The Government of Assam on December 6th , 2024 has released the Notification for the List of Holidays for the year 2025. As per the order dated 6th December 2024, signed by the Governor of Assam, various holidays, including public holidays, restricted holidays, and half holidays, have been declared for all Government Offices, Revenue and Magisterial Courts, and certain other establishments in Assam. This list outlines significant cultural, religious, and national observances.
Key Highlights of the Notification:
Public Holidays for 2025
The Government has declared the following days as full public holidays for Government offices and Courts in Assam. These holidays are primarily based on national festivals, regional celebrations, and important religious observances.
| Sl. No. | Gregorian Calendar (2025) | Assamese Calendar (Bhaskarabda) | Day of the Week | Name of the Festival |
| 1 | 14th January | 29th Puh, 1431 | Tuesday | Magh Bihu & Tusu |
| 2 | 15th January | 1st Magh, 1432 | Wednesday | Puja th |
| 3 | 26th January | 12th Magh, 1432 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 4 | 14th April | 31st Chot, 1432 | Monday | Bohag Bihu |
| 5 | 15th August | 29th Saon, 1432 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 6 | 7th June | 23rd Jeth, 1432 | Saturday | Id-ul-Zuha |
| 7 | 31st October | 5th Kati, 1432 | Tuesday | Chhat Puja |
| 8 | 25th December | 9th Puh, 1432 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Half Holidays (1 P.M.)
The following days have been declared as half holidays, with offices closing at 1 P.M.:
| Sl. No. | Gregorian Calendar (2025) | Assamese Calendar (Bhaskarabda) | Day of the Week | Festival Name |
| 1 | 6th October | 19th Ahin, 1432 | Monday | Lakshmi Puja |
Sundays & Public Holidays under N.I. Act 1881
In addition to the fixed public holidays, all Sundays, along with certain holidays, are declared as public holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
| Sl. No. | Gregorian Calendar (2025) | Day of the Week | Festival Name |
| 1 | 14th January | Tuesday | Magh Bihu |
| 2 | 26th January | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 3 | 7th June | Saturday | Id-ul-Zuha |
| 4 | 15th August | Friday | Independence Day |
| 5 | 25th December | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Bank Holidays
The Nationalized Banks will be closed on the 1st April, 2025 for the Annual Closing of Bank Accounts.
Second and Fourth Saturdays
As in previous years, the second and fourth Saturdays of each month will be observed as holidays. All other Saturdays will be full working days.
Restricted Holidays
Each employee is entitled to avail up to 2 restricted holidays from the following list of regional and cultural observances:
| Sl. No. | Gregorian Calendar (2025) | Festival Name |
| 1 | 1st January | New Year’s Day |
| 2 | 5th January | Rongker Karkli |
| 3 | 13th January | Uruka of Magh Bihu |
| 4 | 17th January | Silpi Divas |
| 5 | 14th February | Shab-E-Barat |
Local Holidays
- The Deputy Commissioners have the discretion to declare one local holiday in their districts, with the exception of Kamrup (M) District, where two local holidays can be declared with the approval of the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
- Ali-Aye-Ligang will be a full holiday in the districts of Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Majuli, Charaideo, and Biswanath. Other districts will observe it as a restricted holiday.
Special Casual Leave for Matri Pitri Vandana
State Government employees can avail Special Casual Leave on 20th and 21st November 2025 for the Matri Pitri Vandana event, with the leave being attached to the Lachit Divas holiday.
Additional Notes:
- Any adjustments to the holidays will be made in due course if dates need to be shifted.
- Educational institutions, medical and engineering colleges are not automatically bound by these holidays unless they adopt this list. They are advised to adjust the academic calendar accordingly.
The release of this comprehensive holiday list ensures clarity for government employees and citizens about their rights to observe important cultural, religious, and national days, while also allowing flexibility in local observances.
