Punjab Government Holidays List 2026

Updated on: Dec 24th, 2025

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

Upcoming Holidays:
Thursday, 1 January 2026 is New Year’s Day, a time to welcome the year with fresh hopes.
Monday, 26 January 2026 is Republic Day, honoring the adoption of India’s Constitution.

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, 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
January 26, 2026	Monday	Republic Day
February 1, 2026	Sunday	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
February 15, 2026	Sunday	Maha Shivratri
March 3, 2026	Tuesday	Holi
March 21, 2026	Saturday	Id-ul-Fitr
March 23, 2026	Monday	Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh
March 26, 2026	Thursday	Ram Navami
March 31, 2026	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti
April 1, 2026	Wednesday	Annual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026	Friday	Good Friday
April 8, 2026	Wednesday	Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji
April 14, 2026	Tuesday	Vaisakhi / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday
April 19, 2026	Sunday	Lord Parshuram Jayanti
May 1, 2026	Friday	May Day
May 27, 2026	Wednesday	Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
June 18, 2026	Thursday	Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji
June 29, 2026	Monday	Kabir Jayanti
July 31, 2026	Friday	Martyrdom Day of Shahid Udham Singh
August 15, 2026	Saturday	Independence Day
August 26, 2026	Wednesday	Milad-un-Nabi
September 4, 2026	Friday	Janmashtami
October 2, 2026	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 11, 2026	Sunday	Agarsain Jayanti
October 20, 2026	Tuesday	Dussehra
October 26, 2026	Monday	Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
November 8, 2026	Sunday	Diwali
November 9, 2026	Monday	Vishwakarma Day
November 16, 2026	Monday	Shahidi Divas S. Kartar Singh Srabha Ji
November 24, 2026	Tuesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 14, 2026	Monday	Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
December 25, 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
December 28, 2026	Monday	Shaheedi 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.

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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