The General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Assam has released the official list of **36 full‑day public holidays** for 2025. These apply to all government offices, schools, colleges, and other institutions under the state government. The order (File No. E‑221561/347) was issued from Dispur on 6 December 2024 .
Key Highlights
- Total Holidays: 36 full-day public holidays
- Issuing Date: 6 December 2024
- Applicable To: All Government of Assam departments and institutions
Main List of Public Holidays (2025)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | Tue | Magh Bihu |
| 15 Jan | Wed | Tusu Puja (Partial Holiday) |
| 23 Jan | Thu | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 26 Jan | Sun | Republic Day |
| 14 Mar | Fri | Dol Jatra (Holi) |
| 31 Mar | Mon | Id‑ul‑Fitr |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Bohag Bihu (Rongali) |
| 15 Apr | Tue | Bohag Bihu Holiday |
| 16 Apr | Wed | Bohag Bihu Holiday |
| 1 May | Thu | May Day |
| 12 May | Mon | Buddha Purnima |
| 7 Jun | Sat | Bakrid / Eid‑al‑Adha |
| 12 Jun | Thu | Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdev |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Independence Day |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Tithi of Srimanta Sankardev |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Durga Puja – Maha Saptami |
| 30 Sep | Tue | Durga Puja – Maha Ashtami |
| 1 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja – Maha Navami |
| 2 Oct | Thu | Gandhi Jayanti & Sankardev Janmostav |
| 18 Oct | Sat | Kati Bihu |
| 20 Oct | Mon | Kali Puja & Diwali |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
Cultural & Regional Festivals Covered
- Bihu Festivals: Magh Bihu (14 Jan), Rongali Bihu (14–16 Apr), Kati Bihu (18 Oct) – marking key agricultural seasons in Assam
- Durga Puja: Maha Saptami, Ashtami, Navami (late Sep–early Oct) – one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals in Assam
- Regional observances: Tithi of Srimanta Sankardev (25 Aug), Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdev (12 Jun) – significant in Assamese Vaishnavite traditions
How to Use This List
- Mark your calendar and plan around government office closures
- Schools and colleges under Assam government will observe these holidays
- Construct project timelines or public service schedules accordingly
Notes & References
- Official GAD notification issued on 6 December 2024 (File No. E‑221561/347)
- Gazette copy and corrigenda available on Assam GAD and DIP websites .
Important Links
| Holiday List 2025 Corrigendum (PDF) | Click Here |
| Holiday List 2025 (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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