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Chhattisgarh Holidays 2026 List Verified

Chhattisgarh Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Chhattisgarh, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Raipur and the whole state. 22 public holidays and 1 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Chhattisgarh, General Administration Department. Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

22

Public

General

1

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

23+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Chhattisgarh?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in Chhattisgarh?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Quick Read

Chhattisgarh notifies 22 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, Hareli, and Diwali. It also lists 1 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 Raipur and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Chhattisgarh Government Holidays 2026

22 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Chhattisgarh GAD 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

2 holidays
01 Jan New Year's Day Thursday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Feb

February 2026

1 holiday
15 Feb Maha Shivaratri Sunday Regional
Mar

March 2026

4 holidays
04 Mar Holi (Dhulandi) Wednesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
27 Mar Ram Navami Friday Regional
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Apr

April 2026

2 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

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

June 2026

1 holiday
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
Aug

August 2026

3 holidays
12 Aug Hareli Wednesday Regional
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
26 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Wednesday 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 Dussehra (Bastar Dussehra) Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

3 holidays
01 Nov Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava Sunday Regional
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 Chhattisgarh gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Chhattisgarh 2026

Chhattisgarh 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
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
04 Mar 2026WednesdayHoli (Dhulandi)
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
27 Mar 2026FridayRam Navami
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir Jayanti
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
01 May 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
12 Aug 2026WednesdayHareli
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
04 Sep 2026FridayKrishna Janmashtami
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra (Bastar Dussehra)
01 Nov 2026SundayChhattisgarh Rajyotsava
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
Schools & Raipur

School Holidays and Raipur Holidays in Chhattisgarh

Are schools closed tomorrow in Chhattisgarh?

Chhattisgarh schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for summer, Diwali, and mid-term. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for rain 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 Raipur?

Raipur, Bhilai, Bilaspur, Korba, and the rest of Chhattisgarh follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Raipur. The city also closes for the main Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava and Diwali festival days.

Employer Guide

How Chhattisgarh holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 22 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 Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 10 to 13 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Tribal festival note

Chhattisgarh recognises tribal festivals such as Hareli and the famous Bastar Dussehra. Map each employee to the Chhattisgarh calendar and plan staffing around the August Hareli and the long Bastar Dussehra period.

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Sources & Verification

How this Chhattisgarh 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Chhattisgarh, 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 state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

Chhattisgarh GADPrimary official source Chhattisgarh Government GazetteHoliday notifications
FAQ

Chhattisgarh Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Chhattisgarh?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Chhattisgarh" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Chhattisgarh 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Chhattisgarh" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Hareli, Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, Bastar Dussehra, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Raipur and Bhilai.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Chhattisgarh?
Most Chhattisgarh schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for summer, Diwali, and mid-term. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Chhattisgarh, including Raipur. For unplanned closures due to rain or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Raipur?
Raipur follows the Chhattisgarh state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Raipur, Bhilai, Bilaspur, Korba, and across the state. Raipur observes major festival days like Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava and Diwali as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Chhattisgarh have in 2026?
Chhattisgarh notifies 22 general public holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 1 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Hareli, Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, and Diwali.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Chhattisgarh?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh follow the Shops and 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 Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh employee take?
Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh in 2026?
Banks in Chhattisgarh close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Bastar Dussehra, Diwali, Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Chhattisgarh 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava a public holiday?
Yes. Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava falls on 1 November 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the formation of Chhattisgarh in 2000 as the State Foundation Day. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Bastar Dussehra in Chhattisgarh 2026 and why is it important?
Bastar Dussehra falls on 20 October 2026 in Chhattisgarh. It is one of the longest festivals in India, rooted in the tribal heritage of the Bastar region, and is celebrated with distinctive rituals and processions. It is a gazetted public holiday across Chhattisgarh.
Where can I download the Chhattisgarh 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Chhattisgarh 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Chhattisgarh Government calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Chhattisgarh festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh holiday calendar across locations?
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