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49 public holidays observed in Rajasthan during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 29 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    Christian New Year Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan13

    Lohri Festival

    Tuesday

  3. Jan25

    Devnarayan Jayanti

    Sunday · Weekend

  4. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

  5. Jan31

    Vishwakarma Jayanti

    Saturday · Weekend

  6. Jan31

    Swami Ramanand Jayanti

    Saturday · Weekend

February 2026

  1. Feb1

    Guru Ravidas Jayanti

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Feb3

    Shab-e-Barat

    Tuesday

  3. Feb12

    Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

    Thursday

  4. Feb15

    Maha Shivaratri

    Sunday · Weekend

  5. Feb23

    Gadge Maharaj Jayanti

    Monday

March 2026

  1. Mar2

    Holika Dahan

    Monday

  2. Mar3

    Dhulandi

    Tuesday

  3. Mar20

    Cheti Chand

    Friday

  4. Mar20

    Jumatulvida

    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. Apr11

    Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Apr14

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti

    Tuesday

  4. Apr14

    Baisakhi / Sain Jayanti

    Tuesday

  5. Apr19

    Parashuram Jayanti

    Sunday · Weekend

May 2026

  1. May1

    Buddha Purnima

    Friday

  2. May28

    Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

    Thursday

June 2026

  1. Jun17

    Maharana Pratap Jayanti

    Wednesday

  2. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

July 2026

  1. Jul29

    Guru Purnima

    Wednesday

August 2026

  1. Aug9

    World Tribal Day

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Aug26

    Baravafat (from the moon)

    Wednesday

  4. Aug28

    Raksha Bandhan

    Friday

September 2026

  1. Sep3

    Thattadi

    Thursday

  2. Sep4

    Sri Krishna Janmashtami

    Friday

  3. Sep14

    Ganesh Chaturthi

    Monday

  4. Sep16

    Samvatsari

    Wednesday

  5. Sep21

    Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami, Khejadli Martyr’s Day

    Monday

  6. Sep25

    Anant Chaturdashi

    Friday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct11

    Navratra Sthapana & Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Oct19

    Durga Puja (Ashtami)

    Monday

  4. Oct20

    Vijaya Dashami

    Tuesday

  5. Oct20

    Mahanavami

    Tuesday

  6. Oct29

    Karva Chauth

    Thursday

November 2026

  1. Nov8

    Diwali

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Nov9

    Govardhan Puja

    Monday

  3. Nov11

    Bhai Dooj

    Wednesday

  4. Nov24

    Guru Nanak Jayanti

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

Christian New Year Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Lohri Festival

Jan 10 – 13

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Devnarayan Jayanti

Jan 24 – 26

3days off
Sat24·
Sun25★
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Swami Ramanand Jayanti

Jan 31 – Feb 3

4days off
Sat31★
Sun1★
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

Feb 12 – 15

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

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Gadge Maharaj Jayanti

Feb 21 – 23

3days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Holika Dahan

Feb 28 – Mar 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2★
Tue3★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Jumatulvida

Mar 20 – 22

3days off
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.

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti

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.

Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

May 28 – 31

4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Muharram

Jun 26 – 28

3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Baravafat (from the moon)

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.

Thattadi

Sep 3 – 6

4days off
Thu3★
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 12 – 14

3days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 12 – 16

5days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Tue15↓ off
Wed16★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami, Khejadli Martyr’s Day

Sep 19 – 21

3days off
Sat19·
Sun20·
Mon21★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Anant Chaturdashi

Sep 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Durga Puja (Ashtami)

