Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government Holidays List 2026
The Uttar Pradesh government holiday 2026 list includes national festivals, religious events, and local celebrations, resulting in closures of state offices, schools, and banks across the state.
Upcoming Holidays:
- New Year’s Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 sparks joy and fresh beginnings as people step into the year with hope.
- Hazrat Ali Jayanti on Saturday, 3 January 2026 is a reflective day honoring the life and teachings of a revered spiritual leader.
- Republic Day on Monday, 26 January 2026 fills the nation with pride, celebrating the birth of India’s democratic Constitution.
List of 2026 Government Holidays in Uttar Pradesh
The table below presents the complete list of public holidays notified by the Uttar Pradesh 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 3, 2026 | Saturday | Hazrat Ali Jayanti |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 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 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Eid-e-Milad (Tentative) |
| August 28, 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami |
| October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali / Deepavali |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja / Deepavali Holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Hazrat Ali Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The Uttar Pradesh government's 2026 holiday calendar reflects the state's rich spiritual diversity and deep historical respect. It highlights major festivals such as Diwali and Maha Shivratri, as well as key national days.
This well-rounded list helps government workers, students, and communities easily plan celebrations, follow traditions, and keep work running smoothly all year long.
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