Bank Holidays in Andaman and Nicobar 2021

Below is the list of public holidays in Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2025:

January

• New Year’s Day - January 1, Wednesday
• Republic Day - January 26, Sunday
• Second saturday- 11th January
• Fourth Saturday- 25th January

 February

• Second saturday- 8th February
• Fourth Saturday- 22nd February

 March

• Holi - 1st March 
• Eid al-Fitr- March 31, Monday (Date varies based on the lunar calendar)
• Second saturday- 8th March
• Fourth Saturday- 22nd March

 April

• Ram Navami- April 12, Saturday
• Mahavir Jayanti- April 13, Sunday
• Good Friday - April 18, Friday
• Second saturday- 12th  April
• Fourth Saturday- 26th April

 May

• Labour Day: 1st May 
• Second saturday- 10th May
• Fourth Saturday- 24th May

June

• Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) - June 7, Saturday  (Date varies based on the lunar calendar)
• Second saturday- 14th June
• Fourth Saturday- 28th June

July

• Muharram– 6th July, Sunday (Date varies based on the lunar calendar)
• Second saturday- 12th July
• Fourth Saturday- 26th July

August

• Independence Day - August 15, Friday
• Second saturday- 14th June
• Fourth Saturday- 28th June

September 

• Milad-un-Nabi - September 5, Wednesday (Date varies based on the lunar calendar)

October

• Gandhi Jayanti - October 2, Thursday
• Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) - October 2, Thursday
• Diwali- October 21, Tuesday

December

• Christmas - December 25, Thursday

New Year’s Day: 

New Year's Day in 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 1st.

This marks the beginning of a new year and is often celebrated with festivities and celebrations around the world. In India, New Year's Day is often celebrated with traditional festivities and cultural events. People may visit religious places, offer prayers, and enjoy delicious food.

Republic Day 

Republic Day in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2025 will be a celebrated on On sunday 26th January.  Residents and visitors alike can expect to witness vibrant parades, cultural performances, and patriotic events. The main celebration will likely take place in Port Blair, the capital city, where the national flag will be unfurled amidst much fanfare.

Holi: 

Holi is a public holiday in  Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2025. It is a vibrant celebration of color and unity. This festival, known as the "Festival of Colors," will bring together people from different backgrounds to enjoy the joyous tradition of throwing colored powder and water at each other.

Eid al-Fitr: 

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands falls on March 31st  and will be a joyous occasion for the Muslim community.  Muslims across the islands will gather in mosques for special prayers to mark the end of Ramadan.The islands' diverse population will celebrate this festival with traditional prayers, feasts, and cultural activities.  The festival is also an opportunity for people from different faiths to come together and celebrate the diversity of the region.

Ram Navmi:

Ram Navami, celebrated on April 12, 2025 is a public holiday in Andaman and Nicobar.,This hindu festival holds significant religious and cultural importance for the Hindu community. As the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, a major god in Hinduism, the festival is marked by prayers, rituals, and festive celebrations across the islands and many other parts of india. 

Good Friday:

Good Friday 2025 is scheduled on 18th April and is observed as a Bank holiday In Andaman and Nicobar.

As a predominantly Christian region, the islands will commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.Churches across the islands will likely hold special Good Friday services, featuring somber hymns, prayers, and sermons reflecting on the passion of Christ. Some may also organize processions or Stations of the Cross, a traditional devotion that retraces the final hours of Jesus' life.

Muharram:

Muharram, a significant religious observance for Muslims worldwide, is also celebrated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.This month of mourning commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Muharram is observed as a public holiday in Andaman & Nicobar.The exact date of Muharram changes each year according to the Islamic lunar calendar. This Year in 2025, it is expected to fall on 6th July.

Independence day: 

Independence Day, celebrated on August 15th every year, is a significant national holiday in India. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India, also commemorate this day with great enthusiasm and is a Bank Holiday in Andaman & Nicobar Island. Military and police parades are held in Port Blair, the capital city, showcasing the country's strength and unity.

The Cellular Jail, a historic prison that housed Indian freedom fighters during British rule, is a popular destination for visitors on Independence Day.

Gandhi Jayanti:

Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, is observed with great reverence in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, just as it is throughout India. This national holiday and a major Public Holiday in Andaman & NicobarIsland, celebrated on October 2nd each year, commemorates the life and teachings of the Father of the Nation. People offer floral tributes at Gandhi statues and participate in prayer services to honor his legacy and his great work during the struggle for Independence in india.

Dussehra: 

Dussehra, a major Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil, is observed with great enthusiasm and is observed as a Bank Holiday in  Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This major festival is scheduled to fall on 2nd October 2025 coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. The festival marks the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. Dussehra is a significant festival for the Hindu community in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.Various cultural events, such as dance performances and music recitals, are organized to celebrate the festival.

Diwali:

Diwali, on 21st October 2025 will be marked as PUblic holiday in Andaman & Nicobar. This Hindu festival marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated to honor Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. The hindi community on the island perform puja to deities like goddess Lakshmi and lord Ganesha to seek blessings and prosperity. Diwali is a significant festival for the diverse communities of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It promotes unity, harmony, and the spirit of togetherness.

Christmas: 

Christmas, a major Christian celebration observed on December 25th, is a public holiday in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is special in terms of culture and religion. With a large Christian population, particularly in the Nicobar Islands, the holidays are celebrated with tremendous excitement and zeal. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are honored by special church services, which frequently include carols and prayers. Christmas decorations, such as Christmas trees, lights, and ornaments, are used to decorate homes, churches, and public places.