Uttarakhand Government Holidays 2026
Uttarakhand Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for Uttarakhand, popularly known as “Devbhoomi” (Land of the Gods), is a blend of spiritual significance and Himalayan traditions. Check here the complete list of public and restricted holidays in Uttarakhand for 2026. The state government has officially notified these holidays for all government offices, educational institutions, and banks under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
Uttarakhand was formed on November 9, 2000, as the 27th state of India, carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. It is home to the sacred Char Dham (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri) and is bordered by Tibet (China) to the north, Nepal to the east, and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Its winter capital is Dehradun, and Gairsain serves as the summer capital.
Uttarakhand Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Gazetted (Public) holidays for the year 2026 in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Govt Public Holiday List 2026
January 2026
- January 26 – Monday – Republic Day
February 2026
- February 15 – Sunday – Maha Shivaratri
March 2026
- March 4 – Wednesday – Holi
- 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. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakhi
May 2026
- May 1 – Friday – Buddha Purnima
- May 27 – Wednesday – Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)*
June 2026
- June 26 – Friday – Muharram*
July 2026
- July 16 – Thursday – Harela
August 2026
- August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day
- August 26 – Wednesday – Eid-e-Milad / Barawafat*
- August 28 – Friday – Raksha Bandhan
September 2026
- September 4 – Friday – Janmashtami
October 2026
- October 2 – Friday – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Tuesday – Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra)
November 2026
- November 8 – Sunday – Diwali (Deepawali)
- November 9 – Monday – Uttarakhand Foundation Day
- November 20 – Friday – Igas-Bagwal
- November 24 – Tuesday – Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 2026
- December 25 – Friday – Christmas Day
*Note: Muslim festivals are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Uttarakhand Government Restricted Holiday List 2026
Employees can typically choose from a variety of restricted (optional) holidays, including:
- New Year’s Day – January 1 – Thursday
- Makar Sankranti – January 14 – Wednesday
- Basant Panchami – January 23 – Friday
- Guru Ravidas Jayanti – February 1 – Sunday
- Cheti Chand – March 19 – Thursday
- Phool Dei – March (Local Date Varies)
- Ganesh Chaturthi – September 14 – Monday
- Vishwakarma Puja – September 17 – Thursday
- Chhath Puja – November 15 – Sunday
Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand 2026
Banks in Uttarakhand observe holidays as per the NI Act.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday).
- Weekly Holidays: Every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
School Holidays in Uttarakhand 2026
Educational institutions in Uttarakhand follow the state government’s gazetted holiday list. Additionally, schools observe:
- Summer Break: Usually in June.
- Winter Break: Significant in the higher Himalayan reaches, often extending from late December to early February.
- Local Fairs: Holidays for local events like the Nanda Devi Raj Jat or district-specific festivals may be declared by the District Magistrate.
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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
