India Holiday List 2025 | Central Government and Restricted Holidays for Your Business

Introduction 

As the new year approaches, HR professionals are set to create an official list of holidays for their companies. It’s better to know about the restricted and public holidays as they are updated yearly. Holidays in general are quite important for both the business and the employees. Employees can smoothly plan their leaves for vacations, holidays etc. Here’s a quick guide to help you make your holiday calendar for 2025.  

Central Government Holiday List 2025

Restricted Central Government Holidays 2025

Restricted holidays offer employees the flexibility to take time off on specific days that hold personal or cultural significance. Unlike mandatory public holidays, these optional holidays allow businesses to continue operations while granting employees the choice to observe festivals or events important to them. The list of restricted holidays is curated by the company’s HR department by the Shop and Establishment Act of the respective state, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

This system is designed to embrace cultural and religious diversity, recognizing that in a country rich with traditions, not all celebrations warrant a nationwide holiday. Instead, individuals can choose leave days that align with their customs and beliefs, fostering an inclusive work environment while maintaining business continuity. Human resource professionals can refer to the following updated list of restricted holidays while preparing the company’s holiday list.

Holiday Calendar in Runtime HRMS

HR professionals can use Runtime HRMS & Payroll Software to create a holiday calendar for their organisation. You can also define holidays as per the work locations and dates selected as holidays for your organisation. Read our complete guide to learn more about holidays in Runtime HRMS.