Himachal Pradesh Government, Bank & Public Holidays 2026
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Himachal Pradesh Holidays 2026
Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List

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Is today a Holiday in Himachal Pradesh?

Today

(10 August 2026)
in Himachal Pradesh
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh?

Tomorrow

(11 August 2026)
in Himachal Pradesh
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in Himachal Pradesh" or "Himachal Pradesh government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Himachal Pradesh Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Himachal Pradesh 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.

Himachal Pradesh gets two state days and both are holidays, with Statehood Day on 25 January marking full statehood in 1971 and Himachal Day on 15 April remembering the province’s creation in 1948. Around them, the 2026 list carries Lohri, Holi and Kullu Dussehra, which begins when the rest of India’s Dussehra ends.

List of all Holidays in Himachal Pradesh 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayRestricted
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Jan 23FridayBasant Panchami / SirajiRestricted
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Feb 1SundayGuru Ravidas' BirthdayRegional
Feb 15SundayMaha ShivaratriRegional
Feb 20FridayBirth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand SaraswatiRegional
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 19ThursdayCheti ChandRegional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank AccountsRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 4SaturdayEaster SaturdayRegional
Apr 15WednesdayHimachal DayRegional
Apr 19SundayParshuram JayantiRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 10SundayMaharana Pratap JayantiRegional
May 27WednesdayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Regional
Jun 5FridaySant Guru Kabir JayantiRegional
Jun 18ThursdayJamat-ul-VidaRegional
Jul 16ThursdayRath YatraRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Aug 28FridayRaksha BandhanRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Sep 5SaturdayGuru Nanak Dev's Parkash DiwasRegional
Sep 8TuesdayOnamRegional
Sep 17ThursdayVishwakarma DayRegional
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Oct 3SaturdayKarva ChauthRegional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashmi)Regional
Oct 26MondayBalmiki JayantiRegional
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 15SundayChhat PoojaRegional
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveRestricted
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Download: Himachal Pradesh Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Shimla, Dharamshala, Manali, Chamba, Mandi
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Himachal Pradesh

Pooja traditions in Himachal revolve around its local devtas as much as the pan-Indian pantheon, with village deities carried in procession during festivals. Durga Ashtami and Diwali’s Lakshmi Pooja lead the notified observances, while Mandi’s Shivratri fair remains the hills’ great gathering.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Oct 3SaturdayKarva ChauthRegional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashmi)Regional
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 15SundayChhat PoojaRegional

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in 2026

Bank holidays in Himachal Pradesh follow the state’s Negotiable Instruments Act notification, with both state days closing banks alongside second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. Winter weather can stretch effective closures in tribal districts beyond the notified list.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank AccountsRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 27WednesdayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Regional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Government/Public Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government notifies its annual holiday calendar from Shimla, and the 2026 list applies across all twelve districts. Statehood Day, Himachal Day and Kullu Dussehra give the notification its distinctly pahadi character.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Apr 15WednesdayHimachal DayRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Month-wise Himachal Pradesh Holidays 2026

The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:

Himachal Pradesh Holidays January 2026:

  • New Year's Day (Jan 1)
  • Makar Sankranti (Jan 14)
  • Basant Panchami / Siraji (Jan 23)
  • Republic Day (Jan 26)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays February 2026:

  • Guru Ravidas' Birthday (Feb 1)
  • Maha Shivaratri (Feb 15)
  • Birth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati (Feb 20)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays March 2026:

  • Holi (Mar 4)
  • Cheti Chand (Mar 19)
  • Ram Navami (Mar 26)
  • Mahavir Jayanti (Mar 31)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays April 2026:

  • Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (Apr 1)
  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Easter Saturday (Apr 4)
  • Himachal Day (Apr 15)
  • Parshuram Jayanti (Apr 19)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays May 2026:

  • Buddha Purnima (May 1)
  • Maharana Pratap Jayanti (May 10)
  • Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (May 27)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays June 2026:

  • Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti (Jun 5)
  • Jamat-ul-Vida (Jun 18)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays July 2026:

  • Rath Yatra (Jul 16)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays August 2026:

  • Independence Day (Aug 15)
  • Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays September 2026:

  • Janmashtami (Sep 4)
  • Guru Nanak Dev's Parkash Diwas (Sep 5)
  • Onam (Sep 8)
  • Vishwakarma Day (Sep 17)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays October 2026:

  • Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
  • Karva Chauth (Oct 3)
  • Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi) (Oct 20)
  • Balmiki Jayanti (Oct 26)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays November 2026:

  • Diwali (Nov 8)
  • Chhat Pooja (Nov 15)

Himachal Pradesh Holidays December 2026:

  • Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
  • Christmas Day (Dec 25)

How HR teams use this Himachal Pradesh holiday list?

HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Himachal Pradesh Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Himachal Pradesh
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 Himachal Pradesh Holidays in 2026

Is Himachal Day a government holiday?

 Yes. Himachal Day (15 April) is an officially declared state government holiday.

Are restricted holidays mandatory for all employees?

 No. Restricted holidays are optional and depend on organisational or departmental policies.

Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Himachal Pradesh?

Not always. Banks follow RBI guidelines in addition to state government notifications.

Is tomorrow a holiday in Himachal Pradesh schools?

School holidays depend on official government or education department notifications.

Does greytHR support Himachal Pradesh holiday automation?

 Yes. greytHR automatically updates state-wise holiday calendars and applies them to leave and payroll workflows.

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Disclaimer
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 Himachal Pradesh 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.

Table of content

  • All holidays
  • Pooja holidays
  • Bank holidays
  • Government/public holidays
  • Month-wise holidays
  • How HR teams use this list
  • FAQs
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Download: Himachal Pradesh Government Notification

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