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Jammu & Kashmir notifies 21 gazetted public holidays for 2026, plus province-specific and restricted holidays. The calendar covers the 3 national days, major Islamic festivals, and regional days. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy.
Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays 2026
21 gazetted public holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: J&K Government 2026 calendar.
All Muslim holidays are subject to the appearance of the moon. Some holidays apply to one province only. Confirm against the official J&K gazette before locking payroll.
Restricted Holidays 2026
Employees may choose a limited number of restricted holidays, subject to company policy. Some apply to the Jammu province only. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.
J&K notifies provincial and restricted holidays beyond this list. Confirm your unit's approved list with HR.
How J&K holidays apply at work
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Gazetted holidays
The 21 gazetted holidays are paid days off. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. Major Islamic festivals are key breaks.
02
Province-specific days
Some holidays apply only to Jammu or only to Kashmir. Map staff to the correct province so the right holidays apply at each office.
03
Shops & Establishments rule
Private employers grant paid public holidays per the J&K Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.
04
Moon-sighting dates
All Muslim holidays depend on moon sighting and can move by a day. Update payroll if the administration revises a date.
Auto-apply J&K holidays to attendance and payroll
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If you employ staff in Jammu & Kashmir, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Jammu & Kashmir, and working-hour and overtime rules in Jammu & Kashmir. Keep every Jammu & Kashmir statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.