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The Christmas Holiday 2025 falls on Thursday, 25 December, offering a perfect chance for extended celebrations. This comprehensive guide explores its public holiday status in India and worldwide, delves into its rich history and global traditions, and highlights top destinations for festive travel. Discover family activities, eco-friendly tips, and school holiday details to plan your ideal Christmas Holiday.

Meghalaya Holidays 2025 includes a comprehensive list of General Holidays, Bank Holidays, and Restricted Holidays as notified by the state government. Key holidays include New Year’s Day, Republic Day, Holi, Idul Fitr, Behdeinkhlam, U Tirot Sing Day, Wangala Festival, Christmas, and more. Banks also observe closures on Second and Fourth Saturdays. These holidays reflect Meghalaya’s unique cultural identity, making it easier for people to plan vacations, festivals, and government-related activities for 2025.

Goa Liberation Day, celebrated on December 19 each year, honours the successful military operation in 1961 that freed Goa from Portuguese rule. This event marked the end of the longest European colonial presence in India. It highlights India's commitment to complete sovereignty and unity, celebrating the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the resilience of Goans. The day remains a powerful reminder of India's anti-colonial struggle and its dedication to national integration.

Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma Day, observed annually on 12 December, commemorates the heroic Garo warrior who fought against British colonial forces in Meghalaya. This regional public holiday in 2025 highlights indigenous resistance, cultural identity, and the sacrifices made for freedom. Celebrations include wreath-laying, cultural programmes, and educational events, preserving the memory of Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma for future generations.

The Feast of St. Francis Xavier 2025 in Goa is a significant religious and cultural event, observed annually on December 3rd. This year, the celebrations coincide with the decennial exposition of St. Francis Xavier's sacred relics, running from November 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Pilgrims and visitors gather in Old Goa for novenas, solemn masses, and public veneration of the relics, experiencing a unique blend of spiritual devotion and vibrant Goan traditions.

Birsa Munda Jayanti, also known as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, falls on 15 November 2025, marking 150 years of Birsa Munda’s legacy. Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal observe bank holidays, while Odisha holds events without closures. The day celebrates tribal pride, freedom struggles, and cultural unity through fairs, ceremonies, and educational programs nationwide.

Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day, celebrated on November 24th, marks the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru in 1675 for defending religious freedom. The day is observed with prayers, hymns, and Langar, honoring his courage and teachings on justice, equality, and the protection of human rights. His legacy continues to inspire resistance against religious oppression worldwide.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday, or Gurpurab, marks the birth of the Sikhism founder, celebrated annually on the full moon of Kartik. The day honors his teachings of equality, selfless service, and devotion to one God. Celebrations include early morning processions, hymns, and Langar (community meals) at Gurdwaras. This occasion fosters unity, peace, and spiritual reflection, inviting people of all faiths to come together in the spirit of compassion and equality.

Wangala Festival 2025, Meghalaya’s “Hundred Drums Festival,” will be held from 5th to 7th November 2025, with the main celebration on 7 November. The Garo people honor Saljong, the Sun God, with rituals, drumming, dance, and community feasts marking gratitude for a bountiful harvest.

Kanakadasa Jayanthi 2025 on November 8 celebrates the birth of Shri Kanaka Dasa, the 16th-century Kannada saint-poet and reformer. The day, a state public and bank holiday, features temple pujas, bhajans, processions, and cultural events across Karnataka that emphasize equality, devotion, and Kannada heritage.