Public Holiday: In view of Martyrs’ Day, government and private schools in many states have declared a holiday. The Uttar Pradesh and Delhi governments have issued orders to keep all schools closed on November 24. Learn about the situation in other states.
After the long Dussehra-Diwali holidays, schools, colleges, and offices reopened in November. People are now eagerly awaiting their next holiday. So, let us tell you that the holiday is coming soon. Yes, on November 24, 2025, people across the country will celebrate Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day with reverence and respect. Several states have declared a public holiday for this occasion.
The governments of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, as well as Uttarakhand, have issued holiday notifications. Schools, banks, and government offices will remain closed on Martyrdom Day. Special religious programs will be held in Gurudwaras. All government and private schools, colleges, and educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh will also be closed on this day.
You will get two days off
There will be no classes or other work in educational institutions on Martyrs’ Day. Monday being a holiday, students will receive two days off, adding to this Sunday’s holiday. Since November 23rd is a Sunday, schools will be closed for two consecutive days. November 24th will be a public holiday. Ministries, all government departments, courts, municipal offices, and local bodies will remain closed on this day.
Banks will also remain closed
This holiday is also mentioned in the RBI’s 2025 holiday calendar. According to this, banks will be closed in many states on Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day. In Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Jammu and Kashmir, cash transactions, check clearance, and most offline services will be suspended on November 24th. Customers are advised to complete essential banking tasks by November 22nd. However, online banking will continue. ATM withdrawals will also be available. Bank operations will resume on November 25th.
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