Public Holiday List 2026: The holiday calendar for next year has been released. There are total 50 government holidays next year. Everyone is curious about which festival falls on which day, from Makar Sankranti to Holi, Diwali, and Rakshabandhan. To know, “Is it a government or bank holiday today or tomorrow?” Visit our homepage.
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50 government holidays next year
New Delhi: Government Holiday List 2026: The festive month of October has ended, and there are very few holidays in November and December. But you won’t have to be disappointed about holidays next year. In 2026, schools and offices may receive approximately 50 days of holidays. However, due to some festivals falling on holidays, the holiday calendar has reduced nine holidays for next year. For the next year, starting January 1, 2026, government employees will receive 31 public holidays and 19 optional holidays, making a total of 50 government holidays next year.
Next Year’s Holiday Calendar
The holiday calendar is issued by the Department of Personnel and General Administration. Employees can choose only two of their 19 optional holidays. There are 12 weeks in the 2026 Holiday Calendar in which government employees will receive three holidays each. Due to the Saturday-Sunday falling on public holidays for several festivals, nine holidays have been reduced. In addition to these government holidays, the District Magistrate can declare two public holidays per year at the local level in the district. However, the Finance Department issues a separate holiday calendar for bank employees.
Holidays for Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami in January
In 2026, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14th. Several other festivals, such as Magh Bihu or Pongal, also fall on this day. Basant Panchami will be celebrated on January 23rd. Republic Day is a national holiday on January 26th. Ravidas Jayanti is on February 1st, Mahashivratri on February 15th. Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti on February 12th, and Shivaji Jayanti on February 19th are also holidays in different places.
When is Holi?
The question of Holi next year (Holi date 2026) will be on everyone’s mind. In 2026, Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 2nd and Dhulandi on March 3rd. Holi will be celebrated on March 3rd, and a holiday has been declared on that day.
When is Eid ul Fitr?
Eid ul Fitr falls on March 21st, Ram Navami on March 26th, and Mahavir Jayanti on March 31st. Good Friday falls on April 3rd, Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14th, and Vaisakhi also falls on March 31st.
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Bakrid and Muharram Holidays
Buddha Purnima is on Friday, May 1st, and Bakrid is on Wednesday, May 27th. Muharram is on Friday, June 26th. Independence Day on August 15th is a national holiday, as is Eid Milad un Nabi on August 26th, and Raksha Bandhan on Friday, August 28th.
When is Janmashtami, Dussehra?
Janmashtami is on Friday, September 4th, and Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 14th. Gandhi Jayanti is on October 2nd, Dussehra is on Tuesday, October 20th. Karva Chauth is on Thursday, October 29th.
When is Diwali?
Durgashtami is on October 19th, Deepawali is on Sunday, November 8th (Diwali 206 Date), and Govardhan Puja is on November 9th. Bhai Dooj is on November 11th, and Chhath Puja is on Sunday, November 15th. Guru Nanak Jayanti is on November 24th. Hazrat Ali’s birthday is on December 23rd, and Christmas is on Friday, December 25th.
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How many government holidays in 2026?
There are total 50 government holidays next year(2026).
Where to check daily holiday update on govt and bank holidays?
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