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Public Holidays in Chhattisgarh 2026

Complete Chhattisgarh 2026 holiday calendar. 22 public holidays plus a wide optional list, month by month, with Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, Hareli, and Bastar Dussehra for HR and payroll teams.

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

2026 At a Glance

22

Public

Festival days

61

Optional

Wide list

3

National

All-India

Central India

Region

Raipur

Quick Read

Chhattisgarh observes a general holiday set for 2026 plus a wide optional list. The festival calendar here covers the 3 national days, Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, Hareli, Bastar Dussehra, and Diwali. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy.

Public Holidays

Chhattisgarh Public Holidays 2026

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

Jan

January 2026

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

February 2026

1 holiday
15 Feb Maha Shivaratri Sunday State
Mar

March 2026

4 holidays
04 Mar Holi (Dhulandi) Wednesday State
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday State
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
May

May 2026

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

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Muharram Friday State
Aug

August 2026

3 holidays
12 Aug Hareli Wednesday State
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
25 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Tuesday State
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Krishna Janmashtami Friday State
Oct

October 2026

2 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Dussehra (Bastar Dussehra) Tuesday State
Nov

November 2026

3 holidays
01 Nov Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava Sunday State
08 Nov Diwali Sunday State
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday State
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. The state also notifies many optional holidays. Confirm against the official Chhattisgarh gazette before locking payroll.

Optional Holidays

Optional Holidays 2026

Chhattisgarh notifies a wide optional holiday list for 2026, from which employees pick a limited number. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

Date Day Occasion
01 Apr 2026 Wednesday Annual Closing of Bank Accounts

Chhattisgarh notifies a wide optional holiday list, including tribal festivals such as Teeja, Pola, and Karma, from which employees pick a limited number. Confirm your unit's approved list with HR.

Employer Guide

How Chhattisgarh holidays apply at work

01

Public holidays

The public holidays are paid days off. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava are major state breaks.

02

Tribal festival days

Chhattisgarh recognises tribal festivals such as Hareli and the famous Bastar Dussehra. Plan staffing around the August Hareli and the long Bastar Dussehra period.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Lunar date shifts

Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and can move by a day. Update payroll if the state revises a date.

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FAQ

Chhattisgarh Public Holidays FAQ

How many public holidays does Chhattisgarh have in 2026?
Chhattisgarh notifies a general holiday set for 2026 plus a wide optional list. The festival calendar here covers the 3 national days, Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, Hareli, Bastar Dussehra, Diwali, and major regional days.
When is Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava in 2026?
Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, the State Foundation Day, falls on 1 November 2026. It marks the creation of Chhattisgarh in 2000 and is a public holiday with cultural events across the state.
What are the unique tribal festivals in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh observes tribal festivals such as Hareli on 12 August and the famous Bastar Dussehra. These reflect the state's tribal heritage and are recognised in the state holiday calendar.
Why are some Chhattisgarh festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. The state may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm before locking attendance.
How does factoHR India manage the Chhattisgarh holiday calendar?
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If you employ staff in Chhattisgarh, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Chhattisgarh, Professional Tax in Chhattisgarh, working-hour and overtime rules in Chhattisgarh, and Labour Welfare Fund rates in Chhattisgarh. Keep every Chhattisgarh statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.