November 2025 Holiday List in India — Complete State-wise Festival Calendar

📅 Quick Holiday Table — November 2025

🌾 Why November 2025 Is Special

November is a culturally rich month across India. It includes state formation days, saint anniversaries, harvest-linked observances, and national commemorations.
While not as crowded with pan-India festivals as other months, November carries deep regional and cultural significance — especially in Karnataka, Jharkhand, Manipur, and the Northeast.

This article provides a complete, verified list of holidays in November 2025, their importance, and state-wise details to help you plan work schedules, travel, or educational activities.

🟢 1. Karnataka Rajyotsava — 1 November 2025 (Saturday)

Also known as: Karnataka Formation Day / Kannada Rajyotsava
Type: State Holiday
Observed in: Karnataka

Significance: On 1 November 1956, Kannada-speaking regions united to form the modern state of Karnataka. The day honors Kannada language, literature, and identity.

Celebrations include:

• State flag hoisting in Bengaluru and district headquarters
• Processions, folk music, and dance programs
• Presentation of Rajyotsava Awards to distinguished citizens
• Special cultural events in schools and universities

Travel tip: Expect government offices and banks to remain closed across Karnataka.

🟣 2. Chhath Puja — 3 & 4 November 2025

Observed in: Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and some communities in Delhi & West Bengal
Type: Religious Festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev)

Key rituals:

• Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Ritual bath and fast begin.
• Day 2 (Kharna): Evening meal and night fast without water.
• Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Offerings to the setting sun on riverbanks.
• Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Morning prayers to the rising sun and conclusion.

Cultural note: Chhath Puja is a symbol of purity, self-discipline, and gratitude to nature — a time when rivers and ghats glow with lamps and devotees sing folk songs.

🔴 3. Ningol Chakouba — 7 November 2025 (Friday)

Observed in: Manipur
Type: Cultural Family Festival

Meaning: It celebrates the bond between married daughters (“Ningol”) and their parents and brothers.
Women return to their maternal homes for a lavish meal and exchange of gifts.

Highlights:

• Elaborate feasts with traditional Manipuri dishes
• Family get-togethers and ritual blessings
• Strengthening of kinship ties

🟠 4. Kanaka Dasa Jayanthi — 8 November 2025 (Saturday)

Observed in: Karnataka
Type: State Religious Festival

About the Saint: Kanaka Dasa (1509 – 1609) was a devotional poet, philosopher and reformer who advocated social equality through his Kannada literary works.

Celebrations include:

• Special bhajans and discourses in temples like Udupi and Kaginele
• Reading of his keertanas and poems
• Processions and cultural events organized by educational institutions
• State government functions honoring his contribution

🟡 5. Children’s Day — 14 November 2025 (Friday)

Observed in: All India
Type: National Observance

Purpose: Commemorates the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, known for his love for children and his vision for education.

Common activities:

• School fairs, competitions and stage performances
• Distribution of sweets and awards
• Awareness campaigns for child rights and education

🟤 6. Birsa Munda Jayanti & Jharkhand Foundation Day — 15 November 2025 (Saturday)

Observed in: Jharkhand (and among Adivasi communities nationwide)
Type: State Holiday

Background: This day marks both the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda and the formation of Jharkhand State in 2000.

Events:

• Public ceremonies in Ranchi and other districts
• Cultural parades showcasing tribal music and dance
• Tributes to Birsa Munda’s struggle against British rule

🔵 7. Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) — 20 November 2025 (Thursday)

Observed in: Across India and globally by Sikh communities
Type: Gazetted Holiday

Significance: Commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, whose teachings emphasize truth, equality and service.

Major observances:

• Nagar Kirtans (processions with devotional hymns)
• Akhand Path (reading of Guru Granth Sahib)
• Langar — community meals for all visitors
• Volunteering and charity drives in Gurdwaras

⚪ 8. Kartika Purnima / Dev Deepawali — 23 November 2025 (Sunday)

Observed in: Varanasi, Odisha, and parts of North India
Type: Religious Festival

Essence: Celebrated on the full moon of the Kartik month, devotees take holy baths and light lamps on river ghats to honor Lord Vishnu and ancestors.
In Varanasi, the Ganga ghats glow with thousands of diyas, creating a spectacular view known as Dev Deepawali.

🟢 9. Seng Kut Snem — 24 November 2025 (Monday)

Observed in: Meghalaya (by the Khasi community)
Type: Tribal / Cultural Festival

Meaning: Seng Kut Snem symbolizes the unity and cultural revival of the Khasi people.
The day features traditional attire, drumming, folk songs and community parades in Shillong and villages across the state.

⚫ 10. Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) — 26 November 2025 (Wednesday)

Observed in: All India
Type: National Observance

Importance: Marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.
Government departments, schools and colleges hold programs to read the Preamble and discuss citizens’ rights and duties.

Educational activities: Essay competitions, debates and legal awareness workshops are common throughout the country.

🧭 Tips for Travelers and Planners

• Check State Notifications: Public holidays differ by state; refer to your official State Gazette or India.gov.in calendar.
• Bank Closures: Most bank holidays follow state holiday lists. Plan transactions accordingly.
• Transport & Bookings: Rail and bus services may get crowded around long weekends (1 Nov and 8 Nov).
• Cultural Tourism: Attend Rajyotsava celebrations in Bengaluru or Dev Deepawali in Varanasi for a memorable experience.

❓ FAQs — November 2025 Holidays

Q1. When is Karnataka Formation Day in 2025?
A: Karnataka Formation Day (Kannada Rajyotsava) is on Saturday, 1 November 2025.

Q2. What is the date of Kanaka Dasa Jayanthi in 2025?
A: Kanaka Dasa Jayanthi will be observed on Saturday, 8 November 2025 in Karnataka.

Q3. When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2025?
A: Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) falls on Thursday, 20 November 2025.

Q4. Is Children’s Day a public holiday in India?
A: No. Children’s Day (14 November) is a national observance, not a gazetted holiday.

Q5. Which holidays are unique to Northeast India in November 2025?
A: Ningol Chakouba (7 Nov) in Manipur and Seng Kut Snem (24 Nov) in Meghalaya.