North India Statesman
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The Assam government has released its revised list of government holidays for 2025. In this revised list, changes have been made in 8 important holidays and 7 new reserved holidays have been added. this new list General Administration Department Has been notified by. A total of 36 public holidays have been included in this list, which will provide an opportunity for better planning for government employees and the general public.
Major changes made in the holiday list
In the revised list of 2025, the Assam government has further expanded the list of holidays by including many important cultural and religious festivals.
- Ali-e-Ligang Festival:
This traditional festival has now been given the status of government holiday in 11 districts. It highlights the rich cultural heritage of Assam. - New holidays added:
- May Day (1 May)
- Gandhi Jayanti (2 October)
- Moroccan King Swargadev Sarvanand Day (24 May)
- Other important dates:
- Hari Dev Tithi (26 May)
- Shri Bhuvaneshwar Sadhu Thakur Appearance Date (23 October)
- Kuli Chawang Kut (1 November)
- Wangala Utsav (7 November)
- Boo Raghav Moran Day (10 November)
The aim of all these changes is to create a balance between administrative and cultural activities.
Major public holidays of Assam in 2025
The government has released the full list of public holidays for 2025. These include major festivals of the state, national festivals and cultural festivals.
Public holidays from January to December
| date | name of holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January | Magh Bihu | Tuesday |
| 26 January | Republic Day | sunday |
| 14 March | Holi | Thursday |
| 31st March | Eid-ul-Fitr | sunday |
| 14-16 April | bohag bihu | Sunday-Tuesday |
| August 15 | Independence Day | Friday |
| 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti and Vijayadashami | Thursday |
| 20 October | Diwali | monday |
| 25th December | Christmas | Thursday |
Effects and Purpose of Holidays
The changes made in the holiday list yield many benefits and objectives.
- Preservation of Culture:
The inclusion of cultural festivals like Ali-e-Ligang will honor and promote the cultural heritage of the state. - Systematic action plan:
Employees of public offices, schools, and government departments will be able to plan better. - Taking into account all sections of the society:
While making changes in the government holiday list, special attention has been given to various communities and festivals of the state.
To whom will the holiday list apply?
This list announced by the Government of Assam will be applicable to the following:
- All government office
- educational institution (Government and Private)
- Public offices and public services
The purpose of including these holidays is to provide opportunities for employees and citizens to celebrate religious, cultural, and national festivals.
Government’s appeal
The Assam government has requested the public to regularly check government notifications for updates related to the holiday. This will ensure that people are aware of the latest information and can make their plans correctly.
