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Arunachal Pradesh Holidays 2026 List Verified

Arunachal Pradesh Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Arunachal Pradesh, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Itanagar and the whole state. 20 public holidays and 1 restricted holiday, updated for HR and payroll teams.

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

2026 At a Glance

20

Public

General

1

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

21+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Arunachal Pradesh?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Arunachal 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 Arunachal Pradesh?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Quick Read

Arunachal Pradesh notifies 20 general public holidays for 2026 through the state government, including the 3 national days and state occasions such as Statehood Day, Indigenous Faith Day, and Diwali. It also lists 1 restricted holiday, and banks observe their own holiday set. Tribal festivals such as Mopin, Solung, and Nyokum are observed by community. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Itanagar and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Arunachal Pradesh Government Holidays 2026

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

Jan

January 2026

3 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday Regional
14 Jan Makar Sankranti Wednesday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

2 holidays
15 Feb Ali-Aye-Ligang / Maha Shivaratri Sunday Regional
20 Feb Statehood Day Friday Regional
Mar

March 2026

4 holidays
04 Mar Holi Wednesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
26 Mar Ram Navami Thursday Regional
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Apr

April 2026

1 holiday
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
May

May 2026

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

August 2026

2 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
26 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Wednesday Regional
Sep

September 2026

1 holiday
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday Regional
Oct

October 2026

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

November 2026

1 holiday
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
Dec

December 2026

2 holidays
01 Dec Indigenous Faith Day Tuesday 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 Arunachal Pradesh gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh 2026

Arunachal 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
01 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
14 Jan 2026WednesdayMakar Sankranti
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
15 Feb 2026SundayAli-Aye-Ligang / Maha Shivaratri
20 Feb 2026FridayStatehood Day
04 Mar 2026WednesdayHoli
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam Navami
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
01 May 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
01 Dec 2026TuesdayIndigenous Faith Day
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, and tribal festivals such as Mopin, Solung, and Nyokum are observed by community. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

DateDayOccasion
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
Schools & Itanagar

School Holidays and Itanagar Holidays in Arunachal Pradesh

Are schools closed tomorrow in Arunachal Pradesh?

Arunachal Pradesh schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for winter and mid-term. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. 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 Itanagar?

Itanagar, Naharlagun, Pasighat, Tawang, and the rest of Arunachal Pradesh follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Itanagar. The state also closes for Statehood Day and Indigenous Faith Day.

Employer Guide

How Arunachal Pradesh holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 20 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. Statehood Day and Indigenous Faith Day are key state breaks.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Employees pick a set number of restricted holidays per company policy, usually two to three. Tribal festivals such as Mopin, Solung, and Nyokum apply by community. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Arunachal Pradesh Shops and Establishments rules and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Lunar date shifts

Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and can move by a day. Tribal festivals like Losar and Mopin follow traditional calendars. Update payroll if the state revises a date.

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Sources & Verification

How this Arunachal Pradesh 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Arunachal Pradesh 2026 holiday notification, compiled by the HRMS Software in India compliance team and cross-checked before each update. Last reviewed September 2026. Islamic, lunar, and tribal festival dates stay provisional until the state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

FAQ

Arunachal Pradesh Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Arunachal Pradesh?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Arunachal Pradesh" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Arunachal Pradesh 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Arunachal 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 Arunachal Pradesh?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Arunachal Pradesh" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Statehood Day, Holi, Dussehra, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Itanagar and Naharlagun.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Arunachal Pradesh?
Most Arunachal Pradesh schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for winter and mid-term. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Arunachal Pradesh, including Itanagar. 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 Itanagar?
Itanagar follows the Arunachal Pradesh state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Itanagar, Naharlagun, Pasighat, and Tawang, and across the state. Itanagar observes major days like Statehood Day and Indigenous Faith Day as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Arunachal Pradesh have in 2026?
Arunachal Pradesh notifies 20 general public holidays for 2026 under the state calendar, plus 1 restricted or optional holiday. The list includes the 3 national days and state occasions such as Statehood Day, Indigenous Faith Day, and Diwali.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Arunachal Pradesh?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Arunachal 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 Arunachal Pradesh 2026 holiday list the same for private companies?
The three national days (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are compulsory for every employer. For the rest, private companies in Arunachal Pradesh follow the Shops and Establishments rules and their own policy, usually granting 12 to 15 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 Arunachal 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 Arunachal 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 an Arunachal Pradesh employee take?
Arunachal Pradesh government employees may use a limited number of restricted holidays during the year with prior permission, and tribal festivals such as Mopin, Solung, and Nyokum are observed by community. 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 Arunachal Pradesh in 2026?
Banks in Arunachal 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, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Arunachal Pradesh 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Arunachal 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 Statehood Day a public holiday in Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes. Statehood Day falls on 20 February 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks Arunachal Pradesh becoming the 24th state of India in 1987. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed, with official events in Itanagar.
What is Indigenous Faith Day in Arunachal Pradesh 2026 and why is it important?
Indigenous Faith Day falls on 1 December 2026 in Arunachal Pradesh. It honours the Donyi-Polo and other indigenous faiths of the state and is celebrated statewide, including Itanagar and Pasighat. It is a gazetted public holiday across Arunachal Pradesh.
Where can I download the Arunachal Pradesh 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Arunachal Pradesh 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Government of Arunachal Pradesh calendar linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Arunachal Pradesh festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Tribal festivals such as Losar, Mopin, and Solung also follow traditional calendars. Arunachal 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 Arunachal Pradesh holiday calendar across locations?
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