Madhya Pradesh Government Holiday List 2026
Madhya Pradesh Government Holiday 2026: The holiday list for Madhya Pradesh, often called the “Heart of India,” features a mix of national festivals and unique regional celebrations. Check here the complete list of public, gazetted, and optional holidays in Madhya Pradesh for 2026. The state government has officially declared these holidays for state government offices and banks under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
Madhya Pradesh is bordered by Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest. It is known for its rich history, tribal culture, and as a major hub for diamond and copper reserves. Its capital, Bhopal, and largest city, Indore, are key centers of administration and commerce.
As with other states, Madhya Pradesh celebrates three national holidays: Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2).
Madhya Pradesh Government Holiday List 2026
The state government has announced a total of 25 general holidays for the year 2026. Note that festivals falling on Sundays are typically not declared as separate holidays.
Madhya Pradesh Govt Public Holiday List 2026
January 2026
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
March 2026
- March 3 – Tuesday – Holi
- March 19 – Thursday – Gudi Padwa
- March 21 – Saturday – Eid-ul-Fitr*
- March 27 – Friday – 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 17 – Wednesday – Maharana Pratap Jayanti / Chhatrasal Jayanti
- June 26 – Friday – Muharram*
- June 29 – Monday – Sant Kabir Jayanti
August 2026
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 26 – Wednesday – Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet’s Birthday)*
- August 28 – Friday – Raksha Bandhan
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Janmashtami
- September 14 – Monday – Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Tuesday – Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
- October 26 – Monday – Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
November 2026
- November 9 – Monday – Govardhan Puja
- November 11 – Wednesday – Bhai Dooj
- November 24 – Tuesday – Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 2026
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas Day
*Muslim holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon. Note: Sant Ravidas Jayanti (Feb 1), Maha Shivaratri (Feb 15), and Diwali (Nov 8) fall on Sundays and are not listed as separate holidays.
Madhya Pradesh Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026
State government employees can choose up to three optional holidays from a list of over 60 choices, including:
- New Year’s Day – January 1 – Thursday
- Makar Sankranti – January 14 – Wednesday
- Basant Panchami – January 23 – Friday
- Cheti Chand – March 20 – Friday
- Parshuram Jayanti – April 19 – Sunday
- Vishwakarma Day – September 17 – Thursday
- Karwa Chauth – October 29 – Thursday
- Chhath Puja – November 15 – Sunday
Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2026
Banks in Madhya Pradesh remain closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday) — observed by banks and treasuries only.
School Holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2026
Schools follow the state gazette for public holidays. Special local events like the Bhagoria Haat (celebrated in tribal areas like Jhabua/Alirajpur) often see local school holidays declared by the respective District Collectors.
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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
