

Haryana’s holidays are just like the people of the state - joyful, vibrant and expressive! Even when the calendar looks like it is, the effect on daily life is immediate. In districts closer to to country’s capital - Delhi, the essence is administrative; otherwise, almost every other government building, judiciary or public office closes. In rural belts, it's agricultural and religious first, official second.
Unlike states where regional festivals dominate the public calendar, Haryana keeps its notified list tight. Most observance flows through nationally recognised days and a handful of religious festivals that cut across communities. The real variation appears not in what is listed, but in how strongly each district responds once a holiday is imminent.
The calendar below reflects commonly notified and institutionally followed holidays in Haryana, using the same date logic already applied across other state lists.
List of National, Public, and Regional Holidays in Haryana for 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri | Religious |
| Mar 04 | Wednesday | Holi | Religious |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Religious |
| Apr 03 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Public |
| May 01 | Friday | May Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Sep 04 | Friday | Janmashtami | Religious |
| Oct 02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dasami (Dussehra) | Religious |
| Nov 08 | Sunday | Diwali | Religious |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Religious |
Dates for certain festivals follow the lunar calendar and reflect commonly observed 2026 calculations.
How Holidays Function in Haryana
Administrative divisions of the state observe the above list closely, with little deviation. Court schedules, district offices, and public universities plan their work calendars around these dates well in advance. In districts that are adjacent to the National Capital Region, private offices often mirror central holiday patterns, while rural employers lean more heavily on religious and regional observances.
Banks follow Reserve Bank notifications, which overlap substantially with this list but may differ slightly year to year. Schools and colleges generally align with the state calendar, though examination schedules can override individual holidays.
Also Read: Holiday List in Assam 2026
FAQs
1. Does Haryana have state-specific regional holidays?
Haryana’s official list is limited in this regard. Most regional observance happens informally rather than through gazette notification.
2. Are all religious festivals listed here public holidays?
Only those consistently notified at the state level appear in the main table year after year.
3. Do private companies have to observe these holidays?
Private employers have always followed their own policies and HR directives, though national holidays are widely observed in most of their holiday lists.
4. Why do some festival dates change every year?
Several religious festivals follow the lunar calendar, which shifts annually.
5. Are banks closed on all these days?
Banks follow RBI-designated holidays, which may not fully match the state list every year.

