Planning your schedule around official holidays is always important for families, businesses, students, and employees. Here we bring you the verified and official list of Government and Bank Holidays in Punjab for the remaining days of September, October, November, and December 2025.
The information has been sourced from the Punjab Government holiday notification (Dept. of Personnel) and the RBI bank holiday list for Punjab.
Upcoming Punjab Government Holidays (September–December 2025)
The following are gazetted/public holidays notified by the Punjab Government.
📅 Gazetted Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 22 September 2025 | Monday | Maharaj Agarsain Jayanti |
| 02 October 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 October 2025 | Monday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 22 October 2025 | Wednesday | Vishwakarma Day |
| 05 November 2025 | Wednesday | Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji |
| 16 November 2025 | Sunday | Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji |
| 25 November 2025 | Tuesday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 27 December 2025 | Saturday | Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib |
📅 Restricted / Optional Holidays
In addition to gazetted holidays, employees in Punjab can avail restricted holidays from the official list.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2025 | Sunday | Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji |
| 08 October 2025 | Wednesday | Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji |
| 10 October 2025 | Friday | Karva Chauth |
| 16 October 2025 | Thursday | Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Ji Bahadur |
| 23 October 2025 | Thursday | Guru Gaddi Diwas (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) |
| 28 October 2025 | Tuesday | Chhath Pooja |
| 01 November 2025 | Saturday | New Punjab Day |
| 02 November 2025 | Sunday | Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji |
| 25–26 December 2025 | Thu–Fri | Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib |
✅ RBI Bank Holidays in Punjab (September–December 2025)
Banks in Punjab follow the RBI Holiday Calendar. Note that sometimes bank holidays differ from government office holidays (example: Diwali).
📅 RBI Bank Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 05 September 2025 | Friday | Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad |
| 02 October 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 07 October 2025 | Tuesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 21 October 2025 | Tuesday | Diwali (RBI date for banks in Punjab) |
| 05 November 2025 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
✅ Note: Apart from these, all 2nd and 4th Saturdays and every Sunday are bank holidays as per RBI rules.
📝 Key Notes
- Diwali 2025: Govt. offices holiday on 20 October, but RBI bank holiday in Punjab is on 21 October.
- Always double-check with your bank for exact closing dates.
- This list is based on official government and RBI notifications.
❓ FAQs
Q1. Is 2 October 2025 a holiday in Punjab? 👉 Yes, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is a gazetted holiday for all government offices and also a bank holiday.
Q2. Will banks be closed on Diwali 2025 in Punjab? 👉 Yes, but on 21 October 2025 as per RBI’s calendar, even though the Punjab Government has declared 20 October 2025 for offices.
Q3. Are 2nd and 4th Saturdays holidays in Punjab banks? 👉 Yes, all banks in Punjab remain closed on 2nd & 4th Saturdays and all Sundays.
📌 Conclusion
This list of Punjab Government and Bank Holidays (September to December 2025) will help you plan your work, travel, and personal commitments better. Stay tuned on PRPunjab.in for the latest updates on holidays, festivals, and Punjabi cultural events.
