Uttarakhand Public Holidays List 2025

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:50 AM IST

Updated on 21 Jul, 2025, 11:25 AM IST

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There are certain days in the year which are declared as public holidays in the country. Every state has a slightly different list. For example, the list of holidays in Maharashtra varies from Uttarakhand’s public holidays. Most of the government institutions and several private organizations are closed on days mentioned in the list of holidays in Uttarakhand in 2025.

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Uttarakhand’s general holidays are usually declared at the start of the calendar year. This way, people can plan their work and vacations by keeping Uttarakhand's public holiday list for 2025 in mind. Read ahead to know more about public holidays in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand’s Public Holidays Calendar for 2025:

Listed below are days declared as public holidays calendar in Uttarakhand. Note that Uttarakhand’s general holidays mentioned below might change as the dates of some festivals are decided at the last minute.

Holidays in Uttarakhand During January 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	26 January	Republic Day

Holidays in Uttarakhand During February 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	26 February	Maha Shivaratri

Holidays in Uttarakhand During March 2025

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

Holidays in Uttarakhand During April 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	06 April	Ram Navami
Monday	14 April	Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	18 April	Good Friday

Holidays in Uttarakhand During May 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	12 May	Buddha Purnima

Holidays in Uttarakhand During June 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	07 June	Bakri Eid

Holidays in Uttarakhand During July 2025

No public holidays in Uttarakhand during July 2025.

Holidays in Uttarakhand During August 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	09 August	Raksha Bandhan
Friday	15 August	Independence Day
Saturday	16 August	Janmashtami

Holidays in Uttarakhand During September 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	05 September	Eid e Milad

Holidays in Uttarakhand During October 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
Monday	20 October	Diwali
Tuesday	21 October	Diwali Holiday
Thursday	23 October	Bhai Dooj

Holidays in Uttarakhand During November 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	05 November	Guru Nanak Jayanti

Holidays in Uttarakhand During December 2025

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	25 December	Christmas

Note: Public holidays stated above are for Uttarakhand including its following cities.

Dehradun
Haridwar
Roorkee
Haldwani
Rudrapur
Kashipur
Rishikesh

Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2025

Top Festivals and Celebrations in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is known for its religious tourism. However, it is also a desirable spot for people who like mountains and rivers. You can experience the cultural side of Uttarakhand in detail if you visit the state during one of its varied festivals. Here’s a handy list of popular festivals in Uttarakhand.

Kumbh Mela: Uttarakhand is one of the locations for the famous Kumbh Mela. As the name suggests, it is a mela – a fair. People from all walks of life attend this fair. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy river, Ganga during the Kumbh Mela will wash away sins.
Basant Panchami: Basant Panchami is a popular festival celebrated in January or February. It marks the end of winter and beginning of spring. It is about welcoming the Basant season, which is the spring season. People dress in traditional clothing, worship Sarasvati and prepare rice-based meals during Basant Panchami.
Harela: It marks the beginning of the monsoon season. Harela is usually celebrated in July. The festival is mythologically relevant as the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. People make small clay idols of Ganesha, Gauri, and Maheshwar during the festival.
Nanda Devi Fair: As Uttarakhand is a spiritual state, there are a lot of fairs held throughout the year. The Nanda Devi Fair is a prominent fair, which is attended by a lot of people in Almora and Roopkund. This fair is dedicated to Goddesses, Nanda and Sunanda.
Holi: Holi is a sought-after festival in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region. This festival is a healthy mix of colours, music, and spirituality. People relish dishes like Gujiya and Aloo Gutuk during Holi. This festival is celebrated in the following forms: Khadi Holi, Mahila Holi, and Baithki Holi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions and their answers related to Uttarakhand Public Holidays.

Is the Uttarakhand public holidays list mentioned above accurate?

Days like Independence Day are fixed; therefore, such dates are accurately mentioned. However, certain festivals like Eid cannot be predicted months before the festival. Therefore, the dates of such festivals might vary.

Are private organizations also closed on public holidays in Uttarakhand?

Private organizations might choose to follow the list of public holidays in Uttarakhand for 2025 as they include widely celebrated religious festivals. However, not all private organizations might be closed on all days mentioned as holidays.

Are schools and colleges closed during public holidays in Uttarakhand?

Most of the educational institutes might follow the list of public holidays but private educational institutions can take their call regarding the holidays.

Can I transact online if my bank’s branch is closed on a public holiday in Uttarakhand?

You can make online transactions allowed by internet banking and mobile banking even when your bank’s branch is closed.

Who declares the official public holidays’ list?

The official public holidays’ list declared by the state government on an annual basis on their website.