Army Postal Service Calendar 2025: Official Holiday List & Planning Guide
Looking for the complete Army Postal Service Calendar 2025? Youβre in the right place. Whether you’re an APS personnel, India Post employee, or serving in a defense establishment, this post gives you a clear and updated list of holidays and observance days for 2025.
Weβve made it simple and practical, so you can easily plan your leave, duties, and family time around these important dates. The Army Postal Service Calendar 2025 helps streamline scheduling and ensure operational efficiency across all military postal services.
βοΈ Army Postal Service Calendar 2025 β Month-wise Holiday List
Hereβs your quick reference table of holidays observed by APS across India in 2025:
Date | Day | Holiday Name | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
26 Jan 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day | National holiday |
14 Mar 2025 | Friday | Holi | Festival of Colors |
21 Mar 2025 | Friday | Good Friday | Christian observance |
31 Mar 2025 | Monday | Id-ul-Fitr* | Subject to moon sighting |
14 Apr 2025 | Monday | Ambedkar Jayanti | National observance |
15 Apr 2025 | Tuesday | Ram Navami | Celebrated across India |
18 Apr 2025 | Friday | Mahavir Jayanti | Jain festival |
10 May 2025 | Saturday | Buddha Purnima | Buddhist celebration |
15 Aug 2025 | Friday | Independence Day | National holiday |
2 Oct 2025 | Thursday | Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday |
23 Oct 2025 | Thursday | Diwali | Festival of Lights |
6 Nov 2025 | Thursday | Bhai Dooj | Post-Diwali observance |
25 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Christian holiday |
β¨ *Moon-based holidays like Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Zuha may vary depending on the lunar calendar.
πΉ Why the Army Postal Service Calendar 2025 Is Essential
The Army Postal Service Calendar 2025 is not just a holiday listβitβs a planning tool for smoother functioning of the military postal system. APS operates closely with the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, and these holidays ensure proper coordination in:
- Dispatch and delivery of letters, parcels, and remittances
- POSB (Postal Savings) operations and PLI services
- Scheduling of leave, training, and postal duties
If you’re posted in a high-alert area or part of a field unit, having the Army Postal Service Calendar 2025 handy means fewer scheduling conflicts and improved operational readiness.
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π What Is the Army Postal Service (APS)?
The Army Postal Service is a specialized branch of India Post dedicated to serving the Indian Armed Forces. APS handles postal, banking, and insurance needs in remote border locations, peace areas, and even during combat and disaster response.
It works under the administrative control of India Post and the Ministry of Defence. The services provided include:
- Money Orders and Savings Bank transactions
- Postal Life Insurance (PLI) & Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI)
- Official correspondence for military units
- Pension and salary disbursal for ex-servicemen
The Army Postal Service Calendar 2025 ensures these services remain uninterrupted during recognized holidays.
β Tips for Using the Army Postal Service Calendar 2025
- β Apply for leave early by identifying long weekends
- β Watch for moon-based holidays and check HQ confirmation
- β Share with unit officers and include it in duty charts
- β Print and display at the unit notice board
- β Look out for additional local holidays as issued by HQ
π Frequently Asked Questions
π€ Is Holi a holiday in the Army Postal Service Calendar 2025?
Yes, Holi is listed on 14 March 2025 (Friday).
π Who issues the official Army Postal Service Calendar?
The official calendar is issued by Army HQ Postal Directorate every year in coordination with India Post.
π« Are Saturdays working days in APS?
This depends on the type of duty and regional orders. Some Saturdays may be non-working based on the unit.
β Are restricted holidays included?
Restricted holidays may vary by region and are finalized by local military HQ.
π Official Source
For latest updates on APS services and notifications, visit the India Post Recruitment & Notifications page.
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