Daman & Diu Holidays in 2025

We have compiled a list of public, national, and bank holidays for 2025 in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It will help you plan your vacations and leaves for the year.

Daman and Diu Public Holidays 2025

The following is the list of holidays in Daman and Diu for the year 2025:

Date 

Day 

Holiday 

14 January 2025 

Tuesday 

Makara Sankranti 

26 January 2025 

Sunday 

Republic Day 

26 February 2025 

Wednesday 

Maha Shivaratri 

14 March 2025 

Friday 

Holi 

30 March 2025 

Sunday 

Ugadi 

31 March 2025 

Monday 

Idul Fitr 

6 April 2025 

Sunday 

Ram Navami 

10 April 2025 

Thursday 

Mahavir Jayanti

14 April 2025 

Monday 

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 

18 April 2025 

Friday 

Good Friday

29 April 2025 

Tuesday 

Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti 

7 June 2025 

Saturday 

Bakrid / Eid al Adha 

6 July 2025 

Sunday 

Muharram 

9 August 2025 

Saturday 

Raksha Bandhan 

15 August 2025 

Friday 

Independence Day 

16 August 2025 

Saturday 

Janmashtami 

16 August 2025 

Saturday 

Parsi New Year 

27 August 2025 

Wednesday 

Ganesh Chaturthi 

5 September 2025 

Friday 

Eid e Milad 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Vijaya Dashami 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Gandhi Jayanti

21 October 2025 

Tuesday 

Diwali

22 October 2025 

Wednesday 

Govardhan Puja

27 October 2025 

Thursday 

Chhat Puja 

31 October 2025 

Friday 

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 

19 November 2025 

Wednesday 

Guru Nanak Jayanti

25 December 2025 

Thursday 

Christmas Day 

Daman and Diu Bank Holidays 2025

All banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. All Sundays are also holidays. Apart from national holidays which are applicable for all states in the country, there are also regional holidays that are specific to each state.

Given below is the list of bank holidays in 2025 that is specific to Daman and Diu:

Date 

Day

Holiday

11 January 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

14 January 2025 

Tuesday 

Makara Sankranti 

25 January 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

26 January 2025 

Sunday 

Republic Day 

8 February 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

22 February 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

26 February 2025 

Wednesday 

Maha Shivaratri 

8 March 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

14 March 2025 

Friday 

Holi 

22 March 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

30 March 2025 

Sunday 

Ugadi

31 March 2025 

Monday 

Idul Fitr 

6 April 2025 

Sunday 

Ram Navami 

10 April 2025 

Thursday 

Mahavir Jayanti 

12 April 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

14 April 2025 

Monday 

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 

18 April 2025 

Friday 

Good Friday

26 April 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

29 April 2025 

Tuesday 

Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti

10 May 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

24 May 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

7 June 2025 

Saturday 

Bakrid / Eid al Adha 

14 June 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

28 June 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

6 July 2025 

Sunday 

Muharram 

12 July 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

26 July 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

9 August 2025 

Saturday 

Raksha Bandhan 

15 August 2025 

Friday 

Independence Day 

16 August 2025 

Saturday 

Janmashtami 

16 August 2025 

Saturday 

Parsi New Year 

23 August 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

27 August 2025 

Wednesday 

Ganesh Chaturthi 

5 September 2025 

Friday 

Eid e Milad

13 September 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

27 September 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Vijaya Dashami 

2 October 2025 

Thursday 

Gandhi Jayanti 

11 October 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

21 October 2025 

Tuesday 

Diwali 

22 October 2025 

Wednesday 

Vikram Samvat New Year 

23 October 2025 

Thursday 

Bhai Dooj 

25 October 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

31 October 2025 

Friday Gujarat Holidays in 20241 

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 

5 November 2025 

Wednesday 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

8 November 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

22 November 2025 

Saturday 

Fouth Saturday 

13 December 2025 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

25 December 2025 

Thursday 

Christmas Day 

27 December 2025 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

Commercial banks shall remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Apart from regular week holidays, banks shall also remain closed on certain public holidays. On a bank holiday, people can deposit and withdraw cash at Automated Teller Machine (ATM) centers.

Brief Introduction to Daman and Diu Public Holidays

  1. Republic Day: Republic Day is a national holiday observed every year on 26 January. The day commemorates the date on which the Indian Constitution came into effect.
  2. Maha Shivaratri: Maha Shivaratri is a major Hindu festival, is observed annually in order to honour God Shiva. People celebrate the festival across the country.
  3. Holi: Holi is a colourful festival. It is a spring festival observed throughout the Indian subcontinent. Holi denotes the triumph of good over evil.
  4. Mahavir Jayanti: Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated by the Jain community to honour the birth of Mahavir, who was the last tirthankar in Jainism.
  5. Good Friday: Good Friday is a Christian holiday, venerates the crucifixion of Jesus and his demise.
  6. Ramzan Eid: Ramzan Eid is a special spiritual holiday for Muslims. It signifies the completion of Ramadan, which is the holy month.
  7. Independence Day: Independence Day is a national holiday observed across the nation. The day honours the independence of India from the British.
  8. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday that celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
  9. Diwali: Diwali needless to say, is a famous Hindu festival, which denotes the triumph of optimism over misery and knowledge over ignorance.
  10. Christmas Day: Christmas Day is a global festival celebrated by Christians. It commemorates the birth of Jesus and falls every on 25 December.

FAQs on Daman & Diu Holidays

  • Is the list of public holidays in Daman and Diu the same every year?

    No, the list of public holidays in Daman and Diu is no same every year, it may vary slightly each year, depending on changes in religious or regional observances and the alignment of festival. 

  • Can public holidays in Daman and Diu be changed or updated during the year?

    Yes, the local government reserves the right to declare or modify public holidays in exceptional circumstances or for special events. Updates are usually announced through official channels. 

  • Are government offices closed on public holidays in Daman and Diu?

    Yes, the government offices are closed on public holidays in Daman and Diu. 

  • Do public holidays in Daman and Diu differ from other Indian states?

    Yes, while some national holidays are common across India, Daman and Diu may have specific regional holidays that differ from other states due to its unique cultural and religious traditions

  • Do bank holidays in Daman and Diu follow the same schedule as the rest of India?

    While national holidays are common, some bank holidays in Daman and Diu may differ based on regional and cultural observances unique to the union territory. 

  • Is it possible to use online banking services on bank holidays in Daman and Diu?

    Yes, you can use online banking services on bank holidays in Daman and Diu. 

  • Is it possible to use online banking services on national holidays in Daman and Diu?

    Yes, you can use online banking services on national holidays in Daman and Diu. 

  • Are ATMs functional during bank holidays in Daman and Diu?

    Yes, ATMs generally remain operational during bank holidays, allowing customers to withdraw cash and perform other basic transactions. 

  • Are all bank holidays in Daman and Diu fixed every year?

    Most bank holidays are fixed, but some dates may vary depending on the calendar year and the declaration of additional holidays by the state or central government. 

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