Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government Holidays List 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 12th, 2025

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4 min read

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.

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, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 3, 2026SaturdayHazrat Ali Jayanti
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivratri
March 3, 2026TuesdayHoli
March 21, 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
March 27, 2026FridayRam Navami
March 31, 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
April 1, 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Accounts (Banks)
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 14, 2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1, 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
May 27, 2026WednesdayBakrid / Eid al-Adha
June 26, 2026FridayMuharram
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 25, 2026TuesdayEid-e-Milad (Tentative)
August 28, 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami
October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20, 2026TuesdayMaha Navami
October 21, 2026WednesdayVijaya Dashami / Dussehra
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali / Deepavali
November 9, 2026MondayGovardhan Puja / Deepavali Holiday
November 11, 2026WednesdayBhai Dooj
November 24, 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
December 23, 2026WednesdayHazrat Ali Jayanti
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas 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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3. Odisha Government Holidays 2026
4. Assam Government Holidays List 2026
5. West Bengal Government Holidays List 2026
6. Bihar Government Holidays List 2026
7. Gujarat Government Holidays List 2026
8. Delhi Government Holidays List 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tentative holidays in the Uttar Pradesh 2026 calendar?

Yes, Islamic festivals, including Id-ul-Fitr (March 21), Bakrid (May 27), Muharram (June 26), and Eid-e-Milad (August 25), are provisional and could shift slightly depending on lunar sightings.

Is Diwali a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh for 2026?

Yes, Diwali is a significant state holiday on Sunday, November 8, 2026, celebrated with elaborate rangoli, fireworks, and feasts that symbolise hope and unity.

When does Maha Shivratri occur in Uttar Pradesh in 2026?

Maha Shivratri is observed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, inviting pilgrims to sacred sites for all-night worship and symbolic offerings.

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