2026 Calendar With Holidays India | Government, Gazetted & Bank Holiday List

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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

  • Bank holiday schedules may vary depending on state-specific observances.
  • Online banking services and mobile banking platforms usually remain operational.
  • ATM services generally continue during bank holidays.
  • Cheque clearing and branch-related services may be unavailable during closure days.
  • 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.

  • 26 June — Muharram

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.