Madhya Pradesh Holidays in 2025

This page highlights the list of holidays in Madhya Pradesh for the year 2025. Since India is a fervent and a diverse society, it celebrates different kinds of festivals and holidays throughout the year.

This can be perplexing at times, as the holidays differ from one state to the other and they are unstructured. However, the common categories include bank holidays, national holidays, public holidays, and regional holidays.

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Date 

Day

Holiday

26 January 2025 

Sunday 

Republic Day 

12 February 2025 

Wednesday 

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 

26 February 2025 

Wednesday 

Mahashivratri 

14 March 2025 

Friday 

Holi 

31 March 2025 

Monday 

Idul Fitr 

6 April 2025 

Sunday 

Ram Navami 

14 April 2025 

Monday 

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti

18 April 2025 

Friday 

Good Friday 

1 May 2025 

Thursday 

May Day 

7 June 2025 

Saturday 

Bakrid / Eid al Adha 

6 July 2025 

Sunday 

Muharram 

15 August 2025 

Friday 

Independence Day 

16 August 2025 

Saturday 

Janmashtami 

1 October 2025 

Wednesday 

Maha Navami 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Vijaya Dashami 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Gandhi Jayanti 

21 October 2025 

Tuesday 

Diwali 

27 October 2025 

Monday 

Chhath Puja 

28 October 2025 

Tuesday 

Chhath Puja Holiday 

25 December 2025 

Thursday 

Christmas Day

Throughout the year, holidays provide a respite from the demanding life at work. One can maximise the benefit by scheduling holidays and vacation time in advance. Relaxed preparation is essential for a trip.

Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh in 2025

Apart from national and regional holidays in Madhya Pradesh, there are bank holidays observed in Madhya Pradesh. During these bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh, bank officials and staffs are off from work. As per an understanding between the Indian Banks' Association and All India Bank Employees' Association, all public sector banks in Madhya Pradesh and other states of India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Below is the list of bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2025:

Date 

Day 

Holiday

11 January 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

25 January 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

26 January 2025 

Sunday 

Republic Day 

8 February 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

22 February 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

26 February 2025 

Wednesday 

Maha Shivaratri 

8 March 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

14 March 2025 

Friday 

Holi 

22 March 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

31 March 2025 

Monday 

Idul Fitr 

10 April 2025 

Thursday 

Mahavir Jayanti 

12 April 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

18 April 2025 

Friday 

Good Friday 

26 April 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

10 May 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

12 May 2025 

Monday 

Buddha Purnima 

24 May 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

14 June 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

28 June 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

6 July 2025 

Sunday 

Muharram 

12 July 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

26 July 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

9 August 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

15 August 2025 

Friday 

Independence Day 

16 August 2025 

Saturday 

Janmashtami 

23 August 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

13 September 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

27 September 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Vijaya Dashami 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Gandhi Jayanti 

11 October 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

21 October 2025 

Tuesday 

Diwali 

25 October 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

5 November 2025 

Wednesday 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

8 November 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

22 November 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

13 December 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

Note: All banks remain closed during bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh, but ATMs will be open.

The Madhya Pradesh holiday schedule for 2025 provides information on holidays that you can use to arrange your vacation time and business meetings. The Madhya Pradesh holidays list for 2025 may be of assistance to you in organising your trip schedule. With the help of this list of Madhya Pradesh holidays in 2025, vacation time can be efficiently scheduled in conjunction with the state's holidays.

The word "Madhya" signifies "central" in Hindi and since Madhya Pradesh is located in the central part of India, it is named as "Madhya Pradesh." With more than 75 million population, it is reported as the fifth biggest state in India. Covered with an area of 3,08,252 sq.km., the state is enriched with mineral resources. In fact, Madhya Pradesh (The Heart of India) features some of the biggest reserves of copper and diamond in India. It is not only known for its historical importance but also one of the fastest developing states.

List of Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh - 2025

A bank holiday is a business day, during which all the commercial banks, savings institutions, and other loan organization are closed to serve the public. Such holiday is more relevant to physical locations. Therefore, the online services will be still operative. But bank holidays differ from one country to the other, as they are defined by their own rules.

Talking about the bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh in specific, here is the list to make a note of:

Bank holidays are much different from stock market holidays, as they do not incorporate early closures. In addition, bank holidays rarely occur on two consecutive working days, as it can cause a big interruption in daily financial transactions and other important flows.

In spite of holidays, most banks allow online access to their customers. These usually include fund transfers, bill payments, deposits, and withdrawals.

Holidays during the year offers a break from our hectic work life. By planning holidays ahead along with leaves, one can take maximum advantage. Stress-free planning is important for a vacation.

FAQs on Madhya Pradesh Holidays

  • Is Chhath Puja a holiday in Madhya Pradesh in the year 2025?

    Yes, Madhya Pradesh government has declared two-day holiday for Chhat Puja which is being celebrated on 27 and 28 October 2025. The holidays fall on Monday and Tuesday making it a perfect long weekend to visit family and celebrate the festival.  

  • When is Vijaya Dashami in 2025?

    Vijaya Dashami falls on 2 October in the year 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.  

  • When is Diwali in the year 2025?

    Diwali falls on 21 October in the year 2025, which is a Tuesday.  

  • Are there any holidays in April in the year 2025?

    Yes, Ram Navami which falls on 6 April, Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti which falls on 14 April, and Good Friday which is on 18 April are declared holidays in the month of April in 2025.  

  • Are there any holidays in December?

    Yes, 25 December is a holiday for Christmas in the year 2025. December has only one holiday.  

  • When is Holi in the year 2025?

    Holi falls on 14 March in the year 2025, which is a Friday. 

  • Are there any long weekends in the year 2025?

    Yes, notable long weekends in the year 2025 are Holi in March which is on Friday, Ramzan in March which falls on Monday, Good Friday in April which falls on Friday, Independence Day in August which falls on Friday, Dasara in October which falls on Thursday, and Diwali which falls on Tuesday.

  • When is Raksha Bandhan in the year 2025?

    Raksha Bhandan is falling on August 9 in the year 2025, which is on Saturday.  

  • When is Maha Shivratri in the year 2025?

    Maha Shivratri falls on 26 February in the year 2025, which is a Wednesday.  

  • Are there any holidays in August in the year 2025?

    Yes, Independence Day which falls on 15 August and Janmashtami which falls on 16 August are declared holidays in the month of August in 2025.  

News about Madhya Pradesh Holidays

Madhya Pradesh to Observe Two Public Holidays in February 2025

Employees in Madhya Pradesh will get two public holidays in February 2025, both on Wednesdays. As per the official government calendar, 12 February 2025 will be observed for Sant Ravidas Jayanti, while 26 February 2025 will be a holiday for Maha Shivratri. On these days, schools, colleges, banks, and government offices will remain closed. Additionally, the state government has announced 68 optional holidays for the year, allowing government employees to avail up to three days of leave from this list. 

11 February 2025
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