Holidays in Chhattisgarh mirror the tribal, agricultural practices, combined with a few constitutional festivals. National festivals are observed throughout India, and aside from these, Hareli, Teeja, and Goncha festivals are recognized, closely related to agricultural practices. Holidays related to religions are observed by all communities, while state-specific festivals have seasons, rather than exact historical instances.
Like most states in India, there may be a variance in dates of festivals according to the lunar calendar. Dates given below are according to the most universally accepted dates observed by various state institutions.
List of National, Public, and Regional Holidays in Chhattisgarh for 2026
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 2 | Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| 3 | Mar 04 | Wednesday | Holi | Religious |
| 4 | Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Religious |
| 5 | Apr 03 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 6 | May 01 | Friday | Labour Day | National |
| 7 | May 01 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 8 | Aug 03 | Monday | Hareli | Regional |
| 9 | Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 10 | Aug 24 | Monday | Teeja | Regional |
| 11 | Sep 04 | Friday | Janmashtami | Religious |
| 12 | Oct 02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 13 | Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami) | Religious |
| 14 | Nov 08 | Sunday | Diwali | Religious |
| 15 | Nov 30 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| 16 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Religious |
Festival dates follow state notifications and lunar calendars; national holidays are fixed.
Those Living and Working in Chhattisgarh
State offices and public institutions follow this calendar closely. Hareli and Teeja, are regional festivals that are more followed outside urban areas and cities, especially within the tribal belts. It is normally seen that private employers start with national holidays and then add regional festivals depending on the workforce composition. Banks will typically follow RBI notifications, which will have a large number of overlaps but are not identical to this list.
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FAQs
1. Are Hareli and Teeja official holidays?
Yes. Hareli is formally recognised as a state holiday. Teeja is also observed at the state level, with stronger uptake in rural districts.
2. Do all districts observe every holiday the same way?
National holidays are uniform. Regional festivals carry different weights depending on local practices.
3. Why are the dates of festivals different each year?
Most religious holidays in India follow the lunar calendar and hence move in a slight misalignment with Gregorian dates, year after year.
4. Is it compulsory for private firms to abide by this list?
No. Private employers formulate their own calendars and many coincide with national holidays as it is easier.
5. Are banks closed on all these days?
Banks follow RBI-declared holidays, which may differ slightly from state lists.