Working Days in October 2025 India
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India has 21 working days and 10 non-working days in October 2025.
October 2025 has 31 calendar days: 8 weekend days and 2 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 21 working days in India.
The full 2025 has 249 working days in India: from 19 in November to 23 in January. October sits between the two with 21.
Working days
21 days
Non-working days
10 days
Weekend days
8 days
Public holiday days
2 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in October 2025 in India
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi JayantiThursday. National holiday — mandatory for all establishments.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 2, 2025 | Thursday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami)Thursday. Coincides with Gandhi Jayanti, so only one day off is granted.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 20, 2025 | Monday | Diwali (Deepavali)Monday. Some states observe Naraka Chaturdasi (Oct 19) instead.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Working days by month · 2025
| Month | Working days | Days | Weekend days | Holidays on weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
| February | 19 | 28 | 8 | 1 |
| March | 19 | 31 | 10 | 2 |
| April | 20 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| May | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| October | 21 | 31 | 8 | 2 |
| November | 19 | 30 | 10 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| Year total | 249 | 365 | 104 | 12 |
Last updated: 2026-07-27 · Dates officially confirmed
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in India in October 2025?+
India has 21 working days in October 2025: 31 calendar days minus 8 weekend days and 2 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in India in October 2025?+
10 days: 8 weekend days plus 2 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in India in October 2025?+
They are Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2), Dussehra (Vijayadashami) (Oct 2) and Diwali (Deepavali) (Oct 20).
Are there make-up workdays in India in October 2025?+
No. India does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does October compare with the rest of 2025 in India?+
The year totals 249 working days, from 19 in November to 23 in January; October sits in between with 21.
