Rajasthan’s public life has always been shaped by movement: of people, of seasons, of Rajputana armies, bejeweled caravans, and nomadic pilgrims. Long before modern constitutional administration was in place, the region functioned through princely courts, desert trade routes, and ritual calendars closely tied to the desert climate and the community. That legacy still influences how holidays are observed today.
While some states make public holidays feel purely administrative, Rajasthan’s calendar has a visible social presence. Many holidays coincide with festivals that put a real pause on the normal rhythm of life.
Wholesale and local markets slow down or close, travel patterns change, and entire districts shift pace depending on local observances.
The state’s official holiday list reflects this reality while it balances nationally important days with regionally significant festivals and historical commemorations.
While government offices follow a notified calendar, observance often goes beyond it. A holiday in the Land of Kings is frequently a marker of season, faith, or identity, and its impact varies widely between cities, towns, and rural areas.
List of National, Public, and Regional Holidays in Rajasthan for 2027
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2 | Jan 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day | National |
| 3 | Mar 06 | Saturday | Mahashivratri | Religious |
| 4 | Mar 10 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Fitr* | Religious |
| 5 | Mar 22 | Monday | Holi | Religious |
| 6 | Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 7 | Apr 07 | Wednesday | Rajasthan Day | Cultural/Public |
| 8 | Apr 15 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Religious |
| 9 | Apr 19 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti | Religious |
| 10 | May 17 | Monday | Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* | Religious |
| 11 | May 20 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 12 | Jun 07 | Monday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | Cultural/Public |
| 13 | Jun 16 | Wednesday | Muharram* | Religious |
| 14 | Aug 04 | Wednesday | Teej | Religious |
| 15 | Aug 15 | Sunday | Independence Day | National |
| 16 | Aug 25 | Wednesday | Janmashtami | Religious |
| 17 | Oct 02 | Saturday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 18 | Oct 09 | Saturday | Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Religious |
| 19 | Oct 29 | Friday | Diwali | Religious |
| 20 | Oct 30 | Saturday | Govardhan Puja | Religious |
| 21 | Oct 31 | Sunday | Bhai Dooj | Religious |
| 22 | Nov 14 | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| 23 | Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Religious |
*Dates for certain religious festivals may vary based on lunar calendars and official state notifications. Islamic festival dates may shift by a day based on moon sighting.
Major Religious Holidays 2026
| S.No. | Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| 1 | Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2 | Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| 3 | Feb 15 | Sunday | Mahashivratri | Religious |
| 4 | Mar 03 | Tuesday | Holi | Religious |
| 5 | Mar 19 | Thursday | Rajasthan Day | Cultural/Public |
| 6 | Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr* | Religious |
| 7 | Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Religious |
| 8 | Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Religious |
| 9 | Apr 03 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 10 | May 01 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Religious |
| 11 | May 28 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* | Religious |
| 12 | Jun 17 | Wednesday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | Cultural/Public |
| 13 | Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram* | Religious |
| 14 | Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 15 | Aug 15 | Saturday | Teej | Religious |
| 16 | Sep 04 | Friday | Janmashtami | Religious |
| 17 | Oct 02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 18 | Oct 20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Religious |
| 19 | Nov 08 | Sunday | Diwali | Religious |
| 20 | Nov 09 | Monday | Govardhan Puja | Religious |
| 21 | Nov 11 | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj | Religious |
| 22 | Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| 23 | Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Religious |
*Islamic festival dates are tentative and may shift based on moon sighting.
For Those in Rajasthan
The notified holiday list determines closures and which services remain available, for government offices and other institutions alike.
Festivals such as Teej, Gangaur, and Diwali carry far more social weight than their administrative classification suggests.
Private companies are not obligated by the state to observe all state holidays, although they do adapt their working days around major festive events because of manpower availability, travel conditions, and traditions.
In tourist areas, holiday seasons often bring more movement rather than downtime, as many people from Rajasthan who work in other states return home for the festivals.
Also Read: Holiday List in Odisha 2027
FAQs
The state is deeply tied to religious and seasonal traditions. Many festivals are not symbolic observances but community-wide events that affect travel, commerce, and public participation, making them significant enough to warrant official recognition.
2. What is Rajasthan Diwas, and why is it important?
Rajasthan Diwas marks the state’s formation in 1949, when several princely states, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer, merged to form Greater Rajasthan. It was long observed on March 30, but since 2025 the state celebrates it on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (the Hindu New Year), which falls on April 7 in 2027.
Some practices differ from region to region. Teej, for example, is a major event in and around Jaipur but may make less of an impression in Udaipur, Mount Abu, or elsewhere. Official closures are fixed statewide, but their impact varies.
4. Do banks and private offices follow the Rajasthan holiday list?
Banks follow the holiday schedule set by the Reserve Bank of India, which overlaps with most national and religious holidays but not all regional ones. Private offices set their own holiday calendars.
5. Are optional holidays common in Rajasthan?
Yes. Government employees can choose from a list of optional or restricted holidays to observe festivals that matter to them, without requiring a statewide closure. Private companies set their own holiday policies, usually prioritizing major festivals and national days.
