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Jharkhand Holidays 2026 List Verified

Jharkhand Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Jharkhand, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Ranchi and the whole state. 35 public holidays and 1 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Jharkhand, Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department. Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

35

Public

General

1

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

36+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Jharkhand?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Is tomorrow a holiday in Jharkhand?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Quick Read

Jharkhand notifies 35 general public holidays for 2026 through the state calendar, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Sarhul, Karma Puja, and Chhath. 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 Ranchi and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Jharkhand Government Holidays 2026

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

Jan

January 2026

5 holidays
12 Jan Sohrai Monday Regional
13 Jan Sohrai (Khuntav) Tuesday Regional
14 Jan Makar Sankranti (Tusu) Wednesday Regional
23 Jan Vasant Panchami / Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti Friday Regional
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Mar

March 2026

5 holidays
03 Mar Holika Dahan Tuesday Regional
04 Mar Holi Wednesday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr / Sarhul Saturday Regional
26 Mar Ram Navami Thursday 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 / Pt Raghunath Murmu Jayanti Friday Regional
27 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Wednesday Regional
Jun

June 2026

2 holidays
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
30 Jun Hul Divas Tuesday Regional
Jul

July 2026

1 holiday
16 Jul Rath Yatra Thursday Regional
Aug

August 2026

3 holidays
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
26 Aug Eid Milad-un-Nabi Wednesday Regional
28 Aug Raksha Bandhan Friday Regional
Sep

September 2026

5 holidays
04 Sep Krishna Janmashtami Friday Regional
14 Sep Ganesh Chaturthi Monday Regional
17 Sep Vishwakarma Puja Thursday Regional
22 Sep Karma Puja Tuesday Regional
23 Sep Karma Puja (Phoolkharkosi) Wednesday Regional
Oct

October 2026

3 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
19 Oct Maha Ashtami Monday Regional
20 Oct Maha Navami / Vijaya Dashami Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

6 holidays
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
09 Nov Govardhan Puja Monday Regional
11 Nov Bhai Dooj / Chitragupta Puja Wednesday Regional
15 Nov Birsa Munda Jayanti / Jharkhand Foundation Day Sunday Regional
16 Nov Surya Shashti (Chhath) Monday 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 Jharkhand gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Jharkhand 2026

Jharkhand 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
12 Jan 2026MondaySohrai
13 Jan 2026TuesdaySohrai (Khuntav)
14 Jan 2026WednesdayMakar Sankranti (Tusu)
23 Jan 2026FridayVasant Panchami / Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHolika Dahan
04 Mar 2026WednesdayHoli
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr / Sarhul
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam 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 / Pt Raghunath Murmu Jayanti
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
30 Jun 2026TuesdayHul Divas
16 Jul 2026ThursdayRath Yatra
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayEid Milad-un-Nabi
28 Aug 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
04 Sep 2026FridayKrishna Janmashtami
14 Sep 2026MondayGanesh Chaturthi
17 Sep 2026ThursdayVishwakarma Puja
22 Sep 2026TuesdayKarma Puja
23 Sep 2026WednesdayKarma Puja (Phoolkharkosi)
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
19 Oct 2026MondayMaha Ashtami
20 Oct 2026TuesdayMaha Navami / Vijaya Dashami
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
09 Nov 2026MondayGovardhan Puja
11 Nov 2026WednesdayBhai Dooj / Chitragupta Puja
15 Nov 2026SundayBirsa Munda Jayanti / Jharkhand Foundation Day
16 Nov 2026MondaySurya Shashti (Chhath)
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 & Ranchi

School Holidays and Ranchi Holidays in Jharkhand

Are schools closed tomorrow in Jharkhand?

Jharkhand schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for summer, Durga Puja, and winter. 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 Ranchi?

Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, and the rest of Jharkhand follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Ranchi. The city also closes for the main Sarhul, Chhath, and Diwali festival days.

Employer Guide

How Jharkhand holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 35 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 Jharkhand Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Tribal festival note

Jharkhand grants tribal festivals such as Sarhul, Karma Puja, Sohrai, and Hul Divas. Map each employee to the Jharkhand calendar and plan staffing around the spring Sarhul and the September Karma Puja.

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Sources & Verification

How this Jharkhand 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Jharkhand, Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha 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.

Government of JharkhandPrimary official source Personnel and Rajbhasha DepartmentHoliday notifications
FAQ

Jharkhand Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Jharkhand?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Jharkhand" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Jharkhand 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Jharkhand" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Sarhul, Karma Puja, Durga Puja, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Ranchi and Jamshedpur.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Jharkhand?
Most Jharkhand schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for summer, Durga Puja, and winter. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Jharkhand, including Ranchi. 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 Ranchi?
Ranchi follows the Jharkhand state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, and Bokaro, and across the state. Ranchi observes major festival days like Sarhul and Chhath as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Jharkhand have in 2026?
Jharkhand notifies 35 general public holidays for 2026 under the state calendar, plus 1 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Sarhul, Karma Puja, and Chhath.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Jharkhand?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand follow the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 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 Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand employee take?
Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand in 2026?
Banks in Jharkhand 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, Durga Puja, Diwali, Chhath, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Jharkhand 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand Foundation Day a public holiday?
Yes. Jharkhand Foundation Day falls on 15 November 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the formation of Jharkhand in 2000 and coincides with Birsa Munda Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the tribal icon. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Sarhul in Jharkhand 2026 and why is it important?
Sarhul falls on 21 March 2026 in Jharkhand. It is the spring festival of the tribal communities that worships the sal tree and marks the tribal new year, celebrated with processions in Ranchi and across the state. It is a gazetted public holiday in Jharkhand.
Where can I download the Jharkhand 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand calendar on the Personnel Department portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Jharkhand festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand holiday calendar across locations?
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