Uttarakhand Holidays 2026 – Government & Bank Holiday List
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Holidays in 2026

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Is today a Holiday in Uttarakhand?

Today

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

Tomorrow

(28 February 2026)
in Uttarakhand
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in Uttarakhand" or "Uttarakhand government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Uttarakhand Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand holiday list 2026, Uttarakhand government holidays, bank holidays in Uttarakhand, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Uttarakhand today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.

List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew YearRegional
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Jan 23FridayBasant PanchamiRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Feb 1SundayGuru Ravidas JayantiRegional
Feb 3TuesdayShab-e-BaratRegional
Feb 15SundayMaha ShivratriRegional
Mar 3TuesdayHolika DahanRegional
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 13FridayJamaat-ul-VidaRegional
Mar 19ThursdayCheti ChandRegional
Mar 21SaturdayEid-ul-FitrRegional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Bank ClosingRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 6MondayEaster MondayRegional
Apr 14TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti - VaisakhiRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 3SundayVeer Keshari Chand Shaheed DiwasRegional
May 27WednesdayEid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Regional
Jun 26FridayMoharramRegional
Jul 16ThursdayHarelaRegional
Aug 4TuesdayChehallumRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Aug 26WednesdayEid-e-Milad - BarawafatRegional
Aug 28FridayRaksha BandhanRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Sep 17ThursdayVishwakarma PujaRegional
Sep 25FridayAnant ChaturdashiRegional
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Oct 11SundayMaharaja Agrasen JayantiRegional
Oct 20TuesdayDashara (Vijayadashami) - (Mahanavami)Regional
Oct 26MondayMaharishi Valmiki JayantiRegional
Nov 7SaturdayDeepawali (Narak Chaturdashi)Regional
Nov 8SundayDeepawaliRegional
Nov 10TuesdayDeepawali (Govardhan Puja)Regional
Nov 11WednesdayBhaiyya DoojRegional
Nov 15SundayChhath PujaRegional
Nov 20FridayIgas-BagwalRegional
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti - Guru Teg Bahadur Shaheed DiwasRegional
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Download: Uttarakhand Government Notification

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

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, Pooja Holidays refer to major Hindu religious festivals and regional cultural observances that are deeply rooted in local traditions. While schools and temples may observe extended celebrations, government offices and institutions follow official holiday notifications on the key festival dates listed below.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Oct 20TuesdayDashara (Vijayadashami) - (Mahanavami)Regional
Nov 7SaturdayDeepawali (Narak Chaturdashi)Regional
Nov 8SundayDeepawaliRegional
Nov 10TuesdayDeepawali (Govardhan Puja)Regional
Nov 11WednesdayBhaiyya DoojRegional
Nov 20FridayIgas-BagwalRegional

Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand in 2026

Bank holidays in Uttarakhand are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and follow notifications issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) along with state government orders. These holidays apply to nationalised, private, and cooperative banks across the state. Banks also remain closed on all Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month. If you’re searching for “today bank holiday in Uttarakhand” or “tomorrow bank holiday in Uttarakhand”, this list helps avoid banking, payment, and payroll delays. Some of the major bank holidays expected in Uttarakhand in 2026 include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Bank ClosingRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Government/Public Holidays in Uttarakhand in 2026

Uttarakhand Government Holidays 2026 apply to state government offices, public sector units, schools, and colleges across the state. This updated Uttarakhand public holiday list 2026 ensures citizens and organisations stay aligned with official state notifications. Some of the major Government / Public Holidays holidays expected in Uttarakhand in 2026 include:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Month-wise Uttarakhand Holidays 2026

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

Uttarakhand Holidays January 2026:

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

Uttarakhand Holidays February 2026:

  • Guru Ravidas Jayanti (Feb 1)
  • Shab-e-Barat (Feb 3)
  • Maha Shivratri (Feb 15)

Uttarakhand Holidays March 2026:

  • Holika Dahan (Mar 3)
  • Holi (Mar 4)
  • Jamaat-ul-Vida (Mar 13)
  • Cheti Chand (Mar 19)
  • Eid-ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
  • Ram Navami (Mar 26)
  • Mahavir Jayanti (Mar 31)

Uttarakhand Holidays April 2026:

  • Annual Bank Closing (Apr 1)
  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Easter Monday (Apr 6)
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti - Vaisakhi (Apr 14)

Uttarakhand Holidays May 2026:

  • Buddha Purnima (May 1)
  • Veer Keshari Chand Shaheed Diwas (May 3)
  • Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (May 27)

Uttarakhand Holidays June 2026:

  • Moharram (Jun 26)

Uttarakhand Holidays July 2026:

  • Harela (Jul 16)

Uttarakhand Holidays August 2026:

  • Chehallum (Aug 4)
  • Independence Day (Aug 15)
  • Eid-e-Milad - Barawafat (Aug 26)
  • Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28)

Uttarakhand Holidays September 2026:

  • Janmashtami (Sep 4)
  • Vishwakarma Puja (Sep 17)
  • Anant Chaturdashi (Sep 25)

Uttarakhand Holidays October 2026:

  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
  • Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (Oct 11)
  • Dashara (Vijayadashami) - (Mahanavami) (Oct 20)
  • Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (Oct 26)

Uttarakhand Holidays November 2026:

  • Deepawali (Narak Chaturdashi) (Nov 7)
  • Deepawali (Nov 8)
  • Deepawali (Govardhan Puja) (Nov 10)
  • Bhaiyya Dooj (Nov 11)
  • Chhath Puja (Nov 15)
  • Igas-Bagwal (Nov 20)
  • Guru Nanak Jayanti - Guru Teg Bahadur Shaheed Diwas (Nov 24)

Uttarakhand Holidays December 2026:

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

How HR teams use this Uttarakhand holiday list?

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

Is Makar Sankranti a public holiday in Uttarakhand?

Yes. Makar Sankranti is officially declared and widely observed across the state.

How many government holidays are there in Uttarakhand in 2026?

The number may vary slightly, but Uttarakhand typically observes 20–25 public and regional holidays each year.

Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Uttarakhand?

No. Bank holidays follow RBI guidelines in addition to state government notifications.

Is Igas-Bagwal a state holiday?

Yes. Igas-Bagwal is officially observed as a regional festival in Uttarakhand.

Is today a holiday in Uttarakhand?

This page clearly indicates whether today is a holiday based on official notifications.

Are Uttarakhand holidays applicable across all districts?

Yes. Declared government holidays apply across all districts of Uttarakhand.

Does this holiday list apply to private companies?

Private organisations may follow internal policies, but most align closely with the official Uttarakhand government holiday list.

How do Uttarakhand holidays impact payroll processing?

Payroll teams must adjust salary processing and bank submission timelines around bank holidays to avoid delays.

Does greytHR support Uttarakhand holiday automation?

Yes. greytHR automatically applies Uttarakhand-specific holiday calendars to leave, attendance, 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 Uttarakhand 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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