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Himachal Pradesh Holidays 2026 List Verified

Himachal Pradesh Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Himachal Pradesh, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Shimla and the whole state. 24 public holidays and 4 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Personnel. Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

24

Public

General

4

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

25+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Himachal Pradesh?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in Himachal Pradesh?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Himachal Pradesh. 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 Himachal Pradesh 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Himachal Pradesh notifies 24 general public holidays for 2026 through the Department of Personnel, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Himachal Day, Kullu Dussehra, and Diwali. It also lists 4 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 Shimla and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Himachal Pradesh Government Holidays 2026

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

Jan

January 2026

2 holidays
25 Jan Statehood Day Sunday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

2 holidays
01 Feb Guru Ravidas Jayanti Sunday Regional
15 Feb Maha Shivaratri Sunday Regional
Mar

March 2026

3 holidays
04 Mar Holi Wednesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
26 Mar Ram Navami Thursday Regional
Apr

April 2026

4 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
15 Apr Himachal Day Wednesday Regional
19 Apr Parshuram Jayanti Sunday Regional
May

May 2026

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

June 2026

3 holidays
17 Jun Maharana Pratap Jayanti Wednesday Regional
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
29 Jun Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti Monday Regional
Aug

August 2026

1 holiday
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Krishna Janmashtami Friday Regional
Oct

October 2026

3 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) Tuesday Regional
26 Oct Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Monday Regional
Nov

November 2026

2 holidays
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
24 Nov Guru Nanak Jayanti Tuesday 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 Himachal Pradesh gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh 2026

Himachal Pradesh 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
25 Jan 2026SundayStatehood Day
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
01 Feb 2026SundayGuru Ravidas Jayanti
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
04 Mar 2026WednesdayHoli
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam Navami
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
15 Apr 2026WednesdayHimachal Day
19 Apr 2026SundayParshuram Jayanti
01 May 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
17 Jun 2026WednesdayMaharana Pratap Jayanti
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
29 Jun 2026MondaySant Guru Kabir Jayanti
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
04 Sep 2026FridayKrishna Janmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
26 Oct 2026MondayMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
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
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
28 Aug 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan (women employees)
29 Oct 2026ThursdayKarva Chauth (women employees)
11 Nov 2026WednesdayBhai Duj (women employees)
Schools & Shimla

School Holidays and Shimla Holidays in Himachal Pradesh

Are schools closed tomorrow in Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for winter, summer, and festivals. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for snow 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 Shimla?

Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi, Solan, and the rest of Himachal Pradesh follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Shimla. The state also closes for the main Kullu Dussehra and Diwali festival days.

Employer Guide

How Himachal Pradesh 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. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 10 to 13 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Women-only holidays

Himachal Pradesh notifies Raksha Bandhan, Karva Chauth, and Bhai Duj as holidays for women employees. Configure these in your leave rules so they apply to the right staff.

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Sources & Verification

How this Himachal Pradesh 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Personnel 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.

Himachal Pradesh Department of PersonnelPrimary official source Himachal Pradesh Government GazetteHoliday notifications
FAQ

Himachal Pradesh Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Himachal Pradesh?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Himachal Pradesh" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Himachal Pradesh 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Himachal Pradesh" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Himachal Day, Kullu Dussehra, Diwali, or Holi, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Shimla and Dharamshala.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Himachal Pradesh?
Most Himachal Pradesh schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for winter, summer, and festivals. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla. For unplanned closures due to snow or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Shimla?
Shimla follows the Himachal Pradesh state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi, Solan, and across the state. Shimla observes major days like Himachal Day and Diwali as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Himachal Pradesh have in 2026?
Himachal Pradesh notifies 24 general public holidays for 2026 under the Department of Personnel calendar, plus 4 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Statehood Day, Himachal Day, Kullu Dussehra, and Diwali.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Himachal Pradesh?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh follow the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and their own policy, usually granting 10 to 13 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 Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh employee take?
Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh in 2026?
Banks in Himachal Pradesh close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Statehood Day, Holi, Good Friday, Himachal Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Himachal Pradesh 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Himachal 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 for every employer everywhere.
Is Himachal Day a public holiday?
Yes. Himachal Day falls on 15 April 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the formation of Himachal Pradesh as a province in 1948. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed. Statehood Day on 25 January, marking full statehood in 1971, is a separate gazetted holiday.
When is Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh 2026 and why is it important?
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) falls on 20 October 2026 in Himachal Pradesh. It marks the start of the world famous Kullu Dussehra, a week long festival in the Kullu valley celebrated with processions of local deities. It is a gazetted public holiday across Himachal Pradesh.
Where can I download the Himachal Pradesh 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Himachal Pradesh 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Himachal Pradesh Government calendar on the Department of Personnel portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Himachal Pradesh festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Muharram depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh holiday calendar across locations?
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