List of Public & Government Holidays in Assam

List of Holidays in Assam 2025- Public, Government & Bank Holidays

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Another way to leverage the Assam holiday calendar for 2025 would be to plan your schedule much better-whether for financing requirements, bank work, or for taking a vacation well-earned through toil and sweat with festivals as the spell of magic.

Assam celebrates a variety of national, religious, and regional festivals, depicting the cultural and agricultural spirit of the state throughout the year. From Magh Bihu to Bohag Bihu and Kati Bihu, these celebrations serve gloriously through ethnic culture and agricultural practice.

Public Holidays in Assam 2025

Assam Government has declared these as the official holidays for all government offices, schools as well as public institutions across the state-

DateDayHoliday
15 January 2025WednesdayMagh Bihu
26 January 2025SundayRepublic Day
14 March 2025FridayHoli
31 March 2025MondayIdul Fitr
14 April 2025MondayBohag Bihu
16 April 2025WednesdayBohag Bihu Holiday
18 April 2025FridayGood Friday
1 May 2025ThursdayMay Day
7 June 2025SaturdayBakrid / Eid al Adha
15 August 2025FridayIndependence Day
29 September 2025MondayMaha Saptami
30 September 2025TuesdayMaha Ashtami
1 October 2025WednesdayMaha Navami
2 October 2025ThursdayVijaya Dashami
2 October 2025ThursdayGandhi Jayanti
18 October 2025SaturdayKati Bihu
21 October 2025TuesdayDiwali
25 December 2025ThursdayChristmas Day

Bank Holidays in Assam 2025

The banks in Assam will remain closed on public holidays and every second and fourth Saturday, along with Sunday closures. According to the Reserve Bank of India Guidelines, the following is a detailed list of bank holidays in Assam in 2025-

DateDayHoliday
11 January 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
12 January 2025SundayBank Holiday
15 January 2025WednesdayMagh Bihu
25 January 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
26 January 2025SundayRepublic Day/ Sunday Bank Holiday
8 February 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
9 February 2025SundayBank Holiday
22 February 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
23 February 2025SundayBank Holiday
8 March 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
9 March 2025SundayBank Holiday
14 March 2025FridayHoli
22 March 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
23 March 2025SundayBank Holiday
31 March 2025MondayId-U-l-Fitr
12 April 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
13 April 2025SundayBank Holiday
14 April 2025MondayBohag Bihu
16 April 2025WednesdayBohag Bihu Holiday
18 April 2025FridayGood Friday
26 April 2024SaturdayFourth Saturday
27 April 2025SundayBank Holiday
1 May 2025ThursdayMay Day
10 May 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
11 May 2025SundayBank Holiday
24 May 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
25 May 2025SundayBank Holiday
7 June 2025MondayBakrid / Eid al Adha
14 June 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
15 June 2025SundayBank Holiday
28 June 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
29 June 2025SundayBank Holiday
12 July 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
13 July 2025SundayBank Holiday
26 July 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
27 July 2025SundayBank Holiday
9 August 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
10 August 2025SundayBank Holiday
15 August 2025ThursdayIndependence Day
23 August 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
24 August 2025SundayBank Holiday
13 September 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
14 September 2025SundayBank Holiday
27 September 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
28 September 2025SundayBank Holiday
29 September 2025MondayMaha Saptami
30 September 2025TuesdayMaha Ashtami
1 October 2025WednesdayMaha Navami
2 October 2025ThursdayGandhi Jayanti
11 October 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
12 October 2025SundayBank Holiday
18 October 2025SaturdayKati Bihu
21 October 2025TuesdayDiwali
25 October 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
26 October 2025SundayBank Holiday
8 November 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
9 November 2025SundayBank Holiday
22 November 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
23 November 2025SundayBank Holiday
13 December 2025SaturdaySecond Saturday
14 December 2025SundayBank Holiday
25 December 2025ThursdayChristmas
27 December 2025SaturdayFourth Saturday
28 December 2025SundayBank Holiday

Major Festivals and Cultural Holidays in Assam

Marked with colorful festivals, Assam’s calendar brings forth the traditions and community feelings. The significant festivals are chosen thus:

  • Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu): It takes place in January to celebrate the end of the harvest season by feasting in the community and lighting bonfires.
  • Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu): April round the Assamese New Year, celebrating newness and wealth.
  • Kati Bihu (Kongali Bihu): It prays for a simple happy life in the month of October, which represents the sowing season.
  • Durga Puja & Diwali: Major Hindu festivals celebrated with grandeur and lights throughout the state.
  • Eid and Bakrid: Reflecting Assam’s communal harmony and inclusivity.

Importance of Knowing the List of Holidays in Assam

It would help you avoid the bank closure days while planning transactions, phenomenal for financing activities, or organizing travel. With a proper insight into the public holidays and bank holidays in the year, the organization can be maintained throughout the year.

Questions Sample – Assam Holidays 2025

1. Is Magh Bihu a public holiday in Assam?

Yes, Magh Bihu, which falls on 15 January 2025 (Wednesday), is an official holiday in Assam.

2. How many bank holidays are there in Assam in 2025?

Assam has about fifty bank holidays, including second/fourth Saturdays and Sundays.

3. Are all three Bihus – Magh, Bohag, and Kati-public holidays?

Yes, all three Bihu festivals are majorly celebrated as public holidays throughout Assam.

4. Is Diwali a holiday in Assam?

Yes, Diwali will be celebrated on 21 October 2025 (Tuesday) and will also be an official holiday.

5. Are banks open on Saturdays in Assam?

Except for the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, banks remain open on all other Saturdays.

Pro-Tip: Bookmark this Assam 2025 holiday calendar or download it for quick reference while planning your finances or travel.

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