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.
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, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Vasant Panchami |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | Uttarayan / Makar Sankranti |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri (Tentative) |
| March 1, 2026 | Sunday | Holi (Tentative) |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (Tentative) |
| March 27, 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Accounts (Banks) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 9, 2026 | Thursday | Mahavir Janma Kalyanak |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Gujarat Labour Day / May Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha / Bakrid (Tentative) |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Tentative) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad (Tentative) |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Navratri (Prarambh) |
| October 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Navratri |
| October 7, 2026 | Wednesday | Navratri |
| October 8, 2026 | Thursday | Navratri |
| October 9, 2026 | Friday | Navratri |
| October 10, 2026 | Saturday | Navratri |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali / Deepavali |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Bhai Bij / Bhai Dooj |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas 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.
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