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Gujarat Holidays 2026 List Verified

Gujarat Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Gujarat, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Ahmedabad and the whole state. 24 public holidays and 8 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Gujarat, General Administration Department (GAD). Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

24

Public

General

8

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

25+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Gujarat?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Gujarat. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

Is tomorrow a holiday in Gujarat?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Gujarat. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

This status checks the current date in India against the official Gujarat 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Gujarat notifies 24 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Uttarayan, Rathayatra, and Diwali. It also lists 8 restricted holidays tied to lunar calendars, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Ahmedabad and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Gujarat Government Holidays 2026

24 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Gujarat GAD 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

2 holidays
14 Jan Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) Wednesday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

1 holiday
15 Feb Maha Shivaratri Sunday Regional
Mar

March 2026

4 holidays
04 Mar Holi (Dhuleti) Wednesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
26 Mar Ram Navami Thursday Regional
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Apr

April 2026

2 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

2 holidays
01 May Buddha Purnima Friday Regional
27 May Bakri Id (Id-ul-Zuha) Wednesday Regional
Jun

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
Jul

July 2026

1 holiday
16 Jul Rathayatra Thursday Regional
Aug

August 2026

3 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
26 Aug Milad-un-Nabi Wednesday Regional
28 Aug Raksha Bandhan Friday Regional
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday Regional
Oct

October 2026

3 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) Tuesday Regional
31 Oct Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti Saturday Regional
Nov

November 2026

3 holidays
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
10 Nov Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas) Tuesday Regional
11 Nov Bhai Bij Wednesday Regional
Dec

December 2026

1 holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

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

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Gujarat 2026

Gujarat bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the same list the RBI follows. Banks also close every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturday.

DateDayBank Holiday
14 Jan 2026WednesdayUttarayan (Makar Sankranti)
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
04 Mar 2026WednesdayHoli (Dhuleti)
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam Navami
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
01 May 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakri Id (Id-ul-Zuha)
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
16 Jul 2026ThursdayRathayatra
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayMilad-un-Nabi
28 Aug 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
31 Oct 2026SaturdaySardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
10 Nov 2026TuesdayGujarati New Year (Bestu Varas)
11 Nov 2026WednesdayBhai Bij
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day

Bank holiday lists are issued by the RBI per state. Confirm the final dates with your bank, as some festival dates are subject to revision.

Restricted Holidays

Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026

Employees may choose a limited number, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

DateDayOccasion
19 Mar 2026ThursdayCheti Chand / Parsi New Year
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
04 Apr 2026SaturdayEaster Saturday
17 Sep 2026ThursdaySamvatsari (Digambar Jain)
18 Sep 2026FridaySamvatsari (Shwetambar Jain)
25 Sep 2026FridayAnant Chaturdashi
25 Oct 2026SundaySharad Purnima
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
Schools & Ahmedabad

School Holidays and Ahmedabad Holidays in Gujarat

Are schools closed tomorrow in Gujarat?

Gujarat schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for summer, Diwali, and mid-term. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for heat, rain, or local events come from a separate District order, so check your school circular and the live status box above.

Is today a holiday in Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and the rest of Gujarat follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Ahmedabad. The city also closes for the main Uttarayan, Rathayatra, and Diwali festival days.

Employer Guide

How Gujarat holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 24 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Employees pick a set number of restricted holidays per company policy, usually two to three. Jain Samvatsari and Parsi New Year are common community choices in Gujarat. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 10 to 14 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

IT-sector note

Ahmedabad and GIFT City IT and ITES units often follow a fixed plus flexi-holiday model. Map each employee to the Gujarat calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this Gujarat 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Gujarat, General Administration Department (GAD) 2026 holiday notification, compiled by the HRMS Software in India compliance team and cross-checked before each update. Last reviewed September 2026. Islamic and lunar festival dates stay provisional until the state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

Gujarat GADPrimary official source Government of Gujarat PortalHoliday notifications
FAQ

Gujarat Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Gujarat?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Gujarat" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Gujarat 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Gujarat government offices and banks close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Gujarat?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Gujarat" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Uttarayan, Rathayatra, Janmashtami, Dussehra, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Ahmedabad and Surat.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Gujarat?
Most Gujarat schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for summer, Diwali, and vacation. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad. For unplanned closures due to heat, rain, or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Ahmedabad?
Ahmedabad follows the Gujarat state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and across the state. Ahmedabad observes major festival days like Uttarayan and Rathayatra as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Gujarat have in 2026?
Gujarat notifies 24 general public holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 8 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Uttarayan, Rathayatra, Diwali, and Gujarati New Year.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Gujarat?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Gujarat declares are the public holidays observed by offices, banks, and most establishments, and the two terms are used interchangeably. The separate set is restricted or optional holidays, which are not compulsory and are chosen by the employee within company policy.
Is the Gujarat 2026 holiday list the same for private and IT companies?
The three national days (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are compulsory for every employer. For the rest, private and IT companies in Gujarat follow the Shops and Establishments Act and their own policy, usually granting 10 to 14 paid holidays from the state list plus a few optional ones. So the calendar is the same reference, but the exact paid days off can vary by company.
How do Gujarat holidays affect payroll and salary?
A declared public holiday is a paid day off, so it does not reduce monthly salary. If an employee works on a public holiday, most Gujarat employers pay overtime or grant a compensatory off as per policy. Payroll teams should mark each holiday correctly in attendance so loss-of-pay, overtime, and weekly-off calculations stay accurate at month end.
How many restricted or optional holidays can a Gujarat employee take?
Gujarat government employees may use a limited number of restricted holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow two to three from the optional list, set by company policy. Record each chosen day in your leave system so attendance and payroll reflect it.
What are the bank holidays in Gujarat in 2026?
Banks in Gujarat close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Uttarayan, Good Friday, Rathayatra, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Gujarat 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Gujarat 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 for every employer everywhere.
Is Uttarayan a public holiday in Gujarat?
Yes. Uttarayan, the kite festival, falls on 14 January 2026 and is a compulsory Gujarat public holiday. It coincides with Makar Sankranti and is one of the biggest festivals in the state. Government offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad and Surat.
When is Rathayatra in Gujarat 2026 and why is it important?
Rathayatra falls on 16 July 2026 in Gujarat. The Ahmedabad Rathayatra is one of the largest chariot processions in India and draws huge crowds through the old city. It is a gazetted public holiday across Gujarat.
Where can I download the Gujarat 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Gujarat 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Government of Gujarat calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Gujarat festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakri Id, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Gujarat may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the Gujarat holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Gujarat holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Ahmedabad and other states get the correct state calendar per site, and employees pick restricted holidays within policy. Book a demo to see it on your own setup.

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