2026 Calendar With Holidays India | Government, Gazetted & Bank Holiday List
View the complete 2026 Calendar with Holidays India including government holidays, gazetted holidays, bank holidays, national holidays, restricted holidays and important observances. Find month-wise holiday lists, central government holidays, public holidays and downloadable calendar formats for the year 2026.
This holiday calendar helps government employees, students, offices, businesses and travelers easily plan schedules throughout the year. Browse annual holiday lists, important dates and downloadable printable calendars in one place.
2026 Holiday List India | Government, Gazetted & Bank Holidays
Browse the complete 2026 holiday calendar with government holidays, national holidays, gazetted holidays and bank holidays in India.
| Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Category |
| 14 January 2026 |
Wednesday |
Makar Sankranti |
Regional Holiday |
| 26 January 2026 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
National Holiday |
| 15 February 2026 |
Sunday |
Mahashivratri |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 19 February 2026 |
Thursday |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
State Holiday |
| 3 March 2026 |
Tuesday |
Holi (Second Day) |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 19 March 2026 |
Thursday |
Gudhi Padwa |
State Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 |
Saturday |
Ramzan-Id (Id-Ul-Fitr) |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 26 March 2026 |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 31 March 2026 |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Janmakalyanak |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 1 April 2026 |
Wednesday |
Yearly Closing of Accounts |
Bank Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 14 April 2026 |
Tuesday |
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
Government Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 |
Friday |
Maharashtra Day / Labour Day |
Government Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 |
Friday |
Buddha Purnima |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 |
Thursday |
Bakri Eid (Id-Uz-Zuha) |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 26 June 2026 |
Friday |
Moharram |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
National Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 |
Saturday |
Parsi New Year |
Regional Holiday |
| 26 August 2026 |
Wednesday |
Id-E-Milad |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 28 August 2026 |
Friday |
Raksha Bandhan |
Regional Holiday |
| 4 September 2026 |
Friday |
Janmashtami |
Regional Holiday |
| 14 September 2026 |
Monday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Government Holiday |
| 15 September 2026 |
Tuesday |
Ganesh Chaturthi Second Day |
Regional Holiday |
| 2 October 2026 |
Friday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
National Holiday |
| 20 October 2026 |
Tuesday |
Dasara / Dussehra |
Government Holiday |
| 8 November 2026 |
Sunday |
Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 9 November 2026 |
Monday |
Govardhan Puja |
Regional Holiday |
| 10 November 2026 |
Tuesday |
Diwali (Bali Pratipada) |
Government Holiday |
| 15 November 2026 |
Sunday |
Chhath Puja |
Regional Holiday |
| 24 November 2026 |
Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Gazetted Holiday |
| 3 December 2026 |
Thursday |
Feast of St Francis Xavier |
Regional Holiday |
| 19 December 2026 |
Saturday |
Goa Liberation Day |
Regional Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 |
Friday |
Christmas |
National Holiday |
Note: Holiday dates for lunar and regional festivals may vary according to official government notifications and state-specific calendars.
2026 Central Government Holiday Calendar
Central Government employees follow official holiday notifications issued annually. These generally include Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti and gazetted holidays.
Restricted holidays are often offered separately for employee selection.
RBI Bank Holiday Rules 2026 | Second and Fourth Saturday Bank Closure Rules
Bank holidays in India are regulated according to guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) along with state-specific notifications. Apart from public holidays, banks also follow weekly closure rules throughout the year.
As per RBI banking regulations, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks in India generally remain closed on the second Saturday and fourth Saturday of every month. In addition, banks remain closed on all Sundays and notified public holidays.
Second Saturday
Banks remain closed on the second Saturday of every month across India. This rule applies to most public sector, private sector, co-operative and scheduled banks.
Fourth Saturday
The fourth Saturday of each month is also observed as an official bank holiday under RBI rules.
Sunday Closure
Banks remain closed every Sunday across India.
