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17 public holidays observed in Uttarakhand during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 11 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

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

May 2026

  1. May1

    Buddha Purnima

    Friday

  2. May27

    Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

    Wednesday

June 2026

  1. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug26

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

    Wednesday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janmashtami (Vaishnava)

    Friday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct20

    Dussehra

    Tuesday

November 2026

  1. Nov8

    Diwali (Deepavali)

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. 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.

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.

Buddha 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.

Janmashtami (Vaishnava)

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dussehra

Oct 17 – 20

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

Take 1 day off → 4-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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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

Dec10

Winter Holidays

Dec 10 – Jan 18 · 40 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 18 · 40 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 Uttarakhand in 2026?
Uttarakhand observes 17 public holidays in 2026, including Republic Day (January 26, 2026), Holi (March 4, 2026), Id-ul-Fitr (March 21, 2026), Ram Navami (March 26, 2026), Mahavir Jayanti (March 31, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Uttarakhand have in 2026?
Uttarakhand observes 17 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is Republic Day in Uttarakhand 2026?
Republic Day in Uttarakhand falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Holi in Uttarakhand 2026?
Holi in Uttarakhand falls on March 4, 2026.
When is Id-ul-Fitr in Uttarakhand 2026?
Id-ul-Fitr in Uttarakhand falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in Uttarakhand 2026?
Ram Navami in Uttarakhand falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in Uttarakhand 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti in Uttarakhand falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Uttarakhand 2026?
Good Friday in Uttarakhand falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Buddha Purnima in Uttarakhand 2026?
Buddha Purnima in Uttarakhand falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Uttarakhand 2026?
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Uttarakhand falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Muharram in Uttarakhand 2026?
Muharram in Uttarakhand falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Uttarakhand 2026?
Independence Day in Uttarakhand falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) in Uttarakhand 2026?
Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) in Uttarakhand falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Janmashtami (Vaishnava) in Uttarakhand 2026?
Janmashtami (Vaishnava) in Uttarakhand falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Uttarakhand 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Uttarakhand falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Dussehra in Uttarakhand 2026?
Dussehra in Uttarakhand falls on October 20, 2026.
When is Diwali (Deepavali) in Uttarakhand 2026?
Diwali (Deepavali) in Uttarakhand falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak’s Birthday in Uttarakhand 2026?
Guru Nanak’s Birthday in Uttarakhand falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Uttarakhand 2026?
Christmas Day in Uttarakhand falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Uttarakhand?
Most public holidays in Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand?
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 Uttarakhand?
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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