Gujarat Government Holidays List 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 12th, 2025

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4 min read

The Gujarat government holiday 2026 list blends national events with colourful local festivals such as Navratri and Uttarayan, along with bank closures. It makes it easy to plan kite-flying battles, garba dance nights, and work schedules across the state.

List of 2026 Government Holidays in Gujarat

This complete 2026 holiday enumeration from the Gujarat government details stoppages for state offices, schools, and banks (lunar-influenced dates are tentative and may vary with sightings).

Date

Weekday

Occasion

January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 14, 2026WednesdayVasant Panchami
January 15, 2026ThursdayUttarayan / Makar Sankranti
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivratri (Tentative)
March 1, 2026SundayHoli (Tentative)
March 21, 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (Tentative)
March 27, 2026FridayRam Navami
March 31, 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
April 1, 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 9, 2026ThursdayMahavir Janma Kalyanak
April 14, 2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1, 2026FridayGujarat Labour Day / May Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayId-ul-Zuha / Bakrid (Tentative)
June 26, 2026FridayMuharram (Tentative)
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayId-e-Milad (Tentative)
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami
October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 5, 2026MondayNavratri (Prarambh)
October 6, 2026TuesdayNavratri
October 7, 2026WednesdayNavratri
October 8, 2026ThursdayNavratri
October 9, 2026FridayNavratri
October 10, 2026SaturdayNavratri
October 12, 2026MondayDussehra / Vijaya Dashami
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali / Deepavali
November 9, 2026MondayBhai Bij / Bhai Dooj
November 24, 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

The Gujarat government's 2026 holiday calendar captures the state's energetic business spirit and joyful festive mood. It celebrates Navratri's lively garba dances and Uttarayan's exciting kite-flying battles, as well as important national holidays.

This vibrant mix helps business owners, dancers, and families easily plan work and celebrations, bringing creativity and happiness to every part of the year.

Related Articles:
1. Gujarat Government Holidays List 2025
2. Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government Holidays List 2026
3. Odisha Government Holidays 2026
4. Assam Government Holidays List 2026
5. West Bengal Government Holidays List 2026
6. Bihar Government Holidays List 2026
7. UP Government Holidays List 2026
8. Delhi Government Holidays List 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tentative holidays in the Gujarat 2026 calendar?

Yes, Islamic festivals, including Id-ul-Fitr (March 21), Id-ul-Zuha (May 27), Muharram (June 26), and Id-e-Milad (August 26), are provisional and may shift slightly depending on lunar sightings.

Is Navratri a public holiday in Gujarat for 2026?

Yes, Navratri spans multiple days from Monday, October 5 to Saturday, October 10, 2026, immersing the state in garba circles, dandiya clashes, and nine forms of Devi worship.

When does Uttarayan occur in Gujarat in 2026?

Uttarayan is celebrated on Thursday, January 15, 2026, turning Ahmedabad's skies into a battlefield of kites, tug-of-war strings, and victorious shouts.

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