Quick answer: India has 249 business days in 2025 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025.
Month-by-month business days (2025)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 1 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 19 | 2 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 21 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 23 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 21 | 2 |
| November | 19 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2025 (India)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2025 | Republic Day |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Maha Shivaratri |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Holi |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Ramzan Id |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Good Friday |
| May 12, 2025 | Buddha Purnima |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Bakrid |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Muharram/Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Independence Day |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Janmashtami |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Milad un-Nabi |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Dussehra |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Diwali/Deepavali |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2025.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in India in 2025?
India has 249 working days in 2025 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2025 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February, March and November has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.
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Working days in India - quick context
India’s public holidays depend heavily on state rules and optional religious observances. The IN summary here reflects HolidayDB’s configured calendar; always confirm against your state’s official list for compliance use cases.