Are you looking for the West Bengal Government Holiday List 2025?
Whether you’re a government employee, private worker, student, or a traveler — knowing the exact holidays for 2025 will help you plan your leaves, vacations, or business schedules ahead of time.
In this blog post, we have covered the entire WB Govt Calendar 2025, including:
- Public Holidays (under N.I. Act)
- State Government Declared Holidays
- Sectional Holidays
- Bank-Specific Holidays
Let’s dive into the full holiday schedule of West Bengal in 2025 with an easy-to-understand table and tips!
List I: Public Holidays under N.I. Act (Negotiable Instruments Act), 2025
These holidays apply to all government offices, schools, banks, and public sector organizations. These are mandatory and widely observed.
| 📆 Date | 🗓️ Day | 🎉 Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Jan | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 23rd Jan | Thursday | Netaji’s Birthday |
| 14th Mar | Friday | Doljatra |
| 31st Mar | Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
| 10th Apr | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 14th Apr | Monday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday |
| 15th Apr | Tuesday | Bengali New Year (Nababarsha) |
| 18th Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1st May | Thursday | May Day |
| 9th May | Friday | Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday |
| 12th May | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| 7th June | Saturday | Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) |
| 15th Aug | Friday | Independence Day |
| 15th Aug | Friday | Janmastami |
| 29th Sep | Monday | Durga Puja, Maha Saptami |
| 30th Sep | Tuesday | Durga Puja, Maha Ashtami |
| 1st Oct | Wednesday | Durga Puja, Maha Nabami |
| 2nd Oct | Thursday | Durga Puja, Dasami / Gandhiji’s Birthday |
| 6th Oct | Monday | Lakshmi Puja |
| 20th Oct | Monday | Kali Puja |
| 23rd Oct | Thursday | Bhratridwitiya |
| 27th Oct | Monday | Chhat Puja |
| 5th Nov | Wednesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| 25th Dec | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 1st Apr | Tuesday | Bank Year Closing (Banks Only) |
List II: Holidays Declared by West Bengal Government (State-Specific Holidays)
These are extra holidays announced by the State Government and may not apply to banks or central departments.
| 📅 Date | 🗓️ Day | 🎉 Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Feb | Monday | Day after Saraswati Puja |
| 14th Feb | Friday | Birthday of Thakur Panchanan Barma / Shab-e-Barat |
| 26th Feb | Wednesday | Shivaratri |
| 15th Mar | Saturday | Day after Doljatra |
| 27th Mar | Thursday | Birthday of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur |
| 1st Apr | Tuesday | Day after Eid-Ul-Fitr |
| 6th June | Friday | Day before Bakrid |
| 27th June | Friday | Rathayatra |
| 9th Aug | Saturday | Rakhi Bandhan |
| 5th Sep | Friday | Fateha-Dwaz-Daham |
| 26th Sep | Friday | Durga Puja, Maha Chaturthi |
| 27th Sep | Saturday | Durga Puja, Maha Panchami |
| 3rd Oct | Friday | Extra Day for Durga Puja |
| 4th Oct | Saturday | Extra Day for Durga Puja |
| 7th Oct | Tuesday | Extra Day for Lakshmi Puja |
| 21st Oct | Tuesday | Extra Day for Kali Puja |
| 22nd Oct | Wednesday | Extra Day for Kali Puja |
| 24th Oct | Friday | Day after Bhratridwitiya |
| 28th Oct | Tuesday | Extra Day for Chhat Puja |
| 15th Nov | Saturday | Birthday of Birsa Munda |
📝 Note:
Some festivals like Saraswati Puja, Republic Day, Ram Navami, etc., fall on Sundays in 2025. So they’re not included as extra holidays.
List III: Sectional Holidays (Community-Specific Only)
These holidays are applicable only for particular communities and are not public holidays.
| 📅 Date | 🗓️ Day | 🎉 Holiday | 👥 Applicable To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Jan | Monday | Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji | Sikh Community |
| 12th Feb | Wednesday | Birthday of Guru Rabidas | Rabidas Followers |
| 19th Apr | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Christians |
| 30th June | Monday | Hui Diwas | Adivasi (Santhal) |
Download Official West Bengal Government Holiday List 2025 PDF
To download the official government notification of the West Bengal Government Holiday List 2025 in PDF format, click the button below:
🔗 👉 Download WB Govt Holiday List 2025 PDF
✅ Issued by: Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
🗓️ Date of Notification: [Mention Date if known]
📄 Format: Official Circular (PDF)
You can keep this file saved on your phone or computer for easy reference anytime.
How to Use the WB Govt Holiday List 2025 Effectively – Step-by-Step
- Download or Print the List:
Keep it near your desk, calendar, or wall for easy planning. - Mark Long Weekends:
Use holidays falling near Saturdays or Mondays to plan short trips. - Check for Combined Leaves:
Combine restricted holidays or sectional holidays with public ones. - Plan in Advance:
Apply for leaves beforehand to avoid rejection due to rush. - Watch for Holiday Notifications:
The government may declare additional holidays later (like Karam Puja). Stay updated!
Important Notes on WB Govt Calendar 2025
- Holi and Doljatra fall on the same day in 2025, so Holi is not listed separately.
- Karam Puja date is yet to be notified.
- Sunday Holidays like Republic Day and Muharram are not listed again.
- Bank holidays may vary slightly — always confirm with your branch or office notice board.