Regional Bank Holidays
Certain states observe additional banking holidays for local festivals and regional celebrations.
Important RBI Bank Holiday Information
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Bank holiday schedules may vary depending on state-specific observances.
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Online banking services and mobile banking platforms usually remain operational.
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ATM services generally continue during bank holidays.
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Cheque clearing and branch-related services may be unavailable during closure days.
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Government notifications may occasionally revise holiday schedules.
Why Do Bank Holidays Differ Between States?
Bank holidays in India are not identical across every state. Apart from national holidays and RBI closure rules, states may include regional festivals and local observances. For example, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and West Bengal often have additional holidays based on local traditions.
Note:
Banks generally remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, all Sundays and officially declared public holidays according to RBI guidelines.
Month Wise Holidays 2026 India
Browse month-wise holiday summaries for 2026 in India including government holidays, bank holidays, national holidays and major observances. Explore holiday highlights and important dates throughout the year.
January 2026 Holidays
January 2026 includes important holidays and observances in India. Republic Day is one of the major national holidays celebrated across the country. January also includes Makar Sankranti and seasonal festivals observed in different states.
- 14 January — Makar Sankranti
- 26 January — Republic Day
February 2026 Holiday List
February 2026 includes religious and regional celebrations. Maha Shivratri is one of the important observances during this month and is widely celebrated across India.
- 15 February — Maha Shivratri
- 19 February — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
March 2026 Holiday List India
March 2026 contains several major festival holidays including Holi, Ramzan Eid and Ram Navami. This month includes multiple gazetted and regional holidays.
- 3 March — Holi
- 19 March — Gudhi Padwa
- 21 March — Id-ul-Fitr
- 26 March — Ram Navami
- 31 March — Mahavir Jayanti
April 2026 Holidays India
April 2026 includes government and public holidays such as Good Friday and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti.
- 3 April — Good Friday
- 14 April — Ambedkar Jayanti
May 2026 Holidays India
May 2026 includes Labour Day, Buddha Purnima and Bakrid-related observances depending on holiday notifications.
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 1 May — Buddha Purnima
- 28 May — Bakrid
June 2026 Holidays India
June 2026 includes Muharram and religious observances recognized across various states.
July 2026 Holiday List
July 2026 has comparatively fewer public holidays, though regional observances may vary by state.
August 2026 Holidays India
August 2026 includes Independence Day and important religious holidays celebrated nationwide.
- 15 August — Independence Day
- 15 August — Parsi New Year
- 26 August — Id-E-Milad
- 28 August — Raksha Bandhan
September 2026 Holidays India
September includes Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations observed across several states.
- 4 September — Janmashtami
- 14 September — Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2026 Holiday List
October 2026 includes Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, two major holidays observed throughout India.
- 2 October — Gandhi Jayanti
- 20 October — Dussehra
November 2026 Holidays India
November 2026 includes Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti among important observances.
- 8 November — Diwali
- 9 November — Govardhan Puja
- 10 November — Bali Pratipada
- 24 November — Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 2026 Holidays India
December includes Christmas and regional observances including Goa Liberation Day and Feast of St Francis Xavier.
- 3 December — Feast of St Francis Xavier
- 19 December — Goa Liberation Day
- 25 December — Christmas Day
2026 Holiday Statistics India | Government, Bank & Gazetted Holiday Count
Explore the 2026 holiday statistics in India including total government holidays, bank holidays, gazetted holidays and restricted holidays. These numbers provide a quick overview of the annual holiday calendar and help employees, students and businesses plan schedules efficiently.
17
Government Holidays
Official holidays observed by government institutions and public offices.
24
Bank Holidays
Includes RBI holidays, state holidays and bank closure rules.
14
Gazetted Holidays
Mandatory holidays officially published by authorities.
34+
Restricted Holidays
Optional holidays available depending on organization rules.
Important:
Holiday counts may vary depending on central government notifications, RBI announcements, state holidays and regional observances. Restricted holidays differ across departments and organizations.
