{"id":30602,"date":"2022-01-10T19:28:55","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T13:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/info\/?p=24641"},"modified":"2026-01-18T03:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T03:29:29","slug":"lakshadweep-government-holiday-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/lakshadweep-government-holiday-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakshadweep Government Holiday List 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lakshadweep Government Holiday 2026:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakshadweep Government Holiday List 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following days are declared as Public (Gazetted) holidays for the year 2026 in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakshadweep Govt Public Holiday List 2026 (Gazetted)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Month<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td>Day<\/strong><\/td>Name of the Holiday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
January<\/strong><\/td>January 26<\/strong><\/td>Monday<\/td>Republic Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
March<\/strong><\/td>March 21<\/strong><\/td>Saturday<\/td>Eid-ul-Fitr*<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>March 31<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Mahavir Jayanti<\/td><\/tr>
April<\/strong><\/td>April 3<\/strong><\/td>Friday<\/td>Good Friday<\/td><\/tr>
May<\/strong><\/td>May 27<\/strong><\/td>Wednesday<\/td>Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)*<\/td><\/tr>
June<\/strong><\/td>June 26<\/strong><\/td>Friday<\/td>Muharram*<\/td><\/tr>
August<\/strong><\/td>August 15<\/strong><\/td>Saturday<\/td>Independence Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>August 25<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Eid-e-Milad (Prophet’s Birthday)*<\/td><\/tr>
October<\/strong><\/td>October 2<\/strong><\/td>Friday<\/td>Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s Birthday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>October 21<\/strong><\/td>Wednesday<\/td>Dussehra (Vijay Dashmi)<\/td><\/tr>
November<\/strong><\/td>November 24<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Guru Nanak\u2019s Birthday<\/td><\/tr>
December<\/strong><\/td>December 25<\/strong><\/td>Friday<\/td>Christmas Day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Note: Islamic holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon and may shift by a day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lakshadweep Government Restricted (Optional) Holiday List 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employees can typically choose from the following restricted holidays (subject to local administration circulars):<\/p>\n\n\n\n