Rajastan Holidays 2026
Government, Bank & Public Holidays List

Rajasthan Day (30 March) is a regionally significant day celebrating the formation of the state. Its inclusion as a public holiday in the 2026 official list depends on the specific notification from the government.

The number may vary each year depending on the official notification, but Rajasthan generally has around 25–30 government/public holidays annually.

Yes. In most cases, public holidays declared by the state government are treated as government holidays for offices, schools, and institutions.

Major holidays include Republic Day, Holi, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Eid, Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Ramdev Jayanti, Gandhi Jayanti, and Diwali.

Payroll teams must adjust salary cut-offs, bank processing dates, and payout schedules around Rajasthan bank holidays to avoid delays.

You can download the official holiday calendar PDF directly from the Rajasthan Government Secretariat website once it is released.

Private companies may follow their own holiday policy, but most adopt the official Rajasthan Govt holidays list with minor customisations.

Jaipur, being the capital, observes all state-wide government and bank holidays. Additionally, local holidays for events like the Jaipur Literature Festival or local fairs may be observed by some institutions, though they are not typically gazetted state holidays.

You should check official press releases from the Rajasthan Government Secretariat, local news channels, or the official district administration websites for sudden holiday declarations due to emergencies or events.

School winter holidays in Rajasthan are typically scheduled in late December and early January. For the 2025-26 session, they are expected to be around December 25, 2025, to January 5, 2026.