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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) 2026 सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल जयंती
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About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is a national observance observed across India.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) a bank holiday?
Banks close for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) in Gujarat in 2026, following the RBI holiday list of each region. Banks in other states stay open unless the day is a Sunday or a second or fourth Saturday. Pick your state below to check.
Which state governments close for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)?
State government offices close for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) in Gujarat in 2026. Pick your state below for its full holiday list.
Where is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) a restricted holiday?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is a restricted (optional) holiday for state government employees in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in 2026: employees may take it off, but offices stay open.
Is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) a central government holiday?
No. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is not a holiday for central government offices in 2026.
Is the stock market closed on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)?
No. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is not a trading holiday on NSE and BSE in 2026.
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Holidays and festivals calendar: October and November 2026
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Friday, 2 October Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's freedom struggle and the voice of truth and non-violence. |
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Sunday, 11 October Sharad Navratri Sharad Navratri is the nine night autumn festival of the Goddess Durga, beginning with Ghatasthapana and leading up to Dussehra, with fasting, prayer, garba... |
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Saturday, 17 October Durga Puja Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura with grand pandals, dhak drums, prayers and feasts, especially in West Bengal and ea... |
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Tuesday, 20 October Dussehra Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, recalling Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. |
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Sunday, 8 November Diwali Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness with Lakshmi Puja, rows of diyas, sweets and family gatherings on the new moon... |
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Sunday, 15 November Chhath Puja Chhath Puja is a four day festival of Bihar and eastern India in which devotees fast and offer arghya to the setting and rising Sun while standing in water. |
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Tuesday, 24 November Guru Nanak Jayanti Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Prakash Purab, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, with prayers, nagar kirtans, langar and lit up gurdw... |
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Public holiday Major festival Today
- Sat, 17 Oct
Durga Puja - Tue, 20 Oct
Dussehra - Sun, 8 Nov
Diwali - Sun, 15 Nov
Chhath Puja - Tue, 24 Nov
Guru Nanak Jayanti