Public Holidays Calendar in Chandigarh 2025:

Here is a list of Chandigarh’s general holidays. The dates of some holidays mentioned in Chandigarh’s public holidays’ calendar list for 2025 might change as it is difficult to predict the dates of some festivals. However, dates for events such as Independence Day, Republic Day, etc. are fixed because they are not dependent upon the lunar calendar.

Holidays in Chandigarh During January 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	26 January	Republic Day

Holidays in Chandigarh During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	12 February	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Wednesday	26 February	Maha Shivaratri

Holidays in Chandigarh During March 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	14 March	Holi
Monday	31 March	Id-ul-Fir

Holidays in Chandigarh During April 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	10 April	Mahavir Jayanti
Sunday	13 April	Vaisak
Monday	14 April	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	18 April	Good Friday

Holidays in Chandigarh During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	12 May	Buddha Purnima

Holidays in Chandigarh During June 2025

No public holidays in Chandigarh during June 2025.

Holidays in Chandigarh During July 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	06 July	Muharram

Holidays in Chandigarh During August 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	15 August	Independence Day
Saturday	16 August	Janmashtami

Holidays in Chandigarh During September 2025

No public holidays in Chandigarh during September 2025.

Holidays in Chandigarh During October 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	21 October	Diwali Holiday
Wednesday	22 October	Govardhan Puja

Holidays in Chandigarh During November 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	05 November	Guru Nanak Jayanti

Holidays in Chandigarh During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	25 December	Christmas
Saturday	27 December	Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2025

Top Festivals in Chandigarh:

Chandigarh has the advantage of being called a well-planned city. It is the capital of Punjab and Haryana. As a result, Chandigarh’s festivals are influenced by these neighbouring states. People of Chandigarh celebrate diverse festivals with a lot of joy.

Apart from widely celebrated festivals like Diwali and Dussehra, Chandigarh also celebrates peculiar events like the Chandigarh Mango Festival. You will get to explore another layer of the city if you plan your trip during the below-mentioned festivals.

Baisakhi: The Sikh community in Punjab and Chandigarh celebrates Baisakhi with great enthusiasm. People celebrate by distributing sweets. They also wear new traditional clothes and visit Gurudwaras. Baisakhi is a harvest festival, usually held in April.
Chandigarh Mango Festival: As the name suggests, this festival is a treat for mango lovers. Mango cultivators come together to display the fruit. This two-day festival is usually held in June. A lot of hybrid mangoes are also displayed during the festival.
Festival of Gardens: The Festival of Garden brings together the people of Chandigarh in February. Earlier, it was known as the Rose Festival. This event is like a fair where there is dance, music, and flower-related events.
Chandigarh Carnival: This event is held in November. It is a cultural event consisting of dancing and singing. The Chandigarh Carnival is a three-day event and is held at Leisure Valley.
Chrysanthemums Show: Chrysanthemums are a type of beautiful flower. And going by the name of the event, it is a flower festival. This event is held annually in December. Different types of flowers from different parts of India are displayed in the show.
Hola Mohalla: This is a traditional festival held in March. It is an annual event, which showcases martial arts, wrestling, and music. Hola Mohalla was initiated by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Teeka: Tikka is another name for the Bhai Dooj festival. This festival is held post-Diwali. It is a celebration of the bond between a brother and a sister. The sister marks a ‘teeka’ on the brother’s forehead.