Gazetted holidays 2026: Central Government holiday list
All 17 gazetted holidays for Central Government offices in 2026, with dates and weekdays. 3 of them fall on a weekend.
| # | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | Monday | |
| 2 | Holi | Wednesday | |
| 3 | Id-ul-Fitr | Saturday | |
| 4 | Ram Navami | Thursday | |
| 5 | Mahavir Jayanti | Tuesday | |
| 6 | Good Friday | Friday | |
| 7 | Buddha Purnima | Friday | |
| 8 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Wednesday | |
| 9 | Muharram | Friday | |
| 10 | Independence Day | Saturday | |
| 11 | Milad-un-Nabi (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) | Wednesday | |
| 12 | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | Friday | |
| 13 | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | Friday | |
| 14 | Dussehra | Tuesday | |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | Sunday | |
| 16 | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Tuesday | |
| 17 | Christmas Day | Friday |
Source: Department of Personnel & Training, Office Memorandum No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated 3 July 2025, list for administrative offices of the Central Government in Delhi and New Delhi. Dates of some festivals can change by notification, so check your state and office circular.
Frequently asked questions
How many gazetted holidays are there in 2026?
Central Government offices in Delhi and New Delhi observe 17 holidays in 2026. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
Do private companies have to follow this list?
No. This is the Central Government list. Private employers set their own holiday list under their state’s Shops and Establishments rules, and usually include the three national holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.
Are the dates the same in every state?
No. The list above is for Central Government offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Offices in other states follow the list set by their State Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee, and state governments publish their own lists.
What about restricted holidays?
Central Government employees can also pick 2 restricted holidays from a separate list published in the same DoPT office memorandum.
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