Download Punjab and Haryana High Court Calendar, 2025
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Calendar for 2025 provides a detailed schedule of holidays, court sittings, and vacation periods for the High Court at Chandigarh.
Court Sittings & Working Hours
- Court Days: The courts generally sit from Monday to Friday.
- Court Hours: Sittings are held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a break from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM.
- Staff Hours: Official working hours for High Court staff are 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a break from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
- Working Saturdays: While the court is generally closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, certain Saturdays are designated as working days and are highlighted in blue boxes on the calendar.
Major Vacations (2025)
- Summer Vacation: This period is traditionally observed in June and is indicated by a red color box on the calendar. Special rosters are typically issued for vacation benches during this time.
- Winter Break: Usually scheduled at the end of December, often beginning around December 25th and continuing through the end of the year.
List of Gazetted Holidays (2025)
The High Court observes several national and religious holidays:
| Holiday Name | Month & Date | Day of the Week |
| Birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji | January 06 | Monday |
| Republic Day | January 26 | Sunday |
| Holi / Hola | March 14 / 15 | Friday / Saturday |
| Id-ul-Fitr | March 31 | Monday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 10 | Thursday |
| Dr. Ambedkar’s Jayanti | April 14 | Monday |
| Independence Day | August 15 | Friday |
| Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti / Dussehra | October 02 | Thursday |
| Diwali | October 21 | Tuesday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Thursday |
Calendar Color Coding Key
- Red: Indicates Sundays, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Gazetted holidays, and local holidays.
- Red Box: Highlights the Summer Vacation period.
- Blue Box: Marks the Court Working Saturdays.