Is today a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir?
Tuesday, 08 September 2026
No, it is a working day
Today is a regular working day across Jammu and Kashmir. The Union Territory administration has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir?
Wednesday, 09 September 2026
No, it is a working day
Tomorrow is a regular working day across Jammu and Kashmir. The Union Territory administration 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 Jammu and Kashmir 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.
Quick Read
Jammu and Kashmir notifies 21 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and Union Territory festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid), and Diwali. It also lists 5 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 Srinagar, Jammu, and the Union Territory.
List of Jammu and Kashmir Government Holidays 2026
21 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Jammu and Kashmir GAD 2026 calendar.
Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official Jammu and Kashmir gazette before locking payroll.
Bank Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir 2026
Jammu and Kashmir 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.
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.
Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026
Employees may choose a limited number, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.
School Holidays and Srinagar Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir
Are schools closed tomorrow in Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu and Kashmir schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks, including the long winter vacation. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday across the Union Territory. Unplanned closures for weather 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 Srinagar?
Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, and the rest of Jammu and Kashmir follow the same holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Srinagar. The Union Territory also closes for the main Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha festival days.
How Jammu and Kashmir holidays apply at work
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Compulsory public holidays
The 21 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.
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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.
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Shops & Establishments rule
Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Jammu and Kashmir Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.
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IT-sector note
IT and services units in Srinagar and Jammu often follow a fixed plus flexi-holiday model. Map each employee to the Jammu and Kashmir calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.
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Sources & Verification
How this Jammu and Kashmir 2026 holiday list is verified
This calendar follows the official Government of Jammu and Kashmir (UT), General Administration Department 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 Union Territory confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.
Jammu and Kashmir Holidays 2026 FAQ
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