Gujarat Holidays 2026: Government, Bank & Public Holidays
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Gujarat Holidays 2026
Government, Bank and Public Holidays List

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Is today a Holiday in Gujarat?

Today

(28 January 2026)
in Gujarat
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Gujarat Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.

Is tomorrow a Holiday in Gujarat?

Tomorrow

(29 January 2026)
in Gujarat
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for “tomorrow holiday in Gujarat” or “Gujarat government declared holiday tomorrow” usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Gujarat Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Gujarat holiday date you are looking for!

Weekend Holiday Status

*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued.
**Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
The Gujarat Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.

Since people often look up details such as the Gujarat holiday list 2026, Gujarat government holidays, bank holidays in Gujarat, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Gujarat today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.

List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Gujarat 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Feb 15SundayMaha ShivaratriRegional
Mar 4WednesdayHoli (2nd Day) - DhuletiRegional
Mar 19ThursdayCheti Chand / Parsi New Year Day (Pateti)Regional
Mar 21SaturdayId-Ul-Fitr (L.E.)Regional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir Janma KalyanakRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank AccountsRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 4SaturdayEaster SaturdayRegional
Apr 14TuesdayDr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar's BirthdayRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 27WednesdayBakri IdRegional
Jun 26FridayMoharamRegional
Jul 16ThursdayRathayatraRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Aug 26WednesdayMilad-Un-Nabi (Prophet Mohammad's Birthday)Regional
Aug 28FridayRaksha BandhanRegional
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Sep 15ThursdaySamvatsariRegional
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Oct 20TuesdayDussehraRegional
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 10MondayGujarati New Year DayRegional
Nov 11WednesdayBhai BijRegional
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanak's Birthday / Guru Teg Bahadur's BirthdayRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional

Download: Gujarat Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and Gandhinagar
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Gujarat

In Gujarat, Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) is a massive festival celebrated with kite flying. The state government observes an official General Holiday for this occasion. Unlike many other states where the date varies, Gujarat marks it on January 14. Note: The day after Uttarayan, known as "Vassi Uttarayan" (January 15), is often an Optional Holiday for government employees.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Nov 8SundayDiwaliRegional
Nov 10MondayGujarati New Year DayRegional
Nov 11WednesdayBhai BijRegional

Bank Holidays in Gujarat in 2026

Bank holidays in Gujarat are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and apply to all scheduled banks. These include national holidays, major festivals, state-specific observances and second/fourth Saturdays. Some of the major bank holidays expected in Gujarat in 2026 include: If you’re searching for “today bank holiday in Gujarat” or “tomorrow bank holiday in Gujarat,” this list will help you stay informed and avoid payment or payroll delays.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 4WednesdayHoli (2nd Day) - DhuletiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank AccountsRegional
Apr 14TuesdayDr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar's BirthdayRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Oct 20TuesdayDussehraRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmasRegional

Government/Public Holidays in Gujarat in 2026

This updated Gujarat public holiday list 2026 ensures citizens and businesses stay aligned with the official state calendar.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 14WednesdayMakar SankrantiRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 19ThursdayCheti Chand / Parsi New Year Day (Pateti)Regional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Sep 4FridayJanmashtamiRegional
Oct 2FridayGandhi JayantiNational
Nov 10MondayGujarati New Year DayRegional

Month-wise Gujarat Holidays 2026

The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Gujarat in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Gujarat Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:

Gujarat Holidays January 2026:

  • Makar Sankranti (Jan 14)
  • Republic Day (Jan 26)

Gujarat Holidays February 2026:

  • Maha Shivaratri (Feb 15)

Gujarat Holidays March 2026:

  • Holi (2nd Day) - Dhuleti (Mar 4)
  • Cheti Chand / Parsi New Year Day (Pateti) (Mar 19)
  • Id-Ul-Fitr (L.E.) (Mar 21)
  • Ram Navami (Mar 26)
  • Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (Mar 31)

Gujarat Holidays April 2026:

  • Annual Closing of Bank Accounts (Apr 1)
  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Easter Saturday (Apr 4)
  • Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Birthday (Apr 14)

Gujarat Holidays May 2026:

  • Buddha Purnima (May 1)
  • Bakri Id (May 27)

Gujarat Holidays June 2026:

  • Moharam (Jun 26)

Gujarat Holidays July 2026:

  • Rathayatra (Jul 16)

Gujarat Holidays August 2026:

  • Independence Day (Aug 15)
  • Milad-Un-Nabi (Prophet Mohammad's Birthday) (Aug 26)
  • Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28)

Gujarat Holidays September 2026:

  • Janmashtami (Sep 4)
  • Samvatsari (Sep 15)

Gujarat Holidays October 2026:

  • Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
  • Dussehra (Oct 20)

Gujarat Holidays November 2026:

  • Diwali (Nov 8)
  • Gujarati New Year Day (Nov 10)
  • Bhai Bij (Nov 11)
  • Guru Nanak's Birthday / Guru Teg Bahadur's Birthday (Nov 24)

Gujarat Holidays December 2026:

  • Christmas (Dec 25)

How HR teams use this Gujarat holiday list?

HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Gujarat Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Gujarat
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters

FAQs on Gujarat Holidays in 2026

Is Gujarat Foundation Day a holiday?

Gujarat Foundation Day (1 May) may or may not be observed as a public holiday depending on the 2026 notification.

How many public holidays are there in Gujarat in 2026?

The total number of Gujarat public holidays 2026 will depend on the official list published by the state government.

Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Gujarat?

Generally yes, but bank holidays may differ based on RBI and state notifications.

Which are the major government holidays in Gujarat in 2026?

Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Holi, Diwali, Eid holidays, Christmas, and major regional festivals.

How does the holiday list affect payroll processing?

Holidays impact attendance, overtime, shift planning, leave balances, and salary calculations.

Where can I download the Gujarat Government Holidays 2026 PDF?

The official PDF will be available on the Gujarat Government Secretariat website once released.

Do banks in Gujarat follow a different holiday list?

Yes. Bank holidays follow RBI + Gujarat State Government notifications.

How does this list help HR & payroll teams?

It supports resource planning, leave structuring, overtime budgeting, and compliance tracking.

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Disclaimer
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Gujarat and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.
Table of content
  • All holidays
  • Pooja holidays
  • Bank holidays
  • Government/public holidays
  • Month-wise holidays
  • How HR teams use this list
  • FAQs
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