The Assam Government releases an official list of holidays every year. These holidays include national holidays, regional festivals, and bank holidays. In 2025, the holiday schedule will help residents plan their celebrations and breaks in advance. Here is a detailed overview of the holiday list for 2025, including festivals, observances, and their significance.
Holiday List 2025 Assam Government
| Date | Weekday | Holiday Name | Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Tuesday | Magh Bihu | Public Holiday |
| January 15 | Wednesday | Tusu Puja | Public Holiday |
| January 23 | Thursday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| January 28 | Sunday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| January 28 | Tuesday | Gwther Bathou San | Regional Holiday |
| January 31 | Friday | Me-Dam-Me-Phi | Regional Holiday |
| February 12 | Wednesday | Bir Chilaray Divas | Regional Holiday |
| March 13 | Thursday | Dol Jatra | Public Holiday |
| March 31 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitre (End of Ramadan) | Public Holiday |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Annual Accounts Closing (Bank Holiday) | Bank Holiday |
| April 14 | Monday | Bohag Bihu | Public Holiday |
| April 15 | Tuesday | Bohag Bihu | Public Holiday |
| April 16 | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu | Public Holiday |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| April 21 | Monday | Sati Sadhani Divas | Regional Holiday |
| April 28 | Monday | Tithi of Damodardeva | Regional Holiday |
| May 1 | Thursday | May Day | Public Holiday |
| May 12 | Monday | Buddha Purnima | Public Holiday |
| May 13 | Tuesday | Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva | Regional Holiday |
| June 7 | Saturday | Id-Uz-Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice) | Public Holiday |
| July 6 | Sunday | Muharram (afternoon) | Public Holiday |
| August 14 | Thursday | Tirobhab Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva | Regional Holiday |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| August 16 | Saturday | Janmastomi | Public Holiday |
| August 25 | Monday | Tithi of Srimanta Shankardeva | Regional Holiday |
| September 3 | Wednesday | Karam Puja | Regional Holiday |
| September 29 | Monday | Maha Saptami | Public Holiday |
| September 30 | Tuesday | Maha Ashtami | Public Holiday |
| October 1 | Wednesday | Maha Navami | Public Holiday |
| October 2 | Thursday | Vijaya Dashami | Public Holiday |
| October 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| October 7 | Tuesday | Lakshmi Puja (afternoon) | Public Holiday |
| October 18 | Saturday | Kati Bihu | Regional Holiday |
| October 20 | Monday | Diwali | Public Holiday |
| October 20 | Monday | Kali Puja | Public Holiday |
| October 23 | Thursday | Bhatri Dwitiya / Bhai Dooj | Regional Holiday |
| October 27 | Monday | Chhat Puja | Public Holiday |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| November 24 | Monday | Lachit Divas | Regional Holiday |
| December 2 | Tuesday | Asom Divas / Su-Ka-Pha Divas | Regional Holiday |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas | Public Holiday |
January Holidays
- January 14, Tuesday – Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu is a popular harvest festival in Assam. It marks the end of the harvesting season. People celebrate with bonfires, feasts, and traditional games. This day is widely enjoyed with family and community gatherings. - January 15, Wednesday – Tusu Puja
Tusu Puja is celebrated by the tea tribes of Assam. It marks the end of the month-long worship of Goddess Tusu. - January 23, Thursday – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
This day honors the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is a time to remember his contribution to India’s freedom struggle. - January 28, Sunday – Republic Day (National Day)
Republic Day is a national holiday observed across India. It celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Parades and cultural programs take place on this day. - January 28, Tuesday – Gwther Bathou San
This holiday is important for the Bodo community. It is dedicated to the Bathou religion and its spiritual practices. - January 31, Friday – Me-Dam-Me-Phi
This is an ancestral worship festival of the Ahom community. People pay respects to their ancestors on this day.
February Holidays
- February 12, Wednesday – Bir Chilaray Divas
Bir Chilaray Divas honors the bravery of the Koch dynasty general, Bir Chilaray.
March Holidays
- March 13, Thursday – Dol Jatra
Dol Jatra is the Assamese version of Holi. People play with colors and sing devotional songs. - March 31, Monday – Id-Ul-Fitre
This marks the end of Ramadan. It is a time for feasting, prayers, and giving charity.
April Holidays
- April 1, Tuesday – Annual Accounts Closing (Bank Holiday)
This day is observed by banks for the closing of annual accounts. - April 14-16 (Monday to Wednesday) – Bohag Bihu
Bohag Bihu is the Assamese New Year and a harvest festival. It lasts for several days and involves cultural programs, traditional dances, and feasting. - April 18, Friday – Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. - April 21, Monday – Sati Sadhani Divas
This day is observed in memory of Sati Sadhani, a legendary queen of the Chutia kingdom. - April 28, Monday – Tithi of Damodardeva
This is a religious day for Assamese Vaishnavites, honoring the saint Damodardeva.
May Holidays
- May 1, Thursday – May Day
May Day, or International Workers’ Day, is a public holiday for laborers. - May 12, Monday – Buddha Purnima
This day marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. - May 13, Tuesday – Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
This holiday celebrates the birth anniversary of the Vaishnavite saint Sri Madhabdeva.
June Holidays
- June 7, Saturday – Id-Uz-Zuha
This is the Feast of Sacrifice observed by the Muslim community.
July Holidays
- July 6, Sunday – Muharram (afternoon)
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of mourning.
August Holidays
- August 14, Thursday – Tirobhab Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
This day marks the death anniversary of the saint Madhabdeva. - August 15, Friday – Independence Day
Independence Day celebrates India’s freedom from British rule. - August 16, Saturday – Janmastami
Janmastami marks the birth of Lord Krishna. - August 25, Monday – Tithi of Srimanta Shankardeva
This is the death anniversary of Srimanta Shankardeva, a revered saint and cultural icon in Assam.
September to December Holidays
- September 3, Wednesday – Karam Puja
This festival is celebrated by tribal communities. - October 1-5 – Durga Puja
Durga Puja, including Maha Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Vijaya Dashami, is a major festival. It is widely celebrated with cultural performances, feasts, and religious rituals. - October 2, Thursday – Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
Gandhi Jayanti honors Mahatma Gandhi’s contributions to India. - October 18, Saturday – Kati Bihu
This is a less elaborate version of Bihu, marking the start of the harvesting season. - October 20-27 – Diwali and Kali Puja
These festivals involve lighting lamps, offering prayers, and bursting firecrackers. - November 5, Wednesday – Guru Nanak Jayanti
This day celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. - November 24, Monday – Lachit Divas
Lachit Divas honors Lachit Borphukan, an Assamese military hero. - December 2, Tuesday – Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas)
This day marks the arrival of Ahom King Su-Ka-Pha in Assam. - December 25, Thursday – Christmas
Christmas is celebrated by Christians with prayers and feasts.
Bank Holidays
Some holidays are reserved specifically for banks, such as the Annual Accounts Closing Day and partial observances like Lakshmi Puja (afternoon). These days may not be public holidays but are crucial for banking operations.