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Government Holiday Calendar for 2026 Himachal Pradesh
Shimla: The general public, including government employees, await the government calendar for the new year. Government employees, in particular, look to see when and on which day gazetted holidays fall. If such holidays fall on Saturday or Monday, Sunday provides an additional holiday for government employees. However, this time, five holidays in Himachal, including Diwali and Shivratri, fall on Sunday.
Government Holiday 2026
The Himachal government has released details regarding holidays for the calendar year 2026. A notification has been issued. According to the notification issued by the General Administration Department, this year, festivals like Diwali and others fall on Sunday. There are a total of 24 gazetted holidays. Of these, Full Statehood Day falls on Sunday. Additionally, Mahashivratri, Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Lord Shri Parshuram Jayanti, and Diwali also fall on Sunday.
A total of 24 holidays in the 2026 calendar year
Himachal Pradesh gained full statehood on January 25, 1971. Full Statehood Day is celebrated on this day. This year, January 25th falls on a Sunday. Furthermore, Guru Ravidas Jayanti is on February 1st, also a Sunday. Mahashivratri falls on February 15th, a Sunday. Lord Parshuram Jayanti on April 19th also falls on a Sunday. Similarly, Diwali on November 8th also falls on a Sunday. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, there will be a total of 24 holidays in the 2026 calendar year. Furthermore, a total of 12 restricted holidays can be declared under the rules.
Three Holidays for Women(Government Holiday Calendar for 2026 Himachal Pradesh)
Women employees in the government sector in the state have three separate holidays for Rakshabandhan, Karva Chauth, and Bhai Dooj. As per the established tradition in the state, the Deputy Commissioners of the respective districts can declare two holidays for special occasions at the local level. In 2026, Raksha Bandhan will be on Friday, August 28. Bhai Dooj will be on November 11, 2026, and Karva Chauth will be on Thursday, October 29.
FAQ’s
Is it the 2026 Himachal Pradesh government holidays calendar?
Yes, it is the 2026 Himachal Pradesh public holidays calendar.
Where to check daily holiday updates?
You can check daily holiday updates on the homepage of HolidayAlerts.in .