Gujarat Government Holidays List 2026

Updated on: Dec 24th, 2025

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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.

Upcoming Holidays:
New Year’s Day brings a lively start to the year, filled with hope, celebrations, and new beginnings. It falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
Vasant Panchami is a festival dedicated to Saraswati, celebrated with prayers and devotion by students and seekers of knowledge. It is observed on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti fills Gujarat with colorful kites and joyous harvest festivities, marking the sun’s northward journey. The festival is on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Republic Day inspires pride across the state, with flag hoisting, parades, and patriotic gatherings honoring India’s Constitution. It is observed on Monday, 26 January 2026.

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, 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.

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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