Lakshadweep Holidays List for 2026
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Is today a Holiday in Lakshadweep?

Today

(27 February 2026)
in Lakshadweep
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Lakshadweep 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 Lakshadweep?

Tomorrow

(28 February 2026)
in Lakshadweep
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in Lakshadweep" or "Lakshadweep government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Lakshadweep Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Lakshadweep 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.
The Lakshadweep Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.

Since people often look up details such as the Lakshadweep holiday list 2026, Lakshadweep government holidays, bank holidays in Lakshadweep, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Lakshadweep today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.

List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Lakshadweep 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew YearRegional
Jan 3SaturdayHazrat Alis BirthdayRegional
Jan 14WednesdayPongal - Makar SankrantiRegional
Jan 16FridayRajab 27Regional
Jan 23FridayBasant Panchami - Sri PanchamiRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Feb 1SundayGuru Ravidass BirthdayRegional
Feb 12ThursdayBirthday of Swami Dayananda SaraswatiRegional
Feb 15SundayMaha ShivratriRegional
Feb 19ThursdayShivaji JayantiRegional
Mar 3TuesdayHolika Dahan - DolyatraRegional
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 17TuesdayRamzan 27Regional
Mar 19ThursdayChaitra Sukladi - Gudi Padava - UgadiRegional
Mar 20FridayJamat-Ul-VidaRegional
Mar 21SaturdayId-ul-FitrRegional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts (Banks Only)Regional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 5SundayEaster SundayRegional
Apr 14TuesdayVaisakhi - Vishu - MeshadiRegional
Apr 15WednesdayVaisakhadi (Bengal) - Bahag BihuRegional
May 1FridayBudha PurnimaRegional
May 9SaturdayGuru Rabindranaths BirthdayRegional
May 27WednesdayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Regional
Jun 26FridayMuharramRegional
Jul 16ThursdayRath YatraRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence Day - Naoraz - Parsi New Years DayNational
Aug 26WednesdayOnam - Milad-un-NabiRegional
Aug 28FridayRaksha BandhanRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Sep 14MondayGanesh ChaturthiRegional
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Oct 18SundayDussehra (Saptami)Regional
Oct 19MondayDussehra (Mahashtami)Regional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra (Vijay Dashmi)Regional
Oct 26MondayMaharshi Valmikis BirthdayRegional
Oct 29ThursdayKarva ChauthRegional
Nov 8SundayDiwali - Naraka ChaturdashiRegional
Nov 9MondayGovardhan PujaRegional
Nov 11WednesdayBhai DujRegional
Nov 15SundayChhat PujaRegional
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanaks Birthday-Guru Teg Bahadurs Martyrdom DayRegional
Dec 23WednesdayHazrat Alis Birthday (Second)Regional
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Download: Lakshadweep Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Kavaratti
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Lakshadweep

In Lakshadweep, Pooja Holidays reflect important religious and cultural festivals observed across Islamic, Hindu, and Christian communities. While schools and local institutions may observe extended breaks, government offices follow officially notified festival dates.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Oct 18SundayDussehra (Saptami)Regional
Oct 19MondayDussehra (Mahashtami)Regional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra (Vijay Dashmi)Regional
Nov 8SundayDiwali - Naraka ChaturdashiRegional

Bank Holidays in Lakshadweep in 2026

Bank holidays in Lakshadweep are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and follow notifications issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) along with UT administration orders. These holidays apply to all nationalised, private, and cooperative banks. Banks also remain closed on all Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month. If you’re searching for “today bank holiday in Lakshadweep” or “tomorrow bank holiday in Lakshadweep”, this list helps avoid payment or payroll delays. Some of the major bank holidays expected in Lakshadweep in 2026 include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts (Banks Only)Regional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
May 1FridayBudha PurnimaRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence Day - Naoraz - Parsi New Years DayNational
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Government/Public Holidays in Lakshadweep in 2026

Lakshadweep Government Holidays 2026 include all official public holidays announced by the UT administration. These holidays apply to government offices, public sector units, schools, and colleges across the islands. This Lakshadweep public holiday list 2026 helps citizens and organisations stay aligned with official notifications. Some of the key Lakshadweep government/public holidays expected in 2026 include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence Day - Naoraz - Parsi New Years DayNational
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Month-wise Lakshadweep Holidays 2026

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

Lakshadweep Holidays January 2026:

  • New Year (Jan 1)
  • Hazrat Alis Birthday (Jan 3)
  • Pongal - Makar Sankranti (Jan 14)
  • Rajab 27 (Jan 16)
  • Basant Panchami - Sri Panchami (Jan 23)
  • Republic Day (Jan 26)

Lakshadweep Holidays February 2026:

  • Guru Ravidass Birthday (Feb 1)
  • Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati (Feb 12)
  • Maha Shivratri (Feb 15)
  • Shivaji Jayanti (Feb 19)

Lakshadweep Holidays March 2026:

  • Holika Dahan - Dolyatra (Mar 3)
  • Holi (Mar 4)
  • Ramzan 27 (Mar 17)
  • Chaitra Sukladi - Gudi Padava - Ugadi (Mar 19)
  • Jamat-Ul-Vida (Mar 20)
  • Id-ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
  • Ram Navami (Mar 26)
  • Mahavir Jayanti (Mar 31)

Lakshadweep Holidays April 2026:

  • Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (Banks Only) (Apr 1)
  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Easter Sunday (Apr 5)
  • Vaisakhi - Vishu - Meshadi (Apr 14)
  • Vaisakhadi (Bengal) - Bahag Bihu (Apr 15)

Lakshadweep Holidays May 2026:

  • Budha Purnima (May 1)
  • Guru Rabindranaths Birthday (May 9)
  • Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (May 27)

Lakshadweep Holidays June 2026:

  • Muharram (Jun 26)

Lakshadweep Holidays July 2026:

  • Rath Yatra (Jul 16)

Lakshadweep Holidays August 2026:

  • Independence Day - Naoraz - Parsi New Years Day (Aug 15)
  • Onam - Milad-un-Nabi (Aug 26)
  • Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28)

Lakshadweep Holidays September 2026:

  • Janmashtami (Sep 4)
  • Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 14)

Lakshadweep Holidays October 2026:

  • Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
  • Dussehra (Saptami) (Oct 18)
  • Dussehra (Mahashtami) (Oct 19)
  • Dussehra (Vijay Dashmi) (Oct 20)
  • Maharshi Valmikis Birthday (Oct 26)
  • Karva Chauth (Oct 29)

Lakshadweep Holidays November 2026:

  • Diwali - Naraka Chaturdashi (Nov 8)
  • Govardhan Puja (Nov 9)
  • Bhai Duj (Nov 11)
  • Chhat Puja (Nov 15)
  • Guru Nanaks Birthday-Guru Teg Bahadurs Martyrdom Day (Nov 24)

Lakshadweep Holidays December 2026:

  • Hazrat Alis Birthday (Second) (Dec 23)
  • Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
  • Christmas Day (Dec 25)

How HR teams use this Lakshadweep holiday list?

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

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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 Lakshadweep 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
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