Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” is celebrated for its unique traditions and festivals that showcase its rich history and religious harmony. The state recognizes a variety of public holidays that cater to diverse communities and faiths, from Onam, the grand harvest festival, to Vishu and Eid celebrations. Along with these, national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti are also observed with great importance. The 2025 public holiday calendar offers residents and visitors opportunities to enjoy Kerala’s cultural beauty and participate in various festivities. Here’s the detailed list of public holidays in Kerala for 2025.
Tamil Nadu Public Holidays 2025
List of Kerala Public Holidays for 2025
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Thu | Mannam Jayanti |
| 26 Jan | Sun | Republic Day |
| 26 Feb | Wed | Maha Shivaratri |
| 31 Mar | Mon | Idul Fitr |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vishu |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 1 May | Thu | May Day |
| 7 Jun | Sat | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Independence Day |
| 4 Sep | Thu | First Onam |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Thiruvonam |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Eid e Milad |
| 7 Sep | Sun | Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti |
| 21 Sep | Sun | Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi |
| 1 Oct | Wed | Maha Navami |
| 2 Oct | Thu | Vijaya Dashami |
| 2 Oct | Thu | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 21 Oct | Tue | Diwali |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |