Bank Holidays in Punjab 2025

Are you wondering if Punjab banks are open today or if it's a holiday in Punjab? Punjab observes a combination of state-specific celebrations, national holidays, and Punjab government holidays in 2025. The gazetted holidays 2025 Punjab include well-known occasions like Baisakhi, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Guru Nanak Jayanti, when the majority of banks are closed. The official list of Punjab holidays for 2025 can be found below. Customers can still use UPI, internet banking, and mobile banking to complete transactions even though banks are closed on these days.

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Banks are Open Today

Friday,4 July 2025

No bank holidays today. All banks are operating as per normal business hours.

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Complete List of Public Holidays in Punjab in 2025

Find the complete list of government holidays in Punjab below:
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Note: All banks will remain closed on bank holidays. ATMs will be open.
National Holidays

National Holidays

Every year, India celebrates three major national bank holidays that are observed consistently in every state: January 26 is Republic Day, August 15th is Independence Day, and October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti. Regardless of regional differences, banks nationwide observe these national holidays.

  • January 26 is Republic Day
  • August 15th is Independence Day
  • On October 2, Gandhi Jayanti
Bank Holiday Schedule: Second and Fourth Saturday in Punjab 2025

Bank Holiday Schedule: Second and Fourth Saturday in Punjab 2025

Weekend banking schedule explained

Banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month in addition to the above-mentioned bank holidays. The fifth Saturday of a month with five Saturdays is a working day for banks. In the past, banks would only open for a half-day on Saturdays.

Jan

112nd Saturday
254th Saturday

Feb

082nd Saturday
224th Saturday

Mar

082nd Saturday
224th Saturday

Apr

122nd Saturday
264th Saturday

May

102nd Saturday
244th Saturday

Jun

142nd Saturday
284th Saturday

Jul

122nd Saturday
264th Saturday

Aug

092nd Saturday
234th Saturday

Sep

132nd Saturday
274th Saturday

Oct

112nd Saturday
254th Saturday

Nov

082nd Saturday
224th Saturday

Dec

132nd Saturday
274th Saturday
Punjab's Cultural Heritage & Holiday Traditions

Punjab's Cultural Heritage & Holiday Traditions

Located in north India, Punjab is the twentieth-largest state and has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Its capital city, Chandigarh, is distinguished as a union territory and is the capital of Haryana as well. Punjabi is both the state language and the most widely spoken language throughout the state. With fertile plains and plentiful water supply, Punjab is heavily agrarian. Major industries of the state are textiles, agriculture, financial services, tourism, and garment industry.

Best Places to Visit In Holidays in Punjab 2025

Best Places to Visit In Holidays in Punjab 2025

Generally referred to as the 'Land of Five Rivers', Punjab is a lively state that pulls in both Indian and global tourists. On Punjab holidays in 2025, tourists get to witness the spiritual calmness of the Golden Temple of Amritsar—one of India's best-known religious sites. In Chandigarh, the Rock Garden, which covers 40 acres and is built solely from reused industrial and residential trash, is a one-of-a-kind artistic attraction close to the peaceful Sukhna Lake.

Another highlight is the Wagah Border ceremony that presents a patriotic and unforgettable experience of India–Pakistan border relations. History buffs can visit Jallianwala Bagh, a place with immense national pride. Religious places have the Mukteshwar Temple, honoring Lord Shiva, that is an important place of pilgrimage in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Bank Holidays in Punjab 2025

I am an employee at a private organization in Punjab. Will I be able to receive all the holidays of the Punjab Government?

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It is depends on your employer. Although you will likely receive all national public holidays, celebrating regional or state-specific ones is decided by the management of your company. It's better to inquire about this from your HR department. Government employees receive all listed Punjab Government holidays, though.

If a public holiday happens to fall on a weekend, will I have a day off during the week?

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No. If a public holiday overlaps a weekend, it is not replaced with an additional day off during the week. That weekday remains an ordinary working day.

I reside in another state. Can I still receive regional holidays observed in Punjab?

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No, you cannot. You can only enjoy holidays that are specific to the state you reside in.

Once holiday dates are announced, can they change?

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Public holidays usually do not change once determined. However, regional holiday dates can be amended. The Punjab Government has the right to adjust dates if necessary.
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