Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays 2026 Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List
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Is today a Holiday in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Today
(2 September 2026)
in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.
Is tomorrow a Holiday in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Tomorrow
(3 September 2026)
in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in Dadra and Nagar Haveli" or "Dadra and Nagar Haveli government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Dadra and Nagar Haveli holiday date you are looking for!
Weekend Holiday Status
*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued. **Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli, part of the merged UT with Daman and Diu, marks Liberation Day on 2 August, remembering its 1954 freedom from Portuguese rule, a history no Indian state shares in quite the same way. The 2026 list notified by the UT Administration combines this with national holidays and festivals of the Warli and other tribal communities that form a majority here.
List of all Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2026
Pooja observances in Dadra and Nagar Haveli draw from both Gujarati and Maharashtrian traditions, given the territory’s position between the two states. Diwali’s Lakshmi Pooja dominates Silvassa’s markets, while Ganesh Chaturthi brings household installations with a distinctly Konkan flavour.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Mar 3
Tuesday
Holika Dahan - Dolyatra
Regional
Mar 4
Wednesday
Holi
Regional
Mar 26
Thursday
Ram Navami
Regional
Sep 4
Friday
Janmashtami
Regional
Sep 14
Monday
Ganesh Chaturthi - Vinayaka Chaturthi
Regional
Oct 18
Sunday
Dussehra (Saptami)
Regional
Oct 19
Monday
Mahastami - Dussehra
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra (Vijay Dashmi)
Regional
Nov 9
Monday
Govardhan Puja
Regional
Nov 11
Wednesday
Bhai Duj
Regional
Bank Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2026
Bank holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli follow the Negotiable Instruments Act notification for the merged UT, with second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays closed as standard. Liberation Day on 2 August is the closure unique to this territory.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
National
Mar 21
Saturday
Id-ul-Fitr
Regional
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Regional
May 27
Wednesday
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day - Parsi New Years Day
National
Oct 2
Friday
Mahatma Gandhis Birthday
National
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Regional
Government/Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2026
Public holidays for 2026 are notified by the UT Administration and apply across Silvassa and the territory’s industrial estates. The list matters to the region’s large manufacturing workforce, whose factories align shift calendars with the notified days.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
National
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day - Parsi New Years Day
National
Oct 2
Friday
Mahatma Gandhis Birthday
National
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Regional
Month-wise Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays 2026
The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:
Guru Teg Bahadurs Martyrdom - Guru Nanaks Birthday (Nov 24)
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays December 2026:
Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
Christmas Day (Dec 25)
How HR teams use this Dadra and Nagar Haveli holiday list?
HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Dadra and Nagar Haveli Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters
FAQs on Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays in 2026
Is the holiday list applicable to Daman and Diu as well?
Yes. Since the merger of the territories in 2020, the administration generally releases a unified schedule. This means the Daman and Diu holidays list, including major observances like the Good Friday holiday in Daman and Diu, aligns with Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Is today a holiday in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
This page clearly shows whether today is a holiday in Dadra and Nagar Haveli based on the official 2026 holiday calendar and latest UT notifications.
How many government holidays are there in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2026?
Dadra and Nagar Haveli observes 40+ official holidays in 2026, including national holidays, regional festivals, and religious observances declared by the UT administration
Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
No. Bank holidays follow RBI guidelines under the Negotiable Instruments Act, while government holidays are declared by the UT administration. Some dates may overlap, but they are not always identical.
Is Dussehra a multi-day holiday in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Yes. Dussehra is observed over multiple days (Saptami, Ashtami, and Vijay Dashami) in October 2026, depending on official notifications.
Are banks closed on Saturdays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Yes. Banks remain closed on all Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month, in addition to notified bank holidays.
Does this holiday list apply to all towns and villages in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Yes. Officially declared holidays apply uniformly across the Union Territory, including all towns, villages, and administrative regions.
How do Dadra and Nagar Haveli holidays affect payroll and salary processing?
Payroll teams must adjust salary cut-off dates, bank processing timelines, and compliance schedules around bank and government holidays to avoid delays in salary credit.
Does greytHR support Dadra and Nagar Haveli holiday automation?
Yes. greytHR automatically applies UT-specific holiday calendars to leave policies, attendance rules, and payroll processing, ensuring compliance and accurate salary calculations.
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.