Uttar Pradesh does not treat holidays as symbolic pauses. Here, a holiday changes how the state moves. Courts adjourn. Transport patterns shift. Government offices close decisively, not halfway. When a festival arrives, especially a religious one, it does not sit quietly on a calendar. It alters routines across districts in visible ways.
In cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Noida, this effect is immediate. Administrative work slows sharply on notified days. Schools and colleges align their schedules around the state list rather than the central one. In smaller towns and rural districts, observance is often broader than what the table suggests, especially during festivals tied to the Ramayana cycle or the Islamic calendar.
Uttar Pradesh’s holiday calendar is shaped by scale. As one of India’s most populous and religiously diverse states, Uttar Pradesh keeps its list of official holidays relatively short and fills the gaps through convention and local tradition. The result is a list that looks conservative on paper but is wide in practice.
The holiday list below covers the commonly notified and institutionally observed holidays in Uttar Pradesh for 2027, based on the calculations the state follows.
List of National, Public, and Regional Holidays in Uttar Pradesh for 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| Jan 01 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 15 | Friday | Makar Sankranti | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 06 | Saturday | Maha Shivratri | Religious |
| Mar 10 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Fitr* | Religious |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Holi | Religious |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| Apr 14 | Wednesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Public |
| Apr 15 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Religious |
| May 17 | Monday | Bakrid (Eid-ul-Azha)* | Religious |
| Jun 16 | Wednesday | Muharram* | Religious |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 25 | Wednesday | Janmashtami | Religious |
| Oct 02 | Saturday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 09 | Saturday | Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Religious |
| Oct 29 | Friday | Diwali | Religious |
| Nov 14 | Sunday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Religious |
*Dates for certain festivals follow the lunar calendar and reflect commonly observed 2027 calculations. Islamic festival dates may shift by a day based on moon sighting.
Major Religious Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|
| Jan 01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri | Religious |
| Mar 04 | Wednesday | Holi | Religious |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr* | Religious |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Religious |
| Apr 03 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Public |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakrid (Eid-ul-Azha)* | Religious |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram* | Religious |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Sep 04 | Friday | Janmashtami | Religious |
| Oct 02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Religious |
| Nov 08 | Sunday | Diwali | Religious |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Religious |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Religious |
*Islamic festival dates are tentative and may shift based on moon sighting.
How Holidays Work in Uttar Pradesh
State government offices follow this list rigidly. Court calendars, district administration, and universities are all set around these dates, leaving little room for adjustment. Religious festivals often carry practical significance well beyond their religious or cultural importance, especially in districts where local festivals are common.
Private-sector employers generally observe national holidays and important religious festivals. In industrial zones and across the NCR, formal adherence may be lower, but attendance often follows public sentiment. Banks follow RBI notifications, which largely match this list, though not every year.
Also Read: Holiday List in Uttarakhand 2027
FAQs
1. Are all these holidays celebrated in the entire state?
Yes. These holidays are applicable at the state level when it comes to government institutions, although the fervor with which these are celebrated differs from district to district.
2. Why does Uttar Pradesh have fewer regional public holidays than other states?
The state relies more on religious and national holidays; regional observances are usually handled locally and do not require state notification.
3. Is this list mandatory for the private sector?
No. Private employers set their own holiday policies, though most observe national holidays.
4. Why do some festival dates change every year?
A large number of religious events are based on the lunar calendar, so their dates change every year compared to the Gregorian calendar.
5. Are banks closed on all these days?
Banks follow RBI-designated holidays, which may differ slightly from state government lists.
