Delhi govt offices to stay shut on Feb 12; Here are key details

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, has declared Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as a holiday for all government offices, autonomous bodies, and public undertakings under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) in observance of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

The decision comes as part of the annual commemoration of the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a prominent 15th-century saint, poet, and social reformer.

This year’s list of public holidays in Delhi includes a mix of religious festivals, national holidays, and observances. The declaration serves as a reminder to government employees, businesses, and residents of the non-working days in the year, so they can plan accordingly. Below are the key dates:


Republic Day: January 26 (Sunday)
Holi: March 14 (Friday)
Id-ul-Fitr: March 31 (Monday)
Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (RBI Guidelines): April 1 (Wednesday)
Mahavir Jayanti: April 10 (Thursday)
Good Friday: April 18 (Friday)
Buddha Purnima: May 12 (Monday)
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid): June 7 (Saturday)
Muharram: July 6 (Sunday)
Independence Day: August 15 (Friday)
Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad): September 5 (Friday)
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday: October 2 (Thursday)
Dussehra: October 2 (Thursday)
Diwali (Deepavali): October 2 (Monday)
Guru Nanak's Birthday: November 5 (Wednesday)
Christmas Day: December 25 (Thursday)

These holidays will be observed across all government offices, educational institutions, and other establishments under the jurisdiction of the Delhi government. In addition, optional holidays for various religious observances and community-specific celebrations will be notified separately by the government.

As citizens of Delhi plan their year, it is important to account for these public holidays, which will be observed in government offices, banks, schools, and other public institutions.