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39 public holidays observed in Himachal Pradesh during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 20 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan14

    Makar Sankranti

    Wednesday

  3. Jan23

    Basant Panchami

    Friday

  4. Jan25

    Statehood Day

    Sunday · Weekend

  5. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

February 2026

  1. Feb1

    Guru Ravidas’s Birthday

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Feb12

    Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

    Thursday

  3. Feb15

    Maha Shivratri

    Sunday · Weekend

March 2026

  1. Mar4

    Holi

    Wednesday

  2. Mar21

    Id-Ul-Fitr

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Mar26

    Ram Navami

    Thursday

  4. Mar31

    Mahavir Jayanti

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr5

    Easter Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Apr14

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday

    Tuesday

  4. Apr15

    Himachal Day

    Wednesday

  5. Apr19

    Parshu Ram Jayanti

    Sunday · Weekend

May 2026

  1. May1

    Buddha Purnima

    Friday

  2. May9

    Guru Rabindranath’s Birthday

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. May27

    Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun17

    Maharana Pratap Jayanti

    Wednesday

  2. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

  3. Jun29

    Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti (Prakat Diwas)

    Monday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug28

    Raksha Bandhan

    Friday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janmashtami

    Friday

  2. Sep14

    Ganesh Chaturthi

    Monday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct19

    Maha Ashtami

    Monday

  3. Oct20

    Dussehra

    Tuesday

  4. Oct26

    Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday

    Monday

  5. Oct29

    Karva Chauth

    Thursday

November 2026

  1. Nov8

    Diwali

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov9

    Govardhan Puja

    Monday

  3. Nov11

    Bhai Duj

    Wednesday

  4. Nov24

    Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day

    Tuesday

  5. Nov24

    Guru Nanak’s Birthday

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  2. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Basant Panchami

Jan 23 – 26

4days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25★
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

Feb 12 – 15

4days off
Thu12★
Fri13↓ off
Sat14·
Sun15★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Ram Navami

Mar 26 – 29

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Mahavir Jayanti

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. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday

Apr 11 – 15

5days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★
Wed15★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Buddha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Muharram

Jun 26 – 29

4days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Mon29★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Raksha Bandhan

Aug 28 – 30

3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Janmashtami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 12 – 14

3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Maha Ashtami

Oct 17 – 20

4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19★
Tue20★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday

Oct 24 – 26

3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Karva Chauth

Oct 29 – Nov 1

4days off
Thu29★
Fri30↓ off
Sat31·
Sun1·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Diwali

Nov 7 – 9

3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Diwali

Nov 7 – 11

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

Dec 24 – 27

4days off
Thu24★
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.

Dec10

Winter Holidays

Dec 10 – Jan 28 · 50 days

May14

Summer Holidays

May 14 – Jun 2 · 20 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec10

Winter Holidays

Dec 10 – Jan 28 · 50 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 Himachal Pradesh in 2026?
Himachal Pradesh observes 39 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2026), Basant Panchami (January 23, 2026), Statehood Day (January 25, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Himachal Pradesh have in 2026?
Himachal Pradesh observes 39 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
New Year's Day in Himachal Pradesh falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Makar Sankranti in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Makar Sankranti in Himachal Pradesh falls on January 14, 2026.
When is Basant Panchami in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Basant Panchami in Himachal Pradesh falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Statehood Day in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Statehood Day in Himachal Pradesh falls on January 25, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Republic Day in Himachal Pradesh falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Guru Ravidas’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Guru Ravidas’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh falls on February 1, 2026.
When is Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh falls on February 12, 2026.
When is Maha Shivratri in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Maha Shivratri in Himachal Pradesh falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Holi in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Holi in Himachal Pradesh falls on March 4, 2026.
When is Id-Ul-Fitr in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Id-Ul-Fitr in Himachal Pradesh falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Ram Navami in Himachal Pradesh falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Good Friday in Himachal Pradesh falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Easter Sunday in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Easter Sunday in Himachal Pradesh falls on April 5, 2026.
When is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Himachal Day in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Himachal Day in Himachal Pradesh falls on April 15, 2026.
When is Parshu Ram Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Parshu Ram Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh falls on April 19, 2026.
When is Buddha Purnima in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Buddha Purnima in Himachal Pradesh falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Guru Rabindranath’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Guru Rabindranath’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh falls on May 9, 2026.
When is Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Himachal Pradesh falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Maharana Pratap Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Maharana Pratap Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh falls on June 17, 2026.
When is Muharram in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Muharram in Himachal Pradesh falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti (Prakat Diwas) in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti (Prakat Diwas) in Himachal Pradesh falls on June 29, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Independence Day in Himachal Pradesh falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Raksha Bandhan in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Raksha Bandhan in Himachal Pradesh falls on August 28, 2026.
When is Janmashtami in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Janmashtami in Himachal Pradesh falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi in Himachal Pradesh falls on September 14, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Himachal Pradesh falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Maha Ashtami in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Maha Ashtami in Himachal Pradesh falls on October 19, 2026.
When is Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh falls on October 26, 2026.
When is Karva Chauth in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Karva Chauth in Himachal Pradesh falls on October 29, 2026.
When is Diwali in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Diwali in Himachal Pradesh falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Govardhan Puja in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Govardhan Puja in Himachal Pradesh falls on November 9, 2026.
When is Bhai Duj in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Bhai Duj in Himachal Pradesh falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day in Himachal Pradesh falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Guru Nanak’s Birthday in Himachal Pradesh falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Christmas Eve in Himachal Pradesh falls on December 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Christmas Day in Himachal Pradesh falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Himachal Pradesh?
Most public holidays in Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh?
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 Himachal Pradesh?
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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