🔔 Punjab Government Holidays 2026: Your Complete Calendar Guide for Public Holidays in Punjab
Planning for your long weekends and family events? Look no further! We've compiled the **official Punjab Government Holidays 2026** list, providing you with all the essential dates for the upcoming year. This comprehensive **Punjab Holiday Calendar 2026** covers all Gazetted Public Holidays, major religious observances, and state-specific festivals to help you organize your work and leisure time efficiently.
🗓️ January to March 2026: Punjab Government Public Holidays
The year kicks off with a major national holiday and important Sikh and Hindu festivals in the first quarter, as outlined in the official **List of Holidays in Punjab 2026**.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day (National Day) |
| February 1 | Sunday | Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji |
| February 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri |
| March 4 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 21 | Saturday | Idul Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
| March 23 | Monday | Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh |
| March 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
☀️ April to June 2026: Summer Breaks and Cultural Observances
The second quarter features crucial days of remembrance and major seasonal festivals, including the widely celebrated Vaisakhi. Note that April 1st is a **Punjab Bank Holiday 2026** for Annual Accounts Closing.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 8 | Wednesday | Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| April 19 | Sunday | Lord Parshuram Jayanti |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day (Labour Day) |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha / Bakrid (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| June 18 | Thursday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji |
| June 29 | Monday | Kabir Jayanti |
☔ July to September 2026: Mid-Year Celebrations
This period includes the national Independence Day and the highly revered Janam Ashtami festival. Plan your extended weekends around these dates!
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Friday | Martyrdom Day Shaheed Udham Singh Ji |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| September 4 | Friday | Janam Ashtami |
✨ October to December 2026: Festival Season and Year End
The year concludes with the biggest festival block, including Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and the birth and martyrdom anniversaries of revered Sikh Gurus. This is the prime time for utilizing the **Punjab Government Holidays 2026** for travel.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| October 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| October 11 | Sunday | Agarsain Jayanti |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| October 26 | Monday | Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji |
| November 8 | Sunday | Diwali |
| November 9 | Monday | Vishwakarma Day |
| November 16 | Monday | Shahidi Divas S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Guru Nanak Jayanti) |
| December 14 | Monday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas |
💡 Key Takeaways: Planning Your **Punjab Holidays 2026**
Note on Muslim Holidays: Dates for holidays like Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) are subject to change based on the sighting of the moon and official notification by the government. Always verify the final dates closer to the event.
- Weekend Maximizer: Holidays like **Good Friday** (April 3, Friday) and **Christmas** (December 25, Friday) create automatic three-day weekends, perfect for quick getaways.
- Sikh Observances: Punjab, due to its high Sikh population, celebrates several important Gurpurabs and Martyrdom Days, including **Guru Nanak Jayanti** on November 24 and the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji on June 18.
- Diwali 2026: **Diwali** falls on a Sunday, November 8, 2026. However, the following Monday, November 9, is a holiday for **Vishwakarma Day**, providing a valuable two-day break.
Download the Official Punjab Government Holidays 2026 PDF: For the complete official gazette listing and any future amendments, always refer to the official document released by the Punjab Government, Department of Personnel.
Start marking your **Punjab Holiday Calendar 2026** now to make the most of your time off! Share this list with friends and colleagues planning their year!
