- By Yashashvi Tak
- Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Holiday List 2026 Calendar: The holiday calendar 2026 includes national days, major religious festivals and popular bank holidays, making it easier than ever to plan school schedules, family vacations and long weekends well in advance. Spread across the year, the 2026 calendar features a balanced mix of public holidays, festive observances and officially recognised breaks.
Although the final list of holidays may differ depending on the state and institution, the holidays mentioned below are those most commonly followed by schools, colleges, banks and offices throughout India. Parents, students and working professionals are encouraged to treat this as a preliminary guide and verify details with state government notifications and individual institutional calendars for confirmation.
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Month Wise List Of Holidays In 2026
Full List Of Holidays In January 2026
January 1 (Thursday) - New Year’s Day
January 14 (Wednesday) - Makar Sankranti / Pongal
January 23 (Friday) - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
January 26 (Monday) - Republic Day
Full List Of Holidays In February 2026
February 14 (Saturday) - Vasant Panchami
February 18 (Wednesday) - Maha Shivratri
Full List Of Holidays In March 2026
March 4 (Wednesday) - Holika Dahan
March 5 (Thursday) - Holi
March 20 (Friday) - March Equinox
Full List Of Holidays In April 2026
April 2 (Thursday) - Ram Navami
April 6 (Monday) - Mahavir Jayanti
April 10 (Friday) - Good Friday
April 14 (Tuesday) - Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18 (Saturday) - Easter
Full List Of Holidays In May 2026
May 1 (Friday) - Labour Day / Maharashtra Day
May 25 (Monday) - Buddha Purnima
Full List Of Holidays In June 2026
June 17 (Wednesday) - Bakrid / Eid al-Adha
Full List Of Holidays In July 2026
July 17 (Friday) - Muharram
Full List Of Holidays In August 2026
August 15 (Saturday) - Independence Day
August 19 (Wednesday) - Raksha Bandhan
August 28 (Friday) - Janmashtami
Full List Of Holidays In September 2026
September 5 (Saturday) - Teachers’ Day
September 23 (Wednesday) - Onam
Full List Of Holidays In October 2026
October 2 (Friday) - Gandhi Jayanti
October 19 (Monday) - Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
October 24 (Saturday) - Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Full List Of Holidays In November 2026
November 1 (Sunday) - Karnataka Rajyotsava
November 7 (Saturday) - Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
November 8 (Sunday) - Govardhan Puja
November 9 (Monday) - Bhai Dooj
November 24 (Tuesday) - Guru Nanak Jayanti
Full List Of Holidays In December 2026
December 25 (Friday) - Christmas Day
December 31 (Thursday) - New Year’s Eve
Important Note For Students And Employees
1. Banks follow RBI and state-specific holiday lists, so closures may differ by city.
2. Schools and colleges may combine festival holidays with local vacations.
3. Private offices often observe national holidays and may offer optional leaves for regional festivals.
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4. For travel planning and exam schedules, it is best to track official notifications from state governments, universities, and banks closer to the dates.
5. With several holidays falling near weekends, 2026 presents opportunities for short breaks if planned smartly.