Public Holiday : Whether children or adults, by the time the month comes to an end, everyone starts feeling bored with their routine. At such times, apart from the weekly holiday, even one extra day off makes everyone happy. This is exactly what has happened with the residents of Delhi right now. Tomorrow, all schools, colleges, and offices in Delhi will remain closed due to a government holiday. This sudden break has provided a pleasant pause from the daily hustle and bustle.
A public holiday has been declared on 25 November 2025 (Tuesday) on the occasion of Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom Day) of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The month of November began with holidays. Festive enthusiasm could be seen in many places, while in others there were grand wedding celebrations. In December, people will get winter vacations, while in November, due to rising pollution levels, online classes were being conducted in most of Delhi’s schools (Delhi Pollution). Due to the increasing pollution, many offices had also given their employees the option of working from home. In the middle of all this, the government holiday awarded at the start of the week and towards the end of the month has made everyone happy.
Public Holiday : School Holiday : Why are schools closed tomorrow?
On 25 November 2025, a government holiday has been announced in some parts of India on the occasion of the Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom Day) of Guru Tegh Bahadur. This day is observed to pay tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs. His martyrdom is a symbol of unwavering devotion to protecting religious freedom and human values.
This holiday is especially applicable in Delhi and some other states and Union Territories, where the government has directed all schools, colleges, and government offices to remain closed.
Public Holiday: Order issued by the Rekha Gupta government
In the national capital, Delhi, a public holiday will be observed on 25 November on the occasion of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day. The Delhi government has issued an official notification in this regard.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta wrote on the social media platform X:
“The Delhi government has decided to declare a holiday on 25 November 2025 on the sacred occasion of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. The message of courage, compassion, and religious freedom given by Guru Sahib will continue to inspire us always.”
The Delhi government has decided to declare a holiday on 25 November 2025 on the sacred occasion of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.
The message of courage, compassion, and religious freedom given by Guru Sahib will continue to inspire us forever.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyr Day: His sacrifice for the nation
The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is a major event in Indian history. He is known as the “Shield of India.” He raised his voice against the then Mughal ruler Aurangzeb to protect religious freedom. His supreme sacrifice reflects his firm commitment to the principles of humanity, courage, and morality, which continue to inspire millions even today.