j&k holiday calendar 2025 - Summary
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially announced the list of Public Holidays for the calendar year 2025. These holidays are declared by the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, of 1881, which empowers the government to designate specific days as holidays for public and commercial purposes.
The announcement, made through a formal order, highlights the public holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act 26 of 1881). These holidays are significant for public employees and businesses and banks operating in the region.
Jammu and Kashmir Holiday Calendar 2025
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| January 6 | Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Birthday |
| January 26 | Republic Day |
| January 27 | Shab-e-Miraj |
| February 26 | Maha Shivratri |
| March 21 | Navroz |
| March 27 | Shab-e-Qadr |
| March 28 | Jumat-ul-Vida |
| March 30 | 1st Navratra |
| March 31 | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| April 6 | Ram Navami |
| April 13 | Baisakhi |
| April 14 | Birthday of B. R. Ambedkar |
| May 12 | Buddha Purnima |
| June 7-8 | Eid-ul-Adha |
| July 5 | Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday |
| July 6 | Ashoora |
| August 15 | Independence Day |
| August 16 | Janamashtami |
| September 5 | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) |
| September 12 | Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) |
| September 23 | Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji |
| October 1 | Mahanavami |
| October 2 | Dussehra |
| October 2 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 21 | Diwali |
| October 26 | Accession Day |
| November 5 | Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday |
| December 25 | Christmas |