List of Government and Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh in 2025

Also known as the ‘Land of Dawn-lit Mountains, ' Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state enclosed by Burma, China, and Bhutan on three sides. Apart from being one of the remotest states, it is the only place in India that greets the rising sun. The diversity in the species living there allures tourists from worldwide.

Go through the following sections to learn about the government and bank holidays and get a brief idea about the most famous destinations in Arunachal Pradesh.

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List of Government Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh in 2025

Arunachal Pradesh has a diverse climate with varying temperatures across its regions. So, you need to take a break once in a while and return refreshed. Knowing the government holidays list will help you plan your days without wasting them.

Here's a list of government holidays in Arunachal Pradesh:

Date	Day	Holidays
1st January	Wednesday	New Year's Day
14th January	Wednesday	Pongal
26th January	Sunday	Republic Day
20th February	Thursday	Statehood Day
14th March	Friday	Holi
31st March	Monday	Eid ul-Fitr
15th April	Tuesday	Bohag Bihu
18th April	Friday	Good Friday
12th May	Monday	Buddha Purnima
15th August	Friday	Independence Day
1st October	Wednesday	Maha Navami
2nd October	Thursday	Vijaya Dashami
2nd October	Thursday	Gandhi Jayanti
21st October	Tuesday	Diwali
5th November	Wednesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
1st December	Monday	Indigenous Faith Day
25th December	Thursday	Christmas Day

List of Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh in 2025

It will be easier for the people of Arunachal Pradesh to plan their financial work if they have a list of bank holidays beforehand. This will ensure everything is clear and smooth sailing in money transfers and other transactions.

The following section lists all the bank holidays for 2025:

Date	Day	Holidays
1st January	Wednesday	New Year’s Day
11th January	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
12th January	Sunday	Sunday
14th January	Wednesday	Pongal
25th January	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
26th January	Sunday	Republic Day/ Sunday
8th February	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
20th February	Thursday	Statehood Day
22nd February	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
8th March	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
14th March	Friday	Holi
22nd March	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
31st March	Monday	Eid ul-Fitr
12th April	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15th April	Tuesday	Bohag Bihu
18th April	Friday	Good Friday
26th April	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
10th May	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
12th May	Monday	Buddha Purnima
24th May	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
14th June	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
28th June	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
12th July	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
26th July	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
9th August	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
15th August	Friday	Independence Day
23rd August	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
13th September	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
27th September	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1st October	Wednesday	Maha Navami
2nd October	Thursday	Gandhi Jayanti/ Dussehra
11th October	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
21st October	Tuesday	Diwali
25th October	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
5th November	Wednesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
8th November	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
22nd November	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday
1st December	Monday	Indigenous Faith Day
13th December	Saturday	2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
25th December	Thursday	Christmas
28th December	Saturday	4th Saturday Bank Holiday

*Please note that the date and day may vary.

List of Important Dates and Festivals in Arunachal Pradesh

Apart from being immensely enchanting, Arunachal Pradesh is also known for its rich culture and traditions. The state celebrates every festivity enthusiastically, involving almost everyone.

The following sections list all the state-specific festivals of Arunachal Pradesh:

Pongal/Magha Bihu (14th January): Pongal or Magha Bihu is a traditional harvesting festival in Arunachal Pradesh, mainly celebrated by the Tutsa tribe of Changlang in mid-January.
Statehood Day (20th February): Statehood Day commemorates the event when Arunachal Pradesh was considered a separate state in India through the 55th constitutional amendment.
Holi (14th March): Arunachal Pradesh celebrates The festival of colors enthusiastically.
Bohag Bihu (15th April): Popularly known as Xaat Bihu or Rongili Bihu, Bohag Bihu is an Assamese festival celebrated seven days to mark the Assamese New Year and the beginning of spring.
Good Friday (18th April): It is a national holiday, and this day commemorates the last final hours before Jesus was crucified by the Jews, as per the Bible.
Buddha Purnima (12th May): Buddha Purnima marks the birthday of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is the most important and auspicious day for Buddhists worldwide.
Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October): This day marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of our most eminent freedom fighters. He was a nonviolent freedom fighter and the leader of the Salt March.
Maha Navami to Vijaya Dashami (1st October to 2nd October): These are the last three days of the nine-day gala event of Durga Puja, celebrated with great joy.
Diwali (21st October): During this festival, people light candles and diyas throughout their houses to honor Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
Indigenous Faith Day (1st December): This day is celebrated to pay respect to all the Indigenous faiths in Arunachal Pradesh and mark the birth anniversary of Golgi Bota Talom.

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Avoid planning necessary government and bank holiday appointments, as they might get cancelled quickly. These tables will help you keep track of the holidays, which will eventually prove useful in maintaining a perfect work-life balance.

FAQs about Government and Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh

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How many holidays will there be in India in 2025?

A notice from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions says there will be 17 Gazetted and 34 Restricted holidays.

How do banks decide their holidays in Arunachal Pradesh?

Every year, the governments of Indian states and union territories release a list of public holidays under section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act of 1881. On these days, all government offices and banks in that area remain closed.