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Madhya Pradesh Holidays 2026 List Verified

Madhya Pradesh Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Madhya Pradesh, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Bhopal and the whole state. 31 public holidays and 63 optional holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

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

2026 At a Glance

31

Public

General

63

Optional

Pick up to 3

3

National

All-India

32+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Madhya Pradesh?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

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

Quick Read

Madhya Pradesh notifies 31 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Holi, Dussehra, and Diwali. It also offers 63 optional holidays from which staff pick up to 3, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Bhopal and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Madhya Pradesh Government Holidays 2026

31 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Madhya Pradesh 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

6 holidays
03 Mar Holi (Dhulendi) Tuesday Regional
19 Mar Gudi Padwa Thursday Regional
20 Mar Cheti Chand Friday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
27 Mar Ram Navami Friday Regional
31 Mar Mahavir Jayanti Tuesday Regional
Apr

April 2026

3 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakhi Tuesday Regional
20 Apr Parshuram Jayanti Monday Regional
May

May 2026

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

June 2026

3 holidays
17 Jun Maharana Pratap / Chhatrasal Jayanti Wednesday Regional
26 Jun Muharram Friday Regional
29 Jun Sant Kabir Jayanti Monday Regional
Aug

August 2026

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

September 2026

2 holidays
04 Sep Janmashtami Friday Regional
14 Sep Ganesh Chaturthi Monday Regional
Oct

October 2026

5 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
11 Oct Maharaja Agarsain Jayanti Sunday Regional
20 Oct Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) Tuesday Regional
26 Oct Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Monday Regional
29 Oct Karwa Chauth Thursday Regional
Nov

November 2026

4 holidays
08 Nov Diwali (Deepawali) Sunday Regional
09 Nov Govardhan Puja / Vishwakarma Day Monday Regional
11 Nov Bhai Duj Wednesday 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 Madhya Pradesh gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2026

Madhya 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
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
15 Feb 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli (Dhulendi)
19 Mar 2026ThursdayGudi Padwa
20 Mar 2026FridayCheti Chand
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 / Vaisakhi
20 Apr 2026MondayParshuram Jayanti
01 May 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
27 May 2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
17 Jun 2026WednesdayMaharana Pratap / Chhatrasal Jayanti
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram
29 Jun 2026MondaySant Kabir Jayanti
