Key Highlights
- Himachal Pradesh has declared 20 public/government holidays for 2026, combining national observances with regional festivals.
- Of these, 4 are national holidays observed across every Indian state (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti).
- The remaining dates reflect Himachal Pradesh's own regional festivals and state-specific observances.
- Companies operating in Himachal Pradesh should plan leave and attendance policies around this calendar.
List of Himachal Pradesh Public Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | Sunday | Statehood Day | State Holiday |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Guru Ravidas's Birthday | Religious Holiday |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Mahashivratri | Religious Holiday |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi | Regional Holiday |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Religious Holiday |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Religious Holiday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday | National Holiday |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Himachal Day | State Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Religious Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Religious Holiday |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Religious Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmashtami | Religious Holiday |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Regional Holiday |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Religious Holiday |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Religious Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Religious Holiday |
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FAQs for Himachal Pradesh Holidays 2026
What are the major public holidays in Himachal Pradesh for 2026?
Himachal Pradesh observes 20 declared holidays in 2026, including the national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) plus its own regional festivals — see the full table above.
Are public holidays in Himachal Pradesh the same as the central government's list?
No — while Himachal Pradesh observes the same core national holidays as every state, it also declares its own additional regional and religious holidays that don't apply elsewhere in India.
Are these dates final?
Dates tied to the Islamic lunar calendar (Eid, Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi) are provisional until confirmed by moon sighting, and state governments can amend their official notification. Always confirm close to the date.
How should HR use this Himachal Pradesh holiday list?
Load it into your HRMS at the start of the year so it's excluded from leave-balance calculations automatically, and revisit lunar-calendar dates a few weeks before they occur.
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