The Punjab and Haryana High Court has unveiled its official calendar for 2025, detailing holidays, court working days, and special occasions. The calendar serves as an essential guide for legal practitioners, court staff, and the general public, ensuring transparency and better planning of judicial activities.
Highlights of the 2025 Calendar:
– Key Holidays: The calendar lists significant national and regional holidays, including Republic Day on January 26 (Sunday), Holi on March 14 (Friday), Independence Day on August 15 (Friday), and Christmas on December 25 (Thursday). Religious observances such as Guru Ravi Dass Jayanti (February 12), Maha Shivratri (February 26), and Diwali (October 21) are also included.
– Special Days: Unique celebrations like the Birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on January 6 (Monday) and the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on November 25 (Tuesday) are highlighted.
– Vacation Periods: The summer vacation schedule and other holiday clusters are clearly marked in red for easier reference.
– Working Saturdays: Select Saturdays are designated as court working days, marked in blue, to optimize judicial proceedings.
The calendar is meticulously designed to balance operational efficiency with staff and judicial member welfare. Sundays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, and gazetted holidays are identified for proper scheduling. The inclusion of local holidays further underscores the High Court’s commitment to accommodating regional sentiments.
