India Calendar 2025

The major Indian holidays in 2025 include: • Republic Day (Jan 26) • Holi (Mar 14) • Good Friday (Apr 18) • Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Apr 20) • Independence Day (Aug 15) • Janmashtami (Aug 17) • Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) • Dussehra (Oct 3) • Diwali/Deepavali (Oct 23) • Christmas (Dec 25) Note: Dates of some festivals may vary based on lunar calendar and regional observances.

Impact of religious festivals on business in India: 1. Business Hours: • Major festivals usually mean complete business closure • Banks and government offices remain closed • Essential services maintain limited operations 2. Regional Variations: • Festival importance varies by region • Local festivals affect specific areas • Different states may have different holiday schedules 3. Planning Considerations: • Extended holiday periods during major festivals • Reduced business activity during festival seasons • Supply chain disruptions possible during celebrations

Key business planning tips: 1. Major Holiday Periods: • Diwali season (October) - Extensive business impact • Holi (March) - Significant North India impact • Year-end holidays (December) - Modified schedules 2. Operational Adjustments: • Plan inventory for festival seasons • Adjust delivery schedules around holidays • Consider regional festival variations 3. Staff Management: • Flexible scheduling during festival seasons • Cultural sensitivity to various celebrations • Alternative staffing arrangements for key holidays

Government and bank holiday structure: 1. Categories of Holidays: • Gazetted holidays - Mandatory nationwide • Restricted holidays - Optional observance • Regional holidays - State-specific 2. Banking Operations: • All banks closed on national holidays • Regional holidays affect local branches • Online services remain operational 3. Government Offices: • Central government follows gazetted holiday list • State governments may have additional holidays • Essential services maintain emergency operations

Cultural considerations during festivals: 1. Business Etiquette: • Respect religious and cultural sensitivities • Avoid scheduling important meetings on festival days • Consider regional festival importance 2. Customer Relations: • Festival greetings to business partners • Special promotions during major festivals • Cultural awareness in communications 3. Employee Considerations: • Flexible leave policies during festivals • Respect for different religious observances • Festival celebrations in workplace