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23 public holidays observed in Gujarat during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 16 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan14

    Makar Sankranti

    Wednesday

  2. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

March 2026

  1. Mar4

    Holi 2nd Day (Dhuleti)

    Wednesday

  2. Mar19

    Chetichand

    Thursday

  3. Mar21

    Ramzan-Eid (Eid-Ul-Fitr – 1st Shawwal)

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Mar26

    Shree Ram Navami

    Thursday

  5. Mar31

    Mahavir Janma Kalyanak

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr14

    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Birthday

    Tuesday

May 2026

  1. May27

    Eid-Ul-Adha (Bakri Eid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun26

    Muharram (Ashura)

    Friday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug26

    Eid-E-Miladunnabi (Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday)

    Wednesday

  3. Aug28

    Raksha Bandhan

    Friday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)

    Friday

  2. Sep15

    Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)

    Tuesday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct20

    Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)

    Tuesday

  3. Oct31

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday

    Saturday · Weekend

November 2026

  1. Nov10

    Vikram Samvat New Year Day

    Tuesday

  2. Nov11

    Bhai Bij

    Wednesday

  3. Nov24

    Guru Nanak’s Birthday

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

Republic Day

Jan 24 – 26

3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Chetichand

Mar 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21★
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Shree Ram Navami

Mar 26 – 29

4days off
Thu26★
Fri27↓ off
Sat28·
Sun29·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak

Mar 28 – 31

4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue31★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Good Friday

Apr 3 – 5

3days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Birthday

Apr 11 – 14

4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Muharram (Ashura)

Jun 26 – 28

3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Eid-E-Miladunnabi (Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday)

Aug 26 – 30

5days off
Wed26★
Thu27↓ off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Raksha Bandhan

Aug 28 – 30

3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)

Sep 12 – 15

4days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14↓ off
Tue15★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)

Oct 17 – 20

4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Vikram Samvat New Year Day

Nov 7 – 11

5days off
Sat7·
Sun8·
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★
Wed11★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Guru Nanak’s Birthday

Nov 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

May2

Summer Holidays

May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

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Important public holiday information · India

General information

  • •Many Indian holidays follow the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) or Islamic lunar calendar. Dates shift annually and are confirmed by the Government of India.
  • •India observes holidays from multiple religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Central government employees get ~17 gazetted holidays plus 2 restricted holidays of their choice.
  • •India has ~32 restricted holidays. Central government employees may choose any 2 in addition to gazetted holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Gujarat in 2026?
Gujarat observes 23 public holidays in 2026, including Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026), Holi 2nd Day (Dhuleti) (March 4, 2026), Chetichand (March 19, 2026), Ramzan-Eid (Eid-Ul-Fitr – 1st Shawwal) (March 21, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Gujarat have in 2026?
Gujarat observes 23 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is Makar Sankranti in Gujarat 2026?
Makar Sankranti in Gujarat falls on January 14, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Gujarat 2026?
Republic Day in Gujarat falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Holi 2nd Day (Dhuleti) in Gujarat 2026?
Holi 2nd Day (Dhuleti) in Gujarat falls on March 4, 2026.
When is Chetichand in Gujarat 2026?
Chetichand in Gujarat falls on March 19, 2026.
When is Ramzan-Eid (Eid-Ul-Fitr – 1st Shawwal) in Gujarat 2026?
Ramzan-Eid (Eid-Ul-Fitr – 1st Shawwal) in Gujarat falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Shree Ram Navami in Gujarat 2026?
Shree Ram Navami in Gujarat falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Janma Kalyanak in Gujarat 2026?
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak in Gujarat falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Gujarat 2026?
Good Friday in Gujarat falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Birthday in Gujarat 2026?
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Birthday in Gujarat falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Eid-Ul-Adha (Bakri Eid) in Gujarat 2026?
Eid-Ul-Adha (Bakri Eid) in Gujarat falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Muharram (Ashura) in Gujarat 2026?
Muharram (Ashura) in Gujarat falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Gujarat 2026?
Independence Day in Gujarat falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Eid-E-Miladunnabi (Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday) in Gujarat 2026?
Eid-E-Miladunnabi (Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday) in Gujarat falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Raksha Bandhan in Gujarat 2026?
Raksha Bandhan in Gujarat falls on August 28, 2026.
When is Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8) in Gujarat 2026?
Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8) in Gujarat falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha) in Gujarat 2026?
Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha) in Gujarat falls on September 15, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Gujarat 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Gujarat falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) in Gujarat 2026?
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) in Gujarat falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday in Gujarat 2026?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday in Gujarat falls on October 31, 2026.
When is Vikram Samvat New Year Day in Gujarat 2026?
Vikram Samvat New Year Day in Gujarat falls on November 10, 2026.
When is Bhai Bij in Gujarat 2026?
Bhai Bij in Gujarat falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak’s Birthday in Gujarat 2026?
Guru Nanak’s Birthday in Gujarat falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Gujarat 2026?
Christmas Day in Gujarat falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Gujarat?
Most public holidays in Gujarat are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Gujarat?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Gujarat?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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