Quick Read
Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman Diu notifies 21 public holidays for 2026, largely following the central list, plus DNH Liberation Day (2 Aug) and Daman & Diu Liberation Day (19 Dec). Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy.
DNH & DD Public Holidays 2026
21 public holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: DNH & DD Administration 2026 calendar.
Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Confirm against the official gazette before locking payroll.
Restricted Holidays 2026
Employees may choose a limited number of restricted holidays from the central list, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.
The union territory follows the central restricted holiday list from which employees pick a limited number. Confirm your unit's approved list with HR.
How these holidays apply at work
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Public holidays
The 21 public holidays are paid days off. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi are major breaks.
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Two Liberation Days
DNH Liberation Day (2 August) and Daman & Diu Liberation Day (19 December) are observed in the respective regions. Map staff by location so the right day applies.
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Shops & Establishments rule
Private employers grant paid public holidays per the applicable Shops and Establishments rules and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.
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Moon-sighting dates
Islamic holidays depend on moon sighting and can move by a day. Update payroll if the administration revises a date.
Auto-apply DNH & DD holidays to attendance and payroll
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If you employ staff in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and working-hour and overtime rules in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Keep every Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.