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Ambedkar Jayanti 2025 Date: The central government on March 28 declared April 14 — the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar — as a public holiday in recognition of his contributions to society and the Constitution.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary is celebrated annually on April 14. (Image: Shutterstock)
Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on April 14, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a key figure in modern Indian history. Dr. Ambedkar, also known as the Father of the Indian Constitution, was a jurist, economist, and social reformer. He played a key role in the fight against India’s caste system and untouchability, ensuring the participation of marginalised groups, especially Dalits, in the mainstream. The day celebrates the life of Dr. Ambedkar and his fight for the cause of social justice, equality, and human rights.
Ambedkar Jayanti 2025 Date
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on April 14 has become a powerful symbol of the broader movement for social empowerment and resistance against caste-based discrimination. Throughout his life, Ambedkar championed the eradication of untouchability and tirelessly advocated for the rights of women and labourers.
Ambedkar Jayanti Bank Holiday
While Ambedkar Jayanti has long been a public holiday in several states, including Maharashtra, the central government officially declared it a nationwide holiday this year.
The central government on March 28 declared April 14 — the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar — as a public holiday in recognition of his contributions to society and the Constitution. As part of this declaration, all central government offices, institutions, and banks across India will remain closed on this day.
Ambedkar Jayanti: History And Significance
Dr. Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, in present-day Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow. Coming from a Dalit family, he faced caste-based discrimination early in his life.
However, Dr. Ambedkar remained unfazed by societal discrimination and used education as his tool to fight it. He completed his early schooling from Maharashtra’s Satara before moving to Elphinstone High School in Bombay.
Dr. Ambedkar’s academic excellence led him to prestigious institutions like Columbia University and the London School of Economics. As India’s first Law Minister, Dr. Ambedkar played a pivotal role in drafting the Constitution, ensuring the provisions for civil liberties and promoting affirmative action.
In 1990, Dr. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, and 1990–1991 was declared the ‘Year of Social Justice.’ As a result of these developments, Ambedkar Jayanti gained more recognition and was observed as a holiday in several states.
