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Jammu and Kashmir Holidays 2026 List Verified

Jammu and Kashmir Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Srinagar, Jammu, and the whole Union Territory. 21 public holidays and 5 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Jammu and Kashmir (UT), General Administration Department. Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

21

Public

General

5

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

22+

Bank

Key dates

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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.

Government & Public Holidays

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.

Jan

January 2026

1 holiday
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

1 holiday
15 Feb Maha Shivaratri Sunday Regional
Mar

March 2026

4 holidays
03 Mar Holi (Jammu) Tuesday Regional
17 Mar Shab-e-Qadr Tuesday Regional
20 Mar Jamat-ul-Vida Friday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
Apr

April 2026

1 holiday
14 Apr Vaisakhi Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

3 holidays
01 May Buddha Purnima Friday Regional
27 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Wednesday Regional
28 May Bakrid Holiday Thursday Regional
Jun

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Ashura (Muharram) Friday Regional
Jul

July 2026

2 holidays
01 Jul Guru Hargobind Ji Birthday Wednesday Regional
13 Jul Martyrs' Day Monday Regional
Aug

August 2026

2 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
25 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Tuesday Regional
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Krishna Janmashtami Friday Regional
Oct

October 2026

2 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Vijaya Dashami Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

1 holiday
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
Dec

December 2026

2 holidays
05 Dec Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Birthday Saturday Regional
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

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

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.

DateDayBank Holiday
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli (Jammu)
17 Mar 2026TuesdayShab-e-Qadr
20 Mar 2026FridayJamat-ul-Vida
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
14 Apr 2026TuesdayVaisakhi
01 May 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
28 May 2026ThursdayBakrid Holiday
26 Jun 2026FridayAshura (Muharram)
01 Jul 2026WednesdayGuru Hargobind Ji Birthday
13 Jul 2026MondayMartyrs' Day
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
25 Aug 2026TuesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
04 Sep 2026FridayKrishna Janmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayVijaya Dashami
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
05 Dec 2026SaturdaySheikh Mohammad Abdullah Birthday
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
19 Apr 2026SundayParshuram Jayanti (Jammu)
16 Jun 2026TuesdayMartyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
29 Jun 2026MondayKabir Jayanti (Jammu)
28 Aug 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
Schools & Srinagar

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.

Employer Guide

How Jammu and Kashmir holidays apply at work

01

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.

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 Jammu and Kashmir Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

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.

FAQ

Jammu and Kashmir Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Jammu and Kashmir 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid), Milad-un-Nabi, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the Union Territory, including Srinagar and Jammu.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Jammu and Kashmir?
Most Jammu and Kashmir schools follow the Union Territory gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks, including the long winter vacation. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar and Jammu. For unplanned closures due to weather or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Srinagar?
Srinagar follows the Jammu and Kashmir holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, and Baramulla, and across the Union Territory. Srinagar observes major festival days like Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha as full holidays.
How many public holidays does Jammu and Kashmir have in 2026?
Jammu and Kashmir notifies 21 general public holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 5 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and Union Territory festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid), and Diwali.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Jammu and Kashmir?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir follow the Shops and Establishments Act and their own policy, usually granting 12 to 15 paid holidays from the Union Territory 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 Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir employee take?
Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir in 2026?
Banks in Jammu and Kashmir close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Jammu and Kashmir 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Jammu and Kashmir 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.
Are the holidays different for the Jammu and Kashmir divisions?
Yes. Some holidays apply to one division only. For example, Holi and certain Jayanti days are observed mainly in the Jammu division, while some Urs and local observances fall in the Kashmir division. Map each employee to the correct division so the right holidays apply at every office in Jammu and Kashmir.
When is Eid-ul-Fitr in Jammu and Kashmir 2026 and why is it important?
Eid-ul-Fitr falls on 21 March 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir. It marks the end of Ramzan and is one of the biggest festivals in the Union Territory, observed across Srinagar, Jammu, and the valley. It is a gazetted public holiday across Jammu and Kashmir. The date is provisional and depends on moon sighting.
Where can I download the Jammu and Kashmir 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Jammu and Kashmir 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Jammu and Kashmir Government calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Jammu and Kashmir festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid), Ashura (Muharram), and Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Jammu and Kashmir holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Srinagar, Jammu, and other states get the correct calendar per site, and employees pick restricted holidays within policy. Book a demo to see it on your own setup.

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