The state government has officially announced the holiday calendar for 2025. According to the order issued by Chief Secretary Shanthi Kumari on Friday, there will be a total of 50 holidays next year. This includes 27 general holidays and 23 optional holidays, providing clarity to employees and institutions across the state.
General Holidays in 2025
The list of general holidays spans a variety of festivals, national events, and cultural celebrations. Here’s the complete schedule:
– New Year: January 1
– Bhogi: January 13
– Sankranti/Pongal: January 14
– Republic Day: January 26
– Maha Shivaratri: February 26
– Holi: March 14
– Ugadi: March 30
– Ramzan: March 31
– Ramzan Marnadu: April 1
Holidays in April and Beyond
April features several key holidays:
– Jagjivan Ram Jayanti: April 5
– Shri Ram Navami: April 6
– Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14
– Good Friday: April 18
Later in the year:
– Bakreed: June 7
– Muharram: July 6
– Bonalu: July 21
– Independence Day: August 15
– Krishna Ashtami: August 16
Festivals and Year-End Celebrations
The holiday list also includes:
– Vinayaka Chavithi: August 27
– Milad-un-Nabi: September 5
– Bathukamma: September 21
– Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Vijaya Dashami: October 2
– Vijaya Dashami Marwan: October 3
– Diwali: October 20
– Kartika Pournami: November 5
Year-end festivities include:
– Christmas: December 25
– Boxing Day: December 26
This comprehensive holiday calendar ensures that citizens can plan their personal and professional commitments well in advance for 2025.
