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Public Holidays List 2026
Public Holidays List 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.
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
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | Regional |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Hazrat Alis Birthday | Regional |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Pongal - Makar Sankranti | Regional |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Rajab 27 | Regional |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Basant Panchami - Sri Panchami | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Guru Ravidass Birthday | Regional |
| Feb 12 | Thursday | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | Regional |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri | Regional |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Shivaji Jayanti | Regional |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Holika Dahan - Dolyatra | Regional |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi | Regional |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Ramzan 27 | Regional |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Chaitra Sukladi - Gudi Padava - Ugadi | Regional |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Jamat-Ul-Vida | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Regional |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Regional |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (Banks Only) | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Vaisakhi - Vishu - Meshadi | Regional |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Vaisakhadi (Bengal) - Bahag Bihu | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Budha Purnima | Regional |
| May 9 | Saturday | Guru Rabindranaths Birthday | Regional |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Regional |
| Jul 16 | Thursday | Rath Yatra | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day - Naoraz - Parsi New Years Day | National |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Onam - Milad-un-Nabi | Regional |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmashtami | Regional |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Dussehra (Saptami) | Regional |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Dussehra (Mahashtami) | Regional |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijay Dashmi) | Regional |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Maharshi Valmikis Birthday | Regional |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Karva Chauth | Regional |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali - Naraka Chaturdashi | Regional |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Govardhan Puja | Regional |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Bhai Duj | Regional |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Chhat Puja | Regional |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanaks Birthday-Guru Teg Bahadurs Martyrdom Day | Regional |
| Dec 23 | Wednesday | Hazrat Alis Birthday (Second) | Regional |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
Download: Lakshadweep Government Notification
This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
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Holiday list 2026Pooja 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.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmashtami | Regional |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Dussehra (Saptami) | Regional |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Dussehra (Mahashtami) | Regional |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijay Dashmi) | Regional |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali - Naraka Chaturdashi | Regional |
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:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (Banks Only) | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Budha Purnima | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day - Naoraz - Parsi New Years Day | National |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
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:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day - Naoraz - Parsi New Years Day | National |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
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:
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.
Holiday Lists For
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Download: Lakshadweep Government Notification
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