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Public Holidays in Uttar Pradesh 2026

Complete Uttar Pradesh 2026 holiday calendar. 9 gazetted public holidays and 17 restricted holidays, month by month, with Holi, Diwali, and Dussehra for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Uttar Pradesh. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

9

Public

Gazetted

17

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

North India

Region

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Quick Read

Uttar Pradesh notifies 9 gazetted public holidays for 2026 including the 3 national days. It also lists 17 restricted and festival holidays such as Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, and Raksha Bandhan, several of which most establishments observe. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy.

Public Holidays

Uttar Pradesh Gazetted Holidays 2026

9 gazetted public holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: UP Government 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

2 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday State
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Mar

March 2026

2 holidays
27 Mar Ram Navami Friday State
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday State
Apr

April 2026

2 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday State
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday State
Aug

August 2026

1 holiday
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
Oct

October 2026

1 holiday
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
Dec

December 2026

1 holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday State

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official Uttar Pradesh gazette before locking payroll.

Restricted & Festival Holidays

Restricted / Festival Holidays 2026

These include major festivals such as Holi, Diwali, and Dussehra. Most establishments observe them. Confirm your list against the state gazette.

Date Day Occasion
03 Jan 2026 Saturday Hazrat Ali Jayanti
15 Feb 2026 Sunday Maha Shivratri
03 Mar 2026 Tuesday Holi
21 Mar 2026 Saturday Id-ul-Fitr
01 May 2026 Friday Buddha Purnima
27 May 2026 Wednesday Bakrid (Eid al-Adha)
26 Jun 2026 Friday Muharram
25 Aug 2026 Tuesday Eid-e-Milad
28 Aug 2026 Friday Raksha Bandhan
04 Sep 2026 Friday Janmashtami
20 Oct 2026 Tuesday Maha Navami
21 Oct 2026 Wednesday Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra
08 Nov 2026 Sunday Diwali / Deepavali
09 Nov 2026 Monday Govardhan Puja
11 Nov 2026 Wednesday Bhai Dooj
24 Nov 2026 Tuesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
23 Dec 2026 Wednesday Hazrat Ali Jayanti
Employer Guide

How Uttar Pradesh holidays apply at work

01

Gazetted public holidays

The 9 gazetted holidays are paid days off. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere across UP.

02

Festival and restricted days

UP notifies many festivals such as Holi, Diwali, and Dussehra in the restricted or general list. Most establishments observe them. Confirm which are paid under your policy.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the UP Dukan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam (Shops and Establishments Act) and policy. Typical practice is 10 to 14 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Noida / NCR note

Staff in Noida and Greater Noida follow the UP calendar, not Delhi. Apply holidays by the employee work location.

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FAQ

Uttar Pradesh Public Holidays FAQ

How many public holidays does Uttar Pradesh have in 2026?
Uttar Pradesh notifies 9 gazetted public holidays for 2026, plus 17 restricted and festival holidays such as Holi, Diwali, and Dussehra. Confirm the exact gazetted list with the state notification.
What are the national holidays in Uttar Pradesh 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Uttar Pradesh for 2026 are Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October. These are compulsory paid holidays everywhere.
Is Diwali a holiday in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Diwali on 8 November 2026 is a major Uttar Pradesh holiday, often with the following day (Govardhan Puja) and Bhai Dooj also observed. Most offices and establishments stay closed during the Diwali window.
Why are some Uttar Pradesh festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid-e-Milad depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Uttar Pradesh may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm before locking attendance.
How does factoHR India manage the Uttar Pradesh holiday calendar?
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If you employ staff in Uttar Pradesh, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Uttar Pradesh, and working-hour and overtime rules in Uttar Pradesh. Keep every Uttar Pradesh statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.