2025 के लिए केंद्र सरकार कार्यालय अवकाश सूची – राजपत्रित और प्रतिबंधित अवकाश
Central Government Holiday List for 2026: The Government of India has released a comprehensive list of holidays for its offices and employees for the year 2026 today! The holiday list is divided into two categories: gazetted and restricted. Gazetted holidays are mandatory closed holidays for all offices situated in India. Restricted holidays allow employees to avail themselves of any two occasions throughout the year!
Central Government Holidays & Leaves Overview – 2026
| Category | Count / Description |
|---|---|
| Topic | Central Govt Holiday List 2026 |
| Governed By | DoPT |
| Gazetted Holidays (Compulsory) | 17 days |
| Restricted Holidays (Optional) | 34 days (Choose any 2 Holidays) |
| Notification | PDF Download |
| 2026 Holiday List | Image Download |
| Official Website | dopt.gov.in |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Central Government Gazetted Holidays List 2026 – Compulsory Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| Holi | 04-Mar-2026 | Wednesday |
| Id-ul-Fitr | 21-Mar-2026 | Saturday |
| Ram Navami | 26-Mar-2026 | Thursday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 31-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| Buddha Purnima | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 27-May-2026 | Wednesday |
| Muharram | 26-Jun-2026 | Friday |
| Independence Day | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday) | 26-Aug-2026 | Wednesday |
| Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | 04-Sep-2026 | Friday |
| Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| Dussehra | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | 08-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 24-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
Central Government Restricted Holidays List 2026 – Optional Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 01-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| Hazarat Ali’s Birthday | 03-Jan-2026 | Saturday |
| Makar Sankranti | 14-Jan-2026 | Wednesday |
| Magha Bihu, Pongal | 14-Jan-2026 | Wednesday |
| Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami | 23-Jan-2026 | Friday |
| Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday | 01-Feb-2026 | Sunday |
| Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti | 12-Feb-2026 | Thursday |
| Maha Shivratri | 15-Feb-2026 | Sunday |
| Shivaji Jayanti | 19-Feb-2026 | Thursday |
| Holika Dahan | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| Dolyatra | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| Chaitra Sukladi, Gudi Padava, Ugadi, Cheti Chand | 19-Mar-2026 | Thursday |
| Jamat-Ul-Vida | 20-Mar-2026 | Friday |
| Easter Sunday | 05-Apr-2026 | Sunday |
| VaisakhiVishu, Meshadi (Tamil New Year) | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday |
| Vaisakhadi (Bengal), Bahag Bihu (Assam) | 15-Apr-2026 | Wednesday |
| Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday | 30-May-2026 | Saturday |
| Rath Yatra | 16-Jul-2026 | Thursday |
| Parsi New Year’s Day (Nauraj) | 15-Aug-2026 | Saturday |
| Onam, Thiru Onam Day | 26-Aug-2026 | Wednesday |
| Raksha Bandhan | 28-Aug-2026 | Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday |
| Dussehra (Saptami) | 18-Oct-2026 | Sunday |
| Dussehra (Mahashtami) | 19-Oct-2026 | Monday |
| Dussehra (Mahanavami) | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | 26-Oct-2026 | Monday |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chauth) | 29-Oct-2026 | Thursday |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | 08-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| Govardhan Puja | 09-Nov-2026 | Monday |
| Bhai Duj | 11-Nov-2026 | Wednesday |
| Pratihar Shashthi, Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja) | 15-Nov-2026 | Sunday |
| Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| Hazarat Ali’s Birthday (2nd occurrence) | 23-Dec-2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Eve | 24-Dec-2026 | Thursday |
List of Holidays Occurring on Sunday in 2026
- Diwali – 8.11.2026
- Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday – 1.2.2026
- Maha Shivratri – 15.2.2026
- Easter Sunday – 2.4.2026
- Dussehra (Saptami) – 18.10.2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi – 8.11.2026
- Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja) – 15.11.2026
Central Govt Holiday List 2026 PDF Download
