Read this for complete details of public holiday on 21 October 2025 on the occasion of Diwali Amavasya(Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali and Govardhan puja. To know, “Is it a government or bank holiday today or tomorrow?” visit our homepage.
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Why public holiday on 21 October?
Diwali according to Hinduism is one of the most celebrated festivals and it is mandatory to have a holiday on this day and a government holiday on the occasion of Diwali.
It is a public holiday on 21 October on the occasion of Diwali and Govardhan Puja. In some states, this holiday is of Diwali was on 20, October.
States have declared this holiday on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. During Diwali time, there are many holidays coming in row.
Even on October 20th, a holiday was declared for Diwali in many states, while some states have declared their Diwali holiday on 21st October.
States with public holiday on 21,October
On October 21, 2025 is a Public holiday in Bihar, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Diwali Amavasya(Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali and Govardhan Pooja.
| Occasion | State |
|---|---|
| Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) Deepawali Govardhan Pooja | Bihar, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu |
According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali is on October 20th. But few states has declared public holiday on 21, October 2025.
Some states have declared their holiday on the 20th as well as the 21st of October. This information has been given by government by issuing official government circular about public holiday.
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Conclusion
21, October 2025 is a public holiday in Bihar, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Diwali Amavasya(Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali and Govardhan Pooja.
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Is 21 October 2025 a public holiday?
Yes, it is a public holiday on 21 October 2025 in Bihar, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Diwali Amavasya(Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali and Govardhan Pooja.
Is 21 October 2025 a bank holiday?
Yes, Banks will remain closed on 21 October in Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Imphal, Jammu, Mumbai, Nagpur, Srinagar on the occasion of Diwali Amavasya(Laxmi Pujan), Deepawali and Govardhan Pooja.
Where to check daily holiday updates?
You can check daily holiday updates on the homepage of HolidayAlerts.in .