Jharkhand Holidays 2026
Every 2026 holiday in Jharkhand on one page: state government public and restricted holidays, bank holidays, central government and school holidays.
How holidays work in Jharkhand
Three lists decide who gets a day off in Jharkhand. The state government notifies its own list every year, usually in November or December for the following year. For 2026 it has 33 public holidays on which state government offices are closed.
Banks follow the Reserve Bank of India list for its Ranchi office: 22 bank holidays in 2026, on top of every Sunday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month. A bank holiday also stops cheque clearing, so payments due that day move to the next working day.
Central government offices in Jharkhand follow the national list of the Department of Personnel and Training: 14 compulsory holidays for the whole country, three more chosen for each state by the central government employees' coordination committee in its capital, and two restricted holidays of each employee's choice. Schools follow the education department's own calendar, which adds summer and winter vacations.
2 of this year's state holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so no extra day off is given for them. Dates of Muslim festivals depend on the sighting of the moon and can move by a day; the government announces any change a day or two before.
List of holidays in Jharkhand 2026
"Closed" shows who gets the day off. Gazetted means the state or central government offices close; restricted holidays are optional days for state government staff.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Closed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | Monday | Sohrai | Gazetted | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Tuesday | Sohrai (Khuntaw) | Gazetted | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday |  Makar Sankranti |
Gazetted | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Friday |  Basant Panchami |
Gazetted | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday |  Republic Day |
Gazetted | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Monday | Municipal (General) Election 2026 | Bank holiday | |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday |  Holika Dahan |
Gazetted | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wednesday |  Holi |
Gazetted | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitrmoon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday |  Ram Navami |
Gazetted | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
Bank holiday | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday |  Mahavir Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday |  Good Friday |
Gazetted | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday |  Ambedkar Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday |  Buddha Purnima /  May Day (Labour Day) |
Gazetted | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)moon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) | Bank holiday | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Ashura)moon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Hul Diwas | Gazetted | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Thursday |  Rath Yatra |
Gazetted | |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday |  Independence Day |
Gazetted | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad)moon sighting | Gazetted | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Friday |  Raksha Bandhan |
Gazetted | |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday |  Janmashtami |
Gazetted | |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday |  Ganesh Chaturthi |
Gazetted | |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Thursday |  Vishwakarma Puja |
Gazetted | |
| 22 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Karma Puja | Gazetted | |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Karma Puja (Phoolkhosi) | Gazetted | |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday |  Gandhi Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Monday |  Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
Gazetted | |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday |  Maha Navami /  Dussehra |
Gazetted | |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday |  Diwali |
Gazetted | |
| 9 Nov 2026 | Monday |  Govardhan Puja |
Gazetted | |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday |  Bhai Dooj |
Gazetted | |
| 16 Nov 2026 | Monday |  Chhath Puja |
Gazetted | |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday |  Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Gazetted | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |  Christmas |
Gazetted |
Bank holidays in Jharkhand 2026
Under the RBI rule in force since September 2015, all banks close on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. They are shown below with the RBI holidays for Ranchi. Online banking, UPI and ATMs keep working on bank holidays. See the full bank holiday page.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Monday | Municipal (General) Election 2026 |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holika Dahan |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima / May Day (Labour Day) |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Ashura) |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 8 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 22 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Karma Puja |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Monday | Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 16 Nov 2026 | Monday | Chhath Puja |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 28 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Major festivals in Jharkhand in 2026
- Makar Sankranti Wednesday, 14 January 2026 · State Govt closed Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into Capricorn and the start of Uttarayan, celebrated across India with holy dips, til-gud sweets, kites, charity and harvest feasts.
- Republic Day Monday, 26 January 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Republic Day marks the day in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into force and the country became a sovereign democratic republic with an elected head of state.
- Holi Wednesday, 4 March 2026 · State Govt, Bank closed Holi is the Hindu spring festival of colours, beginning with the Holika Dahan bonfire on Phalguna Purnima and followed by a day of playing with colour and water.
- Eid-ul-Fitr Saturday, 21 March 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Eid ul-Fitr is the festival of breaking the fast at the end of Ramadan, marked by the Eid prayer, charity to the poor, new clothes, sweet seviyan and family visits.
