Lakshadweep Government Holiday List 2026
Lakshadweep Government Holiday 2026: The holiday calendar for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep is unique, reflecting its tranquil island life and significant Islamic heritage. Check here the complete list of public and religious holidays in Lakshadweep for 2026. As a Union Territory, Lakshadweep largely follows the central government’s holiday framework, with specific emphasis on festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr and Bakrid.
Lakshadweep, meaning “a hundred thousand islands” in Sanskrit, is India’s smallest Union Territory. Located in the Arabian Sea, it consists of 36 islands known for their exotic sun-drenched beaches and lush green landscapes. The UT administration is headquartered at Kavaratti.
Lakshadweep Government Holiday List 2026
The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)
| Month | Date | Day | Name of the Holiday |
| January | January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March | March 21 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr* |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | |
| April | April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May | May 27 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* |
| June | June 26 | Friday | Muharram* |
| August | August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Eid-e-Milad (Prophet’s Birthday)* | |
| October | October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Dussehra (Vijay Dashmi) | |
| November | November 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| December | December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
*Note: Islamic holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon and may shift by a day.
Lakshadweep Government Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026
Employees can typically choose from the following restricted holidays (subject to local administration circulars):
- New Year’s Day – January 1 – Thursday
- Hazrat Ali’s Birthday – January 3 – Saturday
- Makar Sankranti / Pongal – January 14 – Wednesday
- Basant Panchami – January 23 – Friday
- Maha Shivratri – February 15 – Sunday
- Holi – March 4 – Wednesday
- Ram Navami – March 26 – Thursday
- Buddha Purnima – May 1 – Friday
- Onam – August 26 – Wednesday
- Janmashtami – September 4 – Friday
- Deepawali – November 8 – Sunday
Bank Holidays in Lakshadweep 2026
Banks in Lakshadweep follow the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act as per RBI guidelines.
- Annual Closing of Bank Accounts: April 1 (Wednesday).
- Weekly Holidays: All Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
School Holidays in Lakshadweep 2026
Educational institutions in Lakshadweep follow the schedule set by the UT Education Department.
- Monsoon Impact: While not official holidays, boat and ferry services (and occasionally school schedules) can be affected by the monsoon season between June and September.
- Islamic Holidays: Being a majority-Muslim territory, major festivals like Eid and Muharram see complete closure of all academic institutions.
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Download Lakshadweep Official Holiday List 2026 (Official Circular PDF)
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
