A clear and accurate holiday calendar helps individuals, HR teams, and businesses plan their year without confusion. Assam follows a diverse set of public, national, and regional holidays that reflect its culture and traditions. This guide lists all Assam Govt Holidays 2025, including important festivals, national events, cultural observances, and optional holidays announced for the year. It also includes useful details to help employees and organizations plan leaves and work schedules in advance.
Assam Govt Holidays 2025: Month-Wise List
January 2025 Holidays in Assam
1 January, Wednesday – Optional – New Year's Day
13 January, Monday – Optional – Uruka of Magh Bihu
14 January, Tuesday – Regional – Magh Bihu and Tusu Puja
15 January, Wednesday – Regional – Magh Bihu and Tusu Puja
17 January, Friday – Optional – Silpi Divas
23 January, Thursday – Regional – Netaji’s Birthday
26 January, Sunday – National – Republic Day
27 January, Monday – Optional – Busu Dima Festival
28 January, Tuesday – Regional – Gwthar Bathou San
31 January, Friday – Regional – Me-Dam-Me-Phi
February 2025 Holidays
12 February, Wednesday – Regional – Bir Chilaray Divas
14 February, Friday – Optional – Shab-E-Barat
18 February, Tuesday – Optional – Karbi-Dehal-Kachir Dom
19 February, Wednesday – Optional – Ali-Aye-Ligang
26 February, Wednesday – Optional – Sivaratri
March 2025 Holidays
10 March, Monday – Optional – Khring Khring Baithow Puja
14 March, Friday – Regional – Dol Jatra
28 March, Friday – Optional – Lailatur Qadar
31 March, Monday – Regional – Id-Ul-Fitr
April 2025 Holidays
10 April, Thursday – Optional – Mahabir Jayanti
14 April, Monday – Regional – Bohag Bihu
15 April, Tuesday – Regional – Bohag Bihu
16 April, Wednesday – Regional – Bohag Bihu
18 April, Friday – Regional – Good Friday
21 April, Monday – Regional – Sati Sadhini Divas
28 April, Monday – Regional – Tithi of Damodar Deva
May 2025 Holidays
1 May, Thursday – Regional – May Day
2 May, Friday – Optional – Tithi of Gopal Dev
12 May, Monday – Regional – Buddha Purnima
26 May, Monday – Optional – Tithi of Hari Dev
June 2025 Holidays
3 June, Tuesday – Optional – Birthday of Sri Sri Krishnaguru
7 June, Saturday – Regional – Id-ul-Zuha
11 June, Wednesday – Optional – Baikhowa Festival
12 June, Thursday – Regional – Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
20 June, Friday – Optional – Death Anniversary of Bishnu Prasad Rabha
30 June, Monday – Optional – Hul Divas
August 2025 Holidays
13 August, Wednesday – Optional – Death Anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit
15 August, Friday – National – Independence Day
25 August, Monday – Regional – Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva
28 August, Thursday – Optional – Nau Khai Festival
September 2025 Holidays
3 September, Wednesday – Regional – Karam Puja
5 September, Friday – Optional – Fateha-e-Dwaz-Daham
12 September, Friday – Regional – Tirubhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva
14 September, Sunday – Regional – Janmastomi
16 September, Tuesday – Optional – Birthday of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra
29 September, Monday – Regional – Durga Puja
30 September, Tuesday – Regional – Durga Puja
October 2025 Holidays
1 October, Wednesday – Regional – Durga Puja
2 October, Thursday – National – Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi
2 October, Thursday – Regional – Vijaya Dashomi and Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva
18 October, Saturday – Regional – Kati Bihu
20 October, Monday – Regional – Kali Puja and Diwali
23 October, Thursday – Regional – Bhatri Dwitiya
28 October, Tuesday – Regional – Chhat Puja
November 2025 Holidays
5 November, Wednesday – Regional – Guru Nanak’s Birthday
7 November, Friday – Optional – Wangala Festival
19 November, Wednesday – Optional – Bir Raghav Moran Divas
24 November, Monday – Regional – Lachit Divas
December 2025 Holidays
2 December, Tuesday – Regional – Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas)
3 December, Wednesday – Optional – Gaan Ngai
5 December, Friday – Optional – Sikpui Ruoi
10 December, Wednesday – Optional – Martyr's Day
24 December, Wednesday – Optional – Christmas Eve
25 December, Thursday – Regional – Christmas Day
National Holidays in Assam 2025
Assam observes three national holidays that apply across all states in India:
Republic Day – 26 January
Independence Day – 15 August
Gandhi Jayanti – 2 October
Major Regional Festivals in Assam
Assam celebrates many cultural and community-based holidays. Some of the major ones include:
Bihu – Celebrated three times a year marking seasonal phases
Dol Jatra – Festival of colors observed in March
Me-Dam-Me-Phi – Ritual of ancestor worship by the Ahom community
Karam Puja – Celebrated by tea communities across Assam
Bathou San – Observed by the Bodo community
These festivals play a key role in shaping Assam’s cultural identity, and most of them appear as regional holidays in the official list.
FAQs: Assam Public Holidays 2025
How many public and regional holidays are there in Assam in 2025?
Assam has more than 50 notified holidays in 2025, including public, regional, and optional observances.
Which holidays are compulsory for all offices in Assam?
Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are mandatory national holidays.
When is Bihu in 2025?
Magh Bihu is on 13–15 January.
Bohag Bihu is on 14–16 April.
Kati Bihu is on 18 October.
Are optional holidays mandatory for private companies?
Office rules vary. Optional holidays depend on the leave policy of each organization.
Where can I verify the official holiday list?
You can cross-check the Assam holiday calendar here: Verify Assam holiday calendar.
Conclusion
Assam’s holiday calendar includes national observances, regional celebrations, and optional days that reflect the state’s culture and traditions. Planning ahead becomes easier when the entire list is available in one place. Keep this holiday list handy for the year and verify official updates whenever needed using the link provided above.
