India Holidays Calendar: National, Regional, School & Bank
Welcome to the official India scheduling hub. Select an option below to access gazetted national dates, restricted state leaves, school academic term breaks, and banking or stock market trading closures.
Mandatory gazetted public holidays observed nationwide, including Republic Day and Independence Day.
State-specific restricted holidays and cultural festival leaves across different Indian states.
Summer vacations, winter breaks, and festive school calendar schedules for CBSE, ICSE, and state boards.
RBI bank closure schedules alongside NSE and BSE stock market trading holiday sessions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the difference between Gazetted and Restricted holidays in India?
Gazetted holidays are mandatory public holidays declared by the government where all government offices and banks must close. Restricted holidays are optional leaves; employees can choose a specific number of days off from this list based on their cultural or religious traditions.
Q2: Are all bank holidays in India applicable to stock markets?
No. While stock exchanges like the NSE and BSE align with major national holidays, they do not close for regional bank holidays or operational events like the RBI annual bank account closing on April 1st.
Q3: Do school holiday schedules vary across different states in India?
Yes, school holidays vary significantly. State boards follow calendars set by their respective state education departments, and seasonal breaks (like summer or winter vacation) are adjusted to match local regional climate patterns.
Q4: How does Negotiable Instruments Act impact bank holidays?
Official bank holidays in India are legally declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. These announcements clarify commercial banking freeze dates for individual states.