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57 public holidays observed in Punjab during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 28 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    New Year Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan13

    Lohri

    Tuesday

  3. Jan17

    Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Jan23

    Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji

    Friday

  5. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

February 2026

  1. Feb1

    Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Feb15

    Maha Shivratri

    Sunday · Weekend

March 2026

  1. Mar4

    Holi

    Wednesday

  2. Mar4

    Hola Mohalla

    Wednesday

  3. Mar8

    International Women's Day

    Sunday · Weekend

  4. Mar21

    Id-ul-Fitr

    Saturday · Weekend

  5. Mar23

    Shaheedi Diwas of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev & Rajguru

    Monday

  6. Mar26

    Ram Navami

    Thursday

  7. Mar31

    Mahavir Jayanti

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr8

    Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji

    Wednesday

  3. Apr14

    Vaisakhi / Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

    Tuesday

  4. Apr19

    Birthday of Lord Parshuram Ji

    Sunday · Weekend

May 2026

  1. May1

    May Day

    Friday

  2. May1

    Buddha Purnima

    Friday

  3. May27

    Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun18

    Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji

    Thursday

  2. Jun25

    Nirjala Ekadashi

    Thursday

  3. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

  4. Jun29

    Kabir Jayanti

    Monday

  5. Jun29

    Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji

    Monday

July 2026

  1. Jul31

    Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh

    Friday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug26

    Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Id-e-Milad)

    Wednesday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janam Ashtami

    Friday

  2. Sep5

    Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Sep12

    Pehla Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji / Saragarhi Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Sep15

    Samvatsari Diwas

    Tuesday

  5. Sep20

    Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji

    Sunday · Weekend

  6. Sep25

    Anant Chaturdashi

    Friday

  7. Sep28

    Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji

    Monday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct11

    Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Oct16

    Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji

    Friday

  4. Oct20

    Dussehra

    Tuesday

  5. Oct26

    Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji

    Monday

  6. Oct27

    Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji

    Tuesday

  7. Oct29

    Karva Chauth

    Thursday

November 2026

  1. Nov1

    New Punjab Day

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov8

    Diwali

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Nov9

    Vishwakarma Day

    Monday

  4. Nov9

    Govardhan Pooja

    Monday

  5. Nov11

    Guru Gaddi Diwas Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

    Wednesday

  6. Nov15

    Chhath Pooja

    Sunday · Weekend

  7. Nov16

    Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji

    Monday

  8. Nov20

    Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji

    Friday

  9. Nov24

    Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec14

    Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

    Monday

  2. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

  3. Dec26

    Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Dec27

    Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib

    Sunday · Weekend

  5. Dec28

    Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib

    Monday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Lohri

Jan 10 – 13

4days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12↓ off
Tue13★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji

Jan 23 – 26

4days off
Fri23★
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Id-ul-Fitr

Mar 21 – 23

3days off
Sat21★
Sun22·
Mon23★

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 / Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Apr 11 – 14

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Buddha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji

Jun 18 – 21

4days off
Thu18★
Fri19↓ off
Sat20·
Sun21·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Nirjala Ekadashi

Jun 25 – 29

5days off
Thu25★
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·
Mon29★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh

Jul 31 – Aug 2

3days off
Fri31★
Sat1·
Sun2·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Janam Ashtami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5★
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Pehla Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji / Saragarhi Day

Sep 12 – 15

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Anant Chaturdashi

Sep 25 – 28

4days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·
Mon28★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji

Oct 16 – 18

3days off
Fri16★
Sat17·
Sun18·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji

Oct 16 – 20

5days off
Fri16★
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji

Oct 24 – 27

4days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Tue27★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji

Oct 24 – 29

6days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★
Tue27★
Wed28↓ off
Thu29★

Take 1 day off → 6-day 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

Chhath Pooja

Nov 14 – 16

3days off
Sat14·
Sun15★
Mon16★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji

Nov 20 – 22

3days off
Fri20★
Sat21·
Sun22·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji

Nov 20 – 24

5days off
Fri20★
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

Dec 12 – 14

3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 28

4days off
Fri25★
Sat26★
Sun27★
Mon28★

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 11 · 20 days

May9

Summer Holidays

May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 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 Punjab in 2026?
Punjab observes 57 public holidays in 2026, including New Year Day (January 1, 2026), Lohri (January 13, 2026), Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji (January 17, 2026), Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji (January 23, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Punjab have in 2026?
Punjab observes 57 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year Day in Punjab 2026?
New Year Day in Punjab falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Lohri in Punjab 2026?
Lohri in Punjab falls on January 13, 2026.
When is Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji in Punjab 2026?
Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji in Punjab falls on January 17, 2026.
When is Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji in Punjab 2026?
Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji in Punjab falls on January 23, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Punjab 2026?
Republic Day in Punjab falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji in Punjab falls on February 1, 2026.
When is Maha Shivratri in Punjab 2026?
Maha Shivratri in Punjab falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Holi in Punjab 2026?
Holi in Punjab falls on March 4, 2026.
When is Hola Mohalla in Punjab 2026?
Hola Mohalla in Punjab falls on March 4, 2026.
When is International Women's Day in Punjab 2026?
International Women's Day in Punjab falls on March 8, 2026.
When is Id-ul-Fitr in Punjab 2026?
Id-ul-Fitr in Punjab falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Shaheedi Diwas of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev & Rajguru in Punjab 2026?
Shaheedi Diwas of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev & Rajguru in Punjab falls on March 23, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in Punjab 2026?
Ram Navami in Punjab falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in Punjab 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti in Punjab falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Punjab 2026?
Good Friday in Punjab falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji in Punjab falls on April 8, 2026.
When is Vaisakhi / Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in Punjab 2026?
Vaisakhi / Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in Punjab falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Birthday of Lord Parshuram Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Lord Parshuram Ji in Punjab falls on April 19, 2026.
When is May Day in Punjab 2026?
May Day in Punjab falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Buddha Purnima in Punjab 2026?
Buddha Purnima in Punjab falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Punjab 2026?
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Punjab falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji in Punjab 2026?
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji in Punjab falls on June 18, 2026.
When is Nirjala Ekadashi in Punjab 2026?
Nirjala Ekadashi in Punjab falls on June 25, 2026.
When is Muharram in Punjab 2026?
Muharram in Punjab falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Kabir Jayanti in Punjab 2026?
Kabir Jayanti in Punjab falls on June 29, 2026.
When is Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji in Punjab 2026?
Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji in Punjab falls on June 29, 2026.
When is Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh in Punjab 2026?
Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh in Punjab falls on July 31, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Punjab 2026?
Independence Day in Punjab falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Id-e-Milad) in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Id-e-Milad) in Punjab falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Janam Ashtami in Punjab 2026?
Janam Ashtami in Punjab falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji in Punjab falls on September 5, 2026.
When is Pehla Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji / Saragarhi Day in Punjab 2026?
Pehla Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji / Saragarhi Day in Punjab falls on September 12, 2026.
When is Samvatsari Diwas in Punjab 2026?
Samvatsari Diwas in Punjab falls on September 15, 2026.
When is Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji in Punjab falls on September 20, 2026.
When is Anant Chaturdashi in Punjab 2026?
Anant Chaturdashi in Punjab falls on September 25, 2026.
When is Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji in Punjab falls on September 28, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Punjab 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Punjab falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti in Punjab 2026?
Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti in Punjab falls on October 11, 2026.
When is Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji in Punjab falls on October 16, 2026.
When is Dussehra in Punjab 2026?
Dussehra in Punjab falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji in Punjab falls on October 26, 2026.
When is Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji in Punjab falls on October 27, 2026.
When is Karva Chauth in Punjab 2026?
Karva Chauth in Punjab falls on October 29, 2026.
When is New Punjab Day in Punjab 2026?
New Punjab Day in Punjab falls on November 1, 2026.
When is Diwali in Punjab 2026?
Diwali in Punjab falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Vishwakarma Day in Punjab 2026?
Vishwakarma Day in Punjab falls on November 9, 2026.
When is Govardhan Pooja in Punjab 2026?
Govardhan Pooja in Punjab falls on November 9, 2026.
When is Guru Gaddi Diwas Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Punjab 2026?
Guru Gaddi Diwas Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Punjab falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Chhath Pooja in Punjab 2026?
Chhath Pooja in Punjab falls on November 15, 2026.
When is Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji in Punjab 2026?
Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji in Punjab falls on November 16, 2026.
When is Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji in Punjab falls on November 20, 2026.
When is Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Punjab 2026?
Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Punjab falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in Punjab 2026?
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in Punjab falls on December 14, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Punjab 2026?
Christmas Day in Punjab falls on December 25, 2026.
When is Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab 2026?
Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab falls on December 26, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Punjab?
Most public holidays in Punjab 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 Punjab?
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 Punjab?
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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