The month of August 2025 is going to be full of festivals for the whole country including Punjab. During this time, big festivals like Rakhi Independence Day, Janmashtami and Teej are falling. This month can prove to be very special for those who are planning trips or religious tours with family. Although the holiday on Rakhi is not fixed at the moment, but that day is Saturday and the next day is Sunday holiday.
3 days holiday on Independence Day
Independence Day will be celebrated on Friday, 15 August. The very next day is Janmashtami on 16 August, which will fall on Saturday. At the same time, since 17 August is Sunday, people can spend time at home or travel for three consecutive days.
Local holiday on Haritalika Teej
In some districts of Punjab, a local holiday is declared on Haritalika Teej. This festival is on Tuesday, 26 August this time. In many areas, this festival holds special importance among women, and special prayers are organized in temples. There will be reserved holidays on 24 August (First Prakash Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) and 27 August (Samvatsari Day).
Although work will remain closed in government offices during these holidays, emergency services in government hospitals of Punjab will continue as before. Special duty schedules are also issued by the Health Department on festivals, so that patients do not face any inconvenience. This month of August is no less than a bonus for those who wait for holidays every month. Due to the continuous festivals in Punjab, planning for long holidays has now become even easier. There is a possibility of increased crowd at railway stations, bus stands and tourism sites.
