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Himachal Pradesh notifies 24 gazetted public holidays for 2026, including Statehood Day, Himachal Day, the 3 national days, and Diwali. It also lists about 34 restricted holidays from which staff pick any 2. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy.
Himachal Pradesh Public Holidays 2026
24 gazetted public holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Himachal Pradesh Government 2026 calendar.
Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official Himachal Pradesh gazette before locking payroll.
Restricted & Women-Only Holidays 2026
Employees may choose any 2 restricted holidays from a list of around 34. Raksha Bandhan, Karva Chauth, and Bhai Duj are gazetted for women employees. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.
Himachal Pradesh notifies around 34 restricted holidays from which employees pick any 2. Confirm your unit's approved list with HR.
How Himachal Pradesh holidays apply at work
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Gazetted holidays
The 24 gazetted holidays are paid days off. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. Statehood Day, Himachal Day, and Diwali are major state breaks.
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Women-only holidays
Raksha Bandhan, Karva Chauth, and Bhai Duj are gazetted for women employees only. Configure these in your leave rules so they apply to the right staff.
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Shops & Establishments rule
Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.
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Lunar date shifts
Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Muharram depend on moon sighting and can move by a day. Update payroll if the state revises a date.
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If you employ staff in Himachal Pradesh, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Himachal Pradesh, and working-hour and overtime rules in Himachal Pradesh. Keep every Himachal Pradesh statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.