Punjab Government Holidays List 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 12th, 2025

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5 min read

The Punjab government 2026 holiday list includes national events, Sikh religious festivals, and local remembrances, resulting in closures of state offices, schools, and banks.

List of 2026 Government Holidays in Punjab

The table below presents the complete list of public holidays notified by the Punjab government for 2026, applicable to all state offices, schools, and banks (tentative dates subject to moon-sighting).

Date

Weekday

Occasion

January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
February 1, 2026SundayGuru Ravidas Jayanti
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivratri
March 3, 2026TuesdayHoli
March 21, 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
March 23, 2026MondayMartyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh
March 26, 2026ThursdayRam Navami
March 31, 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
April 1, 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 8, 2026WednesdayBirthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji
April 14, 2026TuesdayVaisakhi / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday
April 19, 2026SundayLord Parshuram Jayanti
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
June 18, 2026ThursdayMartyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji
June 29, 2026MondayKabir Jayanti
July 31, 2026FridayMartyrdom Day of Shahid Udham Singh
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayMilad-un-Nabi
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami
October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 11, 2026SundayAgarsain Jayanti
October 20, 2026TuesdayDussehra
October 26, 2026MondayMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali
November 9, 2026MondayVishwakarma Day
November 16, 2026MondayShahidi Divas S. Kartar Singh Srabha Ji
November 24, 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
December 14, 2026MondayMartyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 28, 2026MondayShaheedi Sabha, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

The Punjab government's holiday calendar for 2026 highlights the state's strong spirit and rich Sikh traditions. It includes key events such as Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak Jayanti, as well as national festivals.

This varied mix helps people, workers, and families balance work with necessary customs and happy family time throughout the year.

Related Articles:
1. Punjab Government Holidays List 2025
2. Tamil Nadu Government Holidays 2026
3. Karnataka Government Holidays List 2026
4. Telangana Government Holidays List 2026
5. Maharashtra Government Holiday​s List 2026
6. Haryana Government Holidays List 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all public institutions in Punjab observe these holidays uniformly?

Yes, state government offices, schools, and colleges adhere strictly to this list. Banks and cooperatives follow suit, with the April 1 annual closing dedicated to financial year-end activities.

Are there any tentative holidays in the Punjab 2026 calendar?

Yes, Islamic festivals including Id-ul-Fitr (March 21), Bakrid (May 27), and Milad-un-Nabi (August 26) are provisional and could shift slightly depending on lunar sightings.

Is Vaisakhi a public holiday in Punjab for 2026?

Yes, Vaisakhi is a prominent state holiday on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, celebrated with fervor through bhangra dances, fairs, and harvest thanksgiving.

When does Guru Nanak Jayanti occur in Punjab in 2026?

Guru Nanak Jayanti is set for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, inspiring widespread akhand paths, langars, and illuminated processions across the state.

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