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47 public holidays observed in Jammu & Kashmir during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 25 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan3

    Hazarat Ali's Birthday

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Jan14

    Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu / Pongal

    Wednesday

  4. Jan23

    Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami

    Friday

  5. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

February 2026

  1. Feb1

    Guru Ravi Das's Birthday

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Feb12

    Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati

    Thursday

  3. Feb15

    Maha Shivratri

    Sunday · Weekend

  4. Feb19

    Shiva ji Jayanti

    Thursday

March 2026

  1. Mar3

    Holika dahan / Dolyatra

    Tuesday

  2. Mar4

    Holi

    Wednesday

  3. Mar19

    Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand

    Thursday

  4. Mar20

    Jamat- Ul- Vida

    Friday

  5. Mar21

    Id- ul- Fitr

    Saturday · Weekend

  6. Mar26

    Ram Navami

    Thursday

  7. Mar31

    Mahavir Jayanti

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr5

    Easter Sunday

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Apr14

    Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day)

    Tuesday

  4. Apr15

    Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam)

    Wednesday

May 2026

  1. May1

    Budha Purnima

    Friday

  2. May9

    Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. May27

    Id- ul- Zuha (Bakrid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

July 2026

  1. Jul16

    Rath Yatra

    Thursday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug26

    Milad- un- Nabi or Id- e- Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)

    Wednesday

  3. Aug26

    Onam or Thiru Onam Day

    Wednesday

  4. Aug28

    Raksha Bandhan

    Friday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janmashtami (Vaishnva)

    Friday

  2. Sep14

    Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi

    Monday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct18

    Dusshera (Saptami)

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Oct19

    Dussehra (Mahanavmi)

    Monday

  4. Oct20

    Dussehra (Mahanavmi)

    Tuesday

  5. Oct26

    Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday

    Monday

  6. Oct29

    Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth)

    Thursday

November 2026

  1. Nov8

    Diwali (Deepavali)

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov8

    Naraka Chaturdasi

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Nov9

    Govardhan Puja

    Monday

  4. Nov11

    Bhai Duj

    Wednesday

  5. Nov15

    Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja)

    Sunday · Weekend

  6. Nov24

    Guru Nanak's Birthday

    Tuesday

  7. Nov24

    Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec23

    Hazarat Ali's Birthday

    Wednesday

  2. Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  3. 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

Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami

Jan 23 – 26

4days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati

Feb 12 – 15

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Shiva ji Jayanti

Feb 19 – 22

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Holika dahan / Dolyatra

Feb 28 – Mar 4

5days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★
Wed4★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand

Mar 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20★
Sat21★
Sun22·

Falls naturally on a 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.

Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day)

Apr 11 – 15

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

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Budha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Muharram

Jun 26 – 28

3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Rath Yatra

Jul 16 – 19

4days off
Thu16★
Fri17↓ off
Sat18·
Sun19·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Onam or Thiru Onam Day

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 (Vaishnva)

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka 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.

Dusshera (Saptami)

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.

Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth)

Oct 29 – Nov 1

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Naraka Chaturdasi

Nov 7 – 9

3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Naraka Chaturdasi

Nov 7 – 11

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

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day

Nov 21 – 24

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Hazarat Ali's Birthday

Dec 23 – 27

5days off
Wed23★
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.

Dec4

Winter Holidays

Dec 4 – Jan 22 · 50 days

May14

Summer Holidays

May 14 – Jun 2 · 20 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec4

Winter Holidays

Dec 4 – Jan 22 · 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 Jammu & Kashmir in 2026?
Jammu & Kashmir observes 47 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Hazarat Ali's Birthday (January 3, 2026), Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu / Pongal (January 14, 2026), Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami (January 23, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Jammu & Kashmir have in 2026?
Jammu & Kashmir observes 47 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
New Year's Day in Jammu & Kashmir falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Hazarat Ali's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Hazarat Ali's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir falls on January 3, 2026.
When is Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu / Pongal in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu / Pongal in Jammu & Kashmir falls on January 14, 2026.
When is Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami in Jammu & Kashmir falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Republic Day in Jammu & Kashmir falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Guru Ravi Das's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Guru Ravi Das's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir falls on February 1, 2026.
When is Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati in Jammu & Kashmir falls on February 12, 2026.
When is Maha Shivratri in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Maha Shivratri in Jammu & Kashmir falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Shiva ji Jayanti in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Shiva ji Jayanti in Jammu & Kashmir falls on February 19, 2026.
When is Holika dahan / Dolyatra in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Holika dahan / Dolyatra in Jammu & Kashmir falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Holi in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Holi in Jammu & Kashmir falls on March 4, 2026.
When is Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand in Jammu & Kashmir falls on March 19, 2026.
When is Jamat- Ul- Vida in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Jamat- Ul- Vida in Jammu & Kashmir falls on March 20, 2026.
When is Id- ul- Fitr in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Id- ul- Fitr in Jammu & Kashmir falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Ram Navami in Jammu & Kashmir falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti in Jammu & Kashmir falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Good Friday in Jammu & Kashmir falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Easter Sunday in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Easter Sunday in Jammu & Kashmir falls on April 5, 2026.
When is Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi (Tamil New Year's Day) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on April 15, 2026.
When is Budha Purnima in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Budha Purnima in Jammu & Kashmir falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore in Jammu & Kashmir falls on May 9, 2026.
When is Id- ul- Zuha (Bakrid) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Id- ul- Zuha (Bakrid) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Muharram in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Muharram in Jammu & Kashmir falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Rath Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Rath Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir falls on July 16, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Independence Day in Jammu & Kashmir falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Milad- un- Nabi or Id- e- Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Milad- un- Nabi or Id- e- Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Onam or Thiru Onam Day in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Onam or Thiru Onam Day in Jammu & Kashmir falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Raksha Bandhan in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Raksha Bandhan in Jammu & Kashmir falls on August 28, 2026.
When is Janmashtami (Vaishnva) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Janmashtami (Vaishnva) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi in Jammu & Kashmir falls on September 14, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Jammu & Kashmir falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Dusshera (Saptami) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Dusshera (Saptami) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on October 18, 2026.
When is Dussehra (Mahanavmi) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Dussehra (Mahanavmi) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on October 19, 2026.
When is Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir falls on October 26, 2026.
When is Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on October 29, 2026.
When is Diwali (Deepavali) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Diwali (Deepavali) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Naraka Chaturdasi in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Naraka Chaturdasi in Jammu & Kashmir falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Govardhan Puja in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Govardhan Puja in Jammu & Kashmir falls on November 9, 2026.
When is Bhai Duj in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Bhai Duj in Jammu & Kashmir falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja) in Jammu & Kashmir falls on November 15, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Guru Nanak's Birthday in Jammu & Kashmir falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day in Jammu & Kashmir falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Christmas Eve in Jammu & Kashmir falls on December 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Jammu & Kashmir 2026?
Christmas Day in Jammu & Kashmir falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Jammu & Kashmir?
Most public holidays in Jammu & Kashmir 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 Jammu & Kashmir?
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 Jammu & Kashmir?
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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