The nodal department of the Central Government published a detailed list of holidays for its offices and employees for the upcoming year 2026 on its portal on 3rd July 2025. The office memorandum includes separate lists for gazetted and restricted holidays, detailing the occasion, date, day, and Saka date as well! If you wish to view or download the order in PDF format, please click the link provided below:
Click To View or Download PDF of Holiday List 2026
Month-Wise Holiday List in 2026
Holidays in January 2026:
- Republic Day: 26.1.2026 (Monday)
- New Year’s Day: 1.1.2026 (Thursday)
- Hazarat Ali’s Birthday: 3.1.2026 (Saturday)
- Makar Sankranti: 14.1.2026 (Wednesday)
- Magha Bihu, Pongal: 14.1.2026 (Wednesday)
- Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami: 23.1.2026 (Friday)
Holidays in February 2026:
- Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday: 1.2.2026 (Sunday)
- Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti: 12.2.2026 (Thursday)
- Maha Shivratri: 15.2.2026 (Sunday)
- Shivaji Jayanti: 19.2.2026 (Thursday)
Holidays in March 2026:
- Shivaji Jayanti: 3.3.2026 (Tuesday)
- Dolyatra: 3.3.2026 (Tuesday)
- Holi: 4.3.2026 (Wednesday)
- Chaitra Sukladi, Gudi Padava, Ugadi, Cheti Chand: 19.3.2026 (Thursday)
- Jamat-Ul-Vida: 20.3.2026 (Friday)
- Id-ul-Fitr: 21.3.2026 (Saturday)
- Ram Navami: 26.3.2026 (Thursday)
- Mahavir Jayanti: 31.3.2026 (Tuesday)
Holidays in April 2026:
- Good Friday: 3.4.2026 (Friday)
- Easter Sunday: 5.4.2026 (Sunday)
- VaisakhiVishu, Meshadi (Tamil New Year): 14.4.2026 (Tuesday)
- Vaisakhadi (Bengal), Bahag Bihu (Assam): 15.4.2026 (Wednesday)
Holidays in May 2026:
- Buddha Purnima: 1.5.2026 (Friday)
- Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid): 27.5.2026 (Wednesday)
- Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday: 30.5.2026 (Saturday)
Holidays in June 2026:
- Muharram: 26.6.2026 (Friday)
Holidays in July 2026:
- Rath Yatra: 16.7.2026 (Thursday)
Holidays in August 2026:
- Independence Day: 15.8.2026 (Saturday)
- Parsi New Year’s Day (Nauraj): 15.8.2026 (Saturday)
- Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday): 26.8.2026 (Wednesday)
- Onam, Thiru Onam Day: 26.8.2026 (Wednesday)
- Raksha Bandhan: 28.8.2026 (Friday)
Holidays in September 2026:
- Janmashtami (Vaishnava): 4.9.2026 (Friday)
- Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi): 14.9.2026 (Monday)
Holidays in October 2026:
- Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday: 2.10.2026 (Friday)
- Dussehra (Saptami): 18.10.2026 (Sunday)
- Dussehra (Mahashtami): 19.10.2026 (Monday)
- Dussehra (Mahanavami); 20.10.2026 (Tuesday)
- Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday: 26.10.2026 (Monday)
- Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chauth): 29.10.2026 (Thursday)
Holidays in November 2026:
- Diwali (Deepavali): 8.11.2026 (Sunday)
- Naraka Chaturdashi: 8.11.2026 (Sunday)
- Govardhan Puja: 9.11.2026 (Monday)
- Bhai Duj: 11.11.2026 (Wednesday)
- Pratihar Shashthi, Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja): 15.11.2026 (Sunday)
- Guru Nanak’s Birthday: 24.11.2026 (Tuesday)
Holidays in December 2026:
- Hazarat Ali’s Birthday (2nd Occurrence): 23.12.2026 (Wednesday)
- Christmas Eve: 24.12.2026 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day: 25.12.2026 (Friday)
Long Weekends for Central Government Employees in 2026
Long weekend in January 2026
- Friday, Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami: 23.1.2026
- Saturday, 24.1.2026
- Sunday, 25.1.2026
- Monday, Republic Day: 26.1.2026
Long weekend in March 2026
- Thursday, Chaitra Sukladi, Gudi Padava, Ugadi, Cheti Chand: 19.3.2026
- Friday, Jamat-Ul-Vida: 20.3.2026
- Saturday, Id-ul-Fitr: 21.3.2026
- Sunday, 22.3.2026
Long weekend in December 2026
- Thursday, Christmas Eve: 24.12.2026
- Friday, Christmas Day: 25.12.2026
- Saturday, 26.12.2026
- Sunday, 27.12.2026
When is the Government Holiday in India for Diwali in 2026?
According to the notification from the Government of India, the holiday for the Diwali festival is set for November 8, 2026. Unfortunately, this date falls on a Sunday.
When is the Government Holiday in India for Dussehra in 2026?
As per the notification from the Government of India, the holiday has been declared for the Dussehra festival on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
When is the Government Holiday in India for Holi in 2026?
According to the latest government notification, the holiday for the Holi festival is scheduled for March 4, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday.
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