There will be a government holiday in many states on Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day on 24 November 2025. UP, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand have issued orders to keep all government and private schools and colleges closed. Banks will also remain closed in many states.
Key Highlights
Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day across the country on 24th November
Holiday in UP, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand
All government-private schools, colleges, offices closed
23rd November Sunday + 24th November holiday = two days break for students
Special religious programs in Gurudwaras
Banks also closed in many states as per RBI calendar
Complete news – in simple language
Schools, colleges and offices opened normally in November after the long holidays of Dussehra and Diwali. But now another big holiday is coming.
Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji will be celebrated across the country on 24 November 2025. Many state governments have declared an official holiday on this occasion.
UP and Delhi governments have issued clear orders that all government and private schools and colleges will remain closed on this day. Similar instructions have been issued in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand.
On this day, special religious programs, city kirtan and service activities will be organized in Gurudwaras.
Two days leave for students
This time the holiday is falling on Monday. i.e
In this way students will not have to go to school for two consecutive days.
On this day, all government departments, courts, municipal corporations, and local bodies’ offices will also remain closed.
Banks will also remain closed in many states
According to RBI’s 2025 holiday calendar, banking services will remain closed in many states on November 24.
In which states banks will remain closed?
Punjab
Haryana
Delhi
Chandigarh
Jammu and Kashmir
Cash transactions, check clearance and all offline services will remain closed in these states.
Customers have been advised to complete necessary banking work by November 22.
ATM and online banking will continue as before.
Banks will reopen normally from November 25.
❓ FAQ — common questions
Q. Is this holiday nationwide?
No, different states have issued different orders.
Q. Will private schools and colleges also remain closed?
Yes, in the states which have issued the notification, all private-government institutions will remain closed.
Q. Will offices and government departments also remain closed?
Yes, it is a public holiday—all government departments will be closed.