- Ram Navami Thursday, 26 March 2026 · State Govt closed Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Ram, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, at noon in Ayodhya, on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, with puja, fasting, recitation and processions.
- Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday, 31 March 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, whose teachings on non violence, truth and simple living guide Jains across the world.
- Good Friday Friday, 3 April 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Good Friday is the solemn day on which Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, observed with fasting, prayer and the Way of the Cross.
- Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday, 14 April 2026 · State Govt, Bank closed Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April honours Dr B.R. Ambedkar, chief architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of equality, with tributes, processions and public events.
- Buddha Purnima Friday, 1 May 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha, observed on the Vaishakha full moon with prayers, meditation, charity and lamps at viharas across India.
- Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) Wednesday, 27 May 2026 · State Govt, Central Govt closed Eid ul-Adha, called Bakrid in India, honours the Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice for God and is marked with Eid prayers, animal sacrifice and sharing of meat with the poor.
- Independence Day Saturday, 15 August 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Independence Day marks the end of British rule on 15 August 1947, and in 2026 India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting across the country.
- Gandhi Jayanti Friday, 2 October 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed 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.
- Dussehra Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, recalling Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.
- Diwali Sunday, 8 November 2026 · Central Govt closed 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 night of Kartik.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday, 24 November 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed 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 gurdwaras.
- Christmas Friday, 25 December 2026 · State Govt, Bank, Central Govt closed Christmas on 25 December celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with midnight Mass, carols, decorated trees, cribs, plum cake and sharing with the poor.
Holidays month by month
Organisations in Jharkhand
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Jharkhand in 2026?
The Jharkhand government has notified 33 public holidays for 2026 on which its offices are closed.
How many bank holidays are there in Jharkhand in 2026?
Banks in Jharkhand are closed on 22 holidays in 2026 under the RBI list for its Ranchi office, in addition to all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Are banks in Jharkhand closed on Saturdays?
Banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. They work on the first, third and fifth Saturdays unless that day is a holiday.
What is the next holiday in Jharkhand?
The next holiday is Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) on Monday, 19 October 2026, when state govt, bank offices are closed.
Is Makar Sankranti a holiday in Jharkhand in 2026?
Yes. Makar Sankranti falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 and is a holiday for state govt offices in Jharkhand.
Is Republic Day a holiday in Jharkhand in 2026?
Yes. Republic Day falls on Monday, 26 January 2026 and is a holiday for state govt, bank, central govt offices in Jharkhand.
Next 60 days in Jharkhand
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19 OctMon
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
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20 OctTue
Dussehra
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20 OctTue
Maha Navami
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8 NovSun
Diwali
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9 NovMon
Govardhan Puja
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11 NovWed
Bhai Dooj
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16 NovMon
Chhath Puja
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24 NovTue
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Holidays and festivals calendar: October and November 2026
Public holidays in Jharkhand (bank, central government, state government and school lists) and major festivals across India. Restricted and minor days are left out.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2
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. |
3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11
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... |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17
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... |
18 |
| 19
Monday, 19 October Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) Maha Ashtami is the eighth and most powerful day of Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja, marked by worship of Goddess Durga, Sandhi Puja and Kanya Pujan. |
20
Tuesday, 20 October Dussehra / Maha Navami Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, recalling Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
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... |
| 9
Monday, 9 November Govardhan Puja Govardhan Puja, also called Annakut, recalls little Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter Braj from Indra's storm, and is marked with a mountain of food... |
10 | 11
Wednesday, 11 November Bhai Dooj Bhai Dooj closes the Diwali festival, as sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads, feed them and pray for their long life, and brothers give gifts an... |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16
Monday, 16 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. |
17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24
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... |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 |
Public holiday Major festival Today
- Sat, 17 Oct
Durga Puja - Mon, 19 Oct
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
- Tue, 20 Oct
Dussehra / Maha Navami
- Sun, 8 Nov
Diwali
- Mon, 9 Nov
Govardhan Puja
- Wed, 11 Nov
Bhai Dooj
- Mon, 16 Nov
Chhath Puja
- Tue, 24 Nov
Guru Nanak Jayanti