On November 22, 2024, the Government of West Bengal issued a notification outlining the official holidays for the year 2025. The notification provides a detailed list of public, sectional, and other specific holidays that will be observed throughout the state.
LIST I: Public Holidays for 2025
The Governor of West Bengal has declared a set of public holidays for the year 2025, as specified in List I of the notification. These holidays are applicable statewide and include major national and regional celebrations.
These holidays apply to all government offices, as well as institutions that observe public holidays. The list ensures that employees across the state will have time off for significant national and state events.
LIST II: Government Offices Holidays
In addition to the public holidays mentioned in List I, the Government of West Bengal has specified additional days on which government offices will remain closed in List II. However, there is an important exception: the offices of the Registrar of Assurances in Kolkata and the Collector of the Stamp Revenue in Kolkata will remain open on these days.
Further, List III outlines the sectional holidays that may be observed in 2025. These holidays are designated for employees from different communities as mentioned in the list. Sectional holidays are typically observed by people belonging to specific religious, cultural, or social groups, providing them with time off to celebrate festivals or observances that hold particular significance for them.
The Governor has authorized these holidays for various communities across the state, allowing employees to observe festivals and important days in their own traditions, while also ensuring that these holidays are recognized at the state level.
