Chhattisgarh Government Holiday 2026
Chhattisgarh Government Holiday 2026: The state of Chhattisgarh has a unique holiday calendar that prioritizes its rich tribal culture and local agrarian festivals like Hareli and Cherchera. Check here the complete list of public and restricted holidays in Chhattisgarh for 2026. The Chhattisgarh Government, through the General Administration Department (Notification No. GENS-1001/86/2025-GAD-5), has officially declared these holidays for all state government offices and institutions.
Chhattisgarh, the “Rice Bowl of Central India,” was formed on November 1, 2000. It is known for its vast forest cover and ancient tribal traditions. The state shares borders with seven states: Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Its capital is Raipur (Nava Raipur Atal Nagar).
Chhattisgarh Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Gazetted (Public) holidays for the year 2026 in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh Govt Public Holiday List 2026
January 2026
- January 3 – Saturday – Maa Shakambhari Jayanti / Cherchera Punni
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
February 2026
- February 15 – Sunday – Maha Shivaratri
March 2026
- March 4 – Wednesday – Holi
- March 15 – Sunday – Bhakt Mata Karma Jayanti
- March 21 – Saturday – Eid-ul-Fitr*
- March 26 – Thursday – Ram Navami
- March 31 – Tuesday – Mahavir Jayanti
April 2026
- April 3 – Friday – Good Friday
- April 14 – Tuesday – Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
May 2026
- May 1 – Friday – Buddha Purnima
- May 27 – Wednesday – Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)*
June 2026
- June 26 – Friday – Muharram*
- June 29 – Monday – Guru Kabir Jayanti
August 2026
- August 9 – Sunday – World Indigenous Peoples Day (Vishwa Adivasi Diwas)
- August 12 – Wednesday – Hareli
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 26 – Wednesday – Eid-e-Milad (Milad-un-Nabi)*
- August 28 – Friday – Raksha Bandhan
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Krishna Janmashtami
- September 14 – Monday – Hartalika Teej
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Tuesday – Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra)
November 2026
- November 8 – Sunday – Diwali (Deepawali)
- November 15 – Sunday – Chhath Puja
- November 24 – Tuesday – Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 2026
- December 18 – Friday – Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas Day
*Muslim holidays are subject to the appearance of the moon.
Chhattisgarh Restricted Holiday List 2026 (Optional)
Employees may choose a maximum of three optional holidays from this list:
- New Year’s Day – January 1 – Thursday
- Makar Sankranti / Pongal – January 14 – Wednesday
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti – January 23 – Friday
- Rajim Fair (Magh Purnima) – February 1 – Sunday
- Holika Dahan – March 3 – Tuesday
- Gudi Padwa – March 19 – Thursday
- Cheti Chand / Martyrdom Day of Veerangana Avantibai – March 20 – Friday
- Nawakhai – September 18 – Friday
- Anant Chaturdashi – September 25 – Friday
- Martyr Veer Narayan Singh Balidan Diwas – December 10 – Thursday
Bank Holidays in Chhattisgarh 2026
Banks in Chhattisgarh observe all the Gazetted holidays listed above under the NI Act.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday)
- Weekly Offs: All Sundays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
School Holidays in Chhattisgarh 2026
Schools in Chhattisgarh follow the state government’s holiday calendar. Key seasonal breaks include:
- Summer Vacation: Usually from May 1 to June 15.
- Dussehra Break: Typically 6 days around the festival.
- Deepavali Break: Typically 6 days around Diwali.
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State-Wise Government Holiday Lists
Explore the official 2026 public, bank, and gazetted holiday calendars for all Indian States and Union Territories. Stay updated with official notifications and PDF downloads.
North India
Delhi Holiday List | Punjab Holiday List | Haryana Holiday List | Uttar Pradesh Holiday List | Uttarakhand Holiday List | Himachal Pradesh Holiday List | Jammu & Kashmir Holiday List | Ladakh Holiday List | Chandigarh Holiday List
South India
Karnataka Holiday List | Tamil Nadu Holiday List | Kerala Holiday List | Andhra Pradesh Holiday List | Telangana Holiday List | Puducherry Holiday List | Lakshadweep Holiday List
East & North-East India
West Bengal Holiday List | Bihar Holiday List | Jharkhand Holiday List | Odisha Holiday List | Assam Holiday List | Sikkim Holiday List | Arunachal Pradesh Holiday List | Manipur Holiday List | Meghalaya Holiday List | Mizoram Holiday List | Nagaland Holiday List | Tripura Holiday List | Andaman & Nicobar Holiday List
West & Central India
Maharashtra Holiday List | Gujarat Holiday List | Goa Holiday List | Rajasthan Holiday List | Madhya Pradesh Holiday List | Chhattisgarh Holiday List | DNH & DD Holiday List
