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A Complete Guide To Travel By Indian Railway Holidays Calendar 2025

Indian Railway Holidays Calendar 2025: The Railway Board has officially published the Holidays List for the year 2025, encompassing a range of holidays to accommodate the varied requirements of railway personnel throughout the country. This extensive compilation comprises national holidays, regional holidays, and significant cultural festivals. Notable holidays featured in the list include Republic Day, Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas, all of which are commemorated with enthusiasm.

The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a directive delineating the Central Government Holidays for 2025, which are applicable to all Central Government Offices nationwide. These prescribed holidays are typically followed by all zones under the purview of the Railway Board. Central Government Administrative Offices are required to observe 14 mandatory holidays, with the flexibility to choose 3 holidays from the optional list, thereby totaling 17 designated holidays as outlined in the Gazette.

Railway Holiday List 2025 Overview

TopicRailway Holiday List
DepartmentRailway Board
BeneficiariesRailway Employees
Year2025
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Indian Railway Gazetted Holiday List 2025

List of 17 Central Govt Gazetted Holidays to be observed in Indian Railways during the year 2025.

OccasionDateDay
Republic DayJanuary 26Sunday
Saraswati PujaFebruary 03Monday
DoljatraMarch 14Friday
Id-ul-FitrMarch 31Monday
Mahavir JayantiApril 10Thursday
Good FridayApril 18Friday
Buddha PurnimaMay 12Monday
Independence DayAugust 15Friday
Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-MiladSeptember 5Friday
Duraga Puja (Saptami)September 29Monday
Duraga Puja (Astami)September 30Tuesday
Duraga Puja (Navami)October 1Wednesday
Mahatma Gandhi JayanthiOctober 2Thursday
Diwali (Deepavali)October 20Monday
Guru Nanak’s BirthdayNovember 5Wednesday
Christmas DayDecember 25Thursday

Indian Railway Restricted Holiday List 2025

List of 33 Central Govt Restricted Holidays to be observed in Indian Railways during the year 2025.

OccasionDate Day
New Year’s DayJanuary 1Wednesday
Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu/ Pongal / Hazarat Ali’s BirthdayJanuary 14Tuesday
Netaji Subash’s BirthdayJanuary 23Thursday
Maha ShivrathriFebruary 26Wednesday
Jumat-ul-VidaMarch 28Friday
Bengali New YearApril 15Tuesday
Ram NavamiApril 6Sunday
May DayMay 1Thursday
Guru Rabindranath’s BirthdayMay 9Friday
Rath YatraJune 27Friday
Guru PurnimaJuly 10Thursday
Onam or Thiru Onam DaySeptember 5Friday
Vishwakarma PujaSeptember 17Wednesday
Kojagari Lakshmi PujaOctober 6Monday
BhatidwitiyaOctober 23Thursday
Chhat PujaOctober 27Monday
Jagaddhatri PujaOctober 30Thursday
Christmas EveDecember 24Wednesday
New Year’s DayDecember 31Wednesday

Railway Zone-Wise Holidays List 2025

All State governments across the country have declared separate public holidays in their respective states, each with its own unique holiday list. This list varies from one state to another, reflecting the diversity and cultural richness of each region. However, amidst these differences, the important holidays such as National holidays and some gazetted holidays are commonly observed across all states, underscoring a sense of unity and shared national identity.

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PRS Counter Holidays and Working Hours

At the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters, travelers can obtain railway tickets based on availability. The dedicated ticketing staff at the counter will assist in issuing the tickets, ensuring passengers secure seats for their desired train journeys. These Indian Railways reservation counters operate from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, and from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sundays, providing convenient access for passengers to plan their travel arrangements with ease.

Indian Railway (IRCTC) Online Ticket Booking Timings and Holidays 2025

Indian Railways online ticket booking timings are between 00:20 AM and 11:45 PM IST every day, including Sundays. Reservations for the opening day can be made after 8 AM. E-Ticket booking is available from 00:20 AM to 11:45 PM every day. Tatkal booking for AC class starts at 10 AM and for Non-AC class at 11 AM. The PRS counter is open from 08 AM to 8 PM for general bookings and has specific timings for Tatkal bookings. It is also open on holidays and Sundays from 08:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Customers can now book up to 24 train tickets per month by verifying their Aadhaar details, otherwise the limit is 12 tickets per month without verification. Use the Railway Booking Date Calculator to plan your journey in advance. Railway bookings can be made up to 120 days in advance. The earliest booking date for your desired travel date depends on when the train starts its journey from the originating station.