Is Ravindranath Tagore’s birthday a Public Holiday?

The 3 State Governments declared a public holiday on 9 May to celebrate Guru Ravindranath Tagore’s birthday. This article covers all details about 9 may government holiday.

List of States Observing 9 May Government Holiday

The following 3 states are observing 9 may as a Public Holiday are :-

Are Government Offices and Banks closed on 9 May?

All government offices will be closed on 9, May 2025 in Delhi, Tripura & West Bengal. If you are planning to visit a government office for any work it is advised to get it completed a day before.

Banks will remain open in all states on this day as the next day is a holiday for 2nd Saturday.

Bank Holiday on Ravindra Nath Tagore’s Birthday

Banks will observe this day as a holiday on 8, May(Thursday). This will avoid 2 consecutive Bank Holidays in these states as 10, May is also a Bank Holiday for 2nd Saturday across India. So, Banks will remain open on 9 May Government Holiday.

These states will observe Bank Holidays on 8, May:-

Are Schools & Colleges closed on 9 May Government Holiday

All government schools and colleges will observe it as a public holiday while private schools will remain open in most areas of Delhi, Tripura & West Bengal.

Private Sector Holiday Rules for 9 May:-

Private sector will not observe this as a holiday. For more details you can check your HR department on 8, May.

Historical Background: Why is it a Government Holiday?

9, May 2025 is a government holiday on the occasion of Guru Ravindranath’s Birthday. He was a novelist, poet, composer, & visual artist born in Calcutta on May 7, 1861. He was awarded Noble Prize for his work “Geetanjali”. His other names were Gurudev & Kabi Guru.

Conclusion

Guru Ravindranath’s Birthday is celebrated as Government Holiday in Delhi, Tripura & West Bengal on 9, May. It as celebrated as a Bank Holiday on 8, May in Tripura & West Bengal.

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