Himachal Pradesh Gazetted & Restricted Holidays List 2026
| Gazetted Holidays | Restricted Holidays | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January | ||
| 25th Jan | Statehood Day | 1st Jan | New Year's Day |
| 26th Jan | Republic Day | 14th Jan | Makar Sankranti |
| - | - | 23rd Jan | Basant Panchami |
| February | February | ||
| 1st Feb | Guru Ravidas's Birthday | 12th Feb | Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
| 15th Feb | Maha Shivratri | - | - |
| March | March | ||
| 04th Mar | Holi | 31st Mar | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 21st Mar | Id-ul-Fitr | - | - |
| 26th Mar | Ram Navami | - | - |
| April | April | ||
| 03rd Apr | Good Friday | 05th Apr | Easter Sunday |
| 14th Apr | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday | - | - |
| 15th Apr | Himachal Day | - | - |
| 19th Apr | Parshu Ram Jayanti | - | - |
| May | May | ||
| 01st May | Buddha Purnima | 09th May | Guru Rabindranath's Birthday |
| 27th May | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | - | - |
| June | June | ||
| 17th Jun | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | - | - |
| 26th Jun | Muharram | - | - |
| 29th Jun | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti | - | - |
| July | July | ||
| - | - | - | - |
| August | August | ||
| 15th Aug | Independence Day | 28th Aug * | Raksha Bandhan |
| September | September | ||
| 04th Sep | Janmashtami | 14th Sep | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October | October | ||
| 02nd Oct | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 19th Oct | Maha Ashtami |
| 20th Oct | Dussehra | 29th Oct * | Karva Chauth |
| 26th Oct | Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday | - | - |
| November | November | ||
| 08th Nov | Diwali | 09th Nov | Goverdhan Puja |
| 24th Nov | Guru Nanak's Birthday | 11th Nov * | Bhai Duj |
| - | - | 24th Nov | Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day |
| December | December | ||
| 25th Dec | Christmas Day | 24th Dec | Christmas Eve |
# Gazetted Holidays within Municipal Limits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Gazetted Holidays 2026
Q1. What are Gazetted Holidays?
Gazetted Holidays are officially declared public holidays by the Central or State Government, including Himachal Pradesh, on which all government offices remain closed.
Q2. How many Gazetted Holidays are there in 2026?
The total number of Gazetted Holidays in 2026 depends on Central Government and State Government notifications. Himachal Pradesh has its own official holiday list.
Q3. Are Gazetted Holidays compulsory for government employees?
Yes, Gazetted Holidays are mandatory for all government employees, and government offices remain closed on these days.
Q4. Are Gazetted Holidays applicable to private companies?
Gazetted Holidays are compulsory for government offices. Private companies may follow these holidays as per their internal company policy.
Q5. What is the difference between Gazetted and Restricted Holidays?
Gazetted Holidays are compulsory public holidays, while Restricted Holidays are optional and can be availed by employees based on personal choice.
Q6. Can Gazetted Holidays change during the year?
Yes, some Gazetted Holidays related to festivals may change due to the lunar calendar or government notifications.
Q7. Are banks closed on Gazetted Holidays?
Yes, most banks remain closed on Gazetted Holidays as per RBI and state government holiday notifications.
Q8. Are schools and colleges closed on Gazetted Holidays?
Yes, government schools and colleges are generally closed on Gazetted Holidays. Private institutions may follow their own calendar.
Q9. Do women employees get special Gazetted Holidays?
In some states including Himachal Pradesh, certain festivals like Raksha Bandhan or Karva Chauth are declared Gazetted Holidays for women employees.
Q10. Is Independence Day a Gazetted Holiday?
Yes, Independence Day (15 August) is a National Gazetted Holiday observed across all Indian states and union territories.
Q11. Is Diwali a Gazetted Holiday in Himachal Pradesh?
Yes, Diwali is a Gazetted Holiday in Himachal Pradesh and most other Indian states.
Q12. Are Gazetted Holidays same in all states?
No, some Gazetted Holidays differ from state to state depending on regional festivals and state government decisions.
Q13. Where can I download Gazetted Holidays 2026 PDF?
You can download the official Gazetted Holidays 2026 PDF from government websites and education portals like www.himexam.net.
Q14. Why are Gazetted Holidays important?
Gazetted Holidays help employees, students, and institutions plan leave, examinations, and official work in advance.
Q15. Do government exams consider Gazetted Holidays?
Most government exams avoid Gazetted Holidays, though final exam dates depend on the official notification.
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