Assam Government Announces 2025 Holiday Schedule

GUWAHATI: The General Administration Department of Assam has released the list of holidays for the year 2025 that include 37 public holidays in addition to some key festivals, national events, and cultural observances. On these days, offices, revenue, and magisterial courts would remain closed across Assam.

Key holidays include Magh Bihu and Tusu Puja (14-15 January), Republic Day (26 January), Bohag Bihu (14-16 April), Durga Puja (29 September-1 October), and Christmas Day (25 December). Other important days include Me-Dam-Me-Phi (31 January), Lachit Divas (24 November), and Asom Divas (Su-Ka-Pha Divas) (2 December).

Ali-Aye-Ligang, February 19, will be a full holiday in 11 districts, which include Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Majuli, Charaideo and Biswanath Districts, and other districts will observe a restricted holiday.

In addition, the calendar features half-holidays at 1 PM for specific festivals besides a number of restricted holidays. This permits employees the flexibility to adjust the number of their observances. Educational and medical colleges can shape the holiday schedule to fit the needs of their academic calendars.

The full list emphasizes Assam's strong cultural richness and at the same time shows its alignment with national holidays. This enables the citizens to celebrate the state's traditions and plan individual or community activities accordingly.

The state government's comprehensive strategy will ensure that regional and cultural nuances are respected, while uniformity in observance will be maintained throughout Assam. For more extensive information on district-specific holidays and updates, residents may refer to the official notification released by the General Administration Department.

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