Chandigarh Government Holidays 2026
Chandigarh Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for the Union Territory of Chandigarh reflects its unique status as a well-planned modern city and a regional administrative hub. Check here the complete list of public, gazetted, and restricted holidays in Chandigarh for 2026. The Chandigarh Administration has officially notified these holidays for all government offices, educational institutions, and banks under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act.
Chandigarh, designed by the French architect Le Corbusier, is a Union Territory that serves as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. Known as “The City Beautiful,” it is famous for its high quality of life, the Rock Garden, and its proximity to the Shivalik hills. As a Union Territory, it celebrates all three national holidays: Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2).
Chandigarh Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
This list follows the official notification (No. 6/1/1-IH(II)-2025/17488) issued by the Chandigarh Administration.
Chandigarh Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
| Month | Date | Day | Name of the Holiday |
| January | January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March | March 4 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr* | |
| March 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | |
| April | April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May | May 1 | Friday | Budha Purnima |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* | |
| August | August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| September | September 4 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| October | October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra | |
| October 26 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | |
| November | November 8 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| November 9 | Monday | Govardhan Puja / Vishwakarma Day | |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | |
| December | December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
*Note: Muslim festivals are subject to the sighting of the moon. Holiday on account of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s birthday will be declared separately as per the announcement by the Govt. of Punjab.
Chandigarh Government Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026
Employees can choose any two restricted holidays from the following:
- New Year’s Day – January 1 – Thursday
- Hazarat Ali’s Birthday – January 3 – Saturday
- Lohri – January 13 – Tuesday
- Makar Sankranti – January 14 – Wednesday
- Basant Panchami – January 23 – Friday
- Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday – February 1 – Sunday
- Maha Shivratri – February 15 – Sunday
- Holika Dahan – March 3 – Tuesday
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa – March 19 – Thursday
- Vaisakhi – April 14 – Tuesday
- Sri Guru Arjan Dev’s Martyrdom Day – June 18 – Thursday
- Muharram – June 26 – Friday
- Sant Kabir Jayanti – June 29 – Monday
- Raksha Bandhan – August 28 – Friday
- Karva Chauth – October 29 – Thursday
- Bhai Dooj – November 11 – Wednesday
- Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day – November 24 – Tuesday
Bank Holidays in Chandigarh 2026
Banks in Chandigarh follow 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 Chandigarh 2026
Educational institutions in Chandigarh follow the schedule issued by the UT Education Department.
- Winter Break: Usually from the last week of December to mid-January.
- Summer Vacation: Typically for the entire month of June.
- Autumn Break: Often provided during the Dussehra-Diwali festive period.
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Download Chandigarh Official Holiday List 2026 (Official PDF Notification)
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
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