Oct 17 – 20

4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19★
Tue20★

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 Jayanti

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 Rajasthan in 2026?
Rajasthan observes 49 public holidays in 2026, including Christian New Year Day (January 1, 2026), Lohri Festival (January 13, 2026), Devnarayan Jayanti (January 25, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026), Vishwakarma Jayanti (January 31, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Rajasthan have in 2026?
Rajasthan observes 49 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is Christian New Year Day in Rajasthan 2026?
Christian New Year Day in Rajasthan falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Lohri Festival in Rajasthan 2026?
Lohri Festival in Rajasthan falls on January 13, 2026.
When is Devnarayan Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Devnarayan Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on January 25, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Rajasthan 2026?
Republic Day in Rajasthan falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Vishwakarma Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Vishwakarma Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on January 31, 2026.
When is Swami Ramanand Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Swami Ramanand Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on January 31, 2026.
When is Guru Ravidas Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Guru Ravidas Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on February 1, 2026.
When is Shab-e-Barat in Rajasthan 2026?
Shab-e-Barat in Rajasthan falls on February 3, 2026.
When is Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on February 12, 2026.
When is Maha Shivaratri in Rajasthan 2026?
Maha Shivaratri in Rajasthan falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Gadge Maharaj Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Gadge Maharaj Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on February 23, 2026.
When is Holika Dahan in Rajasthan 2026?
Holika Dahan in Rajasthan falls on March 2, 2026.
When is Dhulandi in Rajasthan 2026?
Dhulandi in Rajasthan falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Cheti Chand in Rajasthan 2026?
Cheti Chand in Rajasthan falls on March 20, 2026.
When is Jumatulvida in Rajasthan 2026?
Jumatulvida in Rajasthan falls on March 20, 2026.
When is Id-ul-Fitr in Rajasthan 2026?
Id-ul-Fitr in Rajasthan falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in Rajasthan 2026?
Ram Navami in Rajasthan falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Rajasthan 2026?
Good Friday in Rajasthan falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on April 11, 2026.
When is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Baisakhi / Sain Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Baisakhi / Sain Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Parashuram Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Parashuram Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on April 19, 2026.
When is Buddha Purnima in Rajasthan 2026?
Buddha Purnima in Rajasthan falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Rajasthan 2026?
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Rajasthan falls on May 28, 2026.
When is Maharana Pratap Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Maharana Pratap Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on June 17, 2026.
When is Muharram in Rajasthan 2026?
Muharram in Rajasthan falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Guru Purnima in Rajasthan 2026?
Guru Purnima in Rajasthan falls on July 29, 2026.
When is World Tribal Day in Rajasthan 2026?
World Tribal Day in Rajasthan falls on August 9, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Rajasthan 2026?
Independence Day in Rajasthan falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Baravafat (from the moon) in Rajasthan 2026?
Baravafat (from the moon) in Rajasthan falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Raksha Bandhan in Rajasthan 2026?
Raksha Bandhan in Rajasthan falls on August 28, 2026.
When is Thattadi in Rajasthan 2026?
Thattadi in Rajasthan falls on September 3, 2026.
When is Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Rajasthan 2026?
Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Rajasthan falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in Rajasthan 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi in Rajasthan falls on September 14, 2026.
When is Samvatsari in Rajasthan 2026?
Samvatsari in Rajasthan falls on September 16, 2026.
When is Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami, Khejadli Martyr’s Day in Rajasthan 2026?
Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami, Khejadli Martyr’s Day in Rajasthan falls on September 21, 2026.
When is Anant Chaturdashi in Rajasthan 2026?
Anant Chaturdashi in Rajasthan falls on September 25, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Navratra Sthapana & Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Navratra Sthapana & Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on October 11, 2026.
When is Durga Puja (Ashtami) in Rajasthan 2026?
Durga Puja (Ashtami) in Rajasthan falls on October 19, 2026.
When is Vijaya Dashami in Rajasthan 2026?
Vijaya Dashami in Rajasthan falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Mahanavami in Rajasthan 2026?
Mahanavami in Rajasthan falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Karva Chauth in Rajasthan 2026?
Karva Chauth in Rajasthan falls on October 29, 2026.
When is Diwali in Rajasthan 2026?
Diwali in Rajasthan falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Govardhan Puja in Rajasthan 2026?
Govardhan Puja in Rajasthan falls on November 9, 2026.
When is Bhai Dooj in Rajasthan 2026?
Bhai Dooj in Rajasthan falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in Rajasthan 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti in Rajasthan falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Rajasthan 2026?
Christmas Day in Rajasthan falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Rajasthan?
Most public holidays in Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan?
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 Rajasthan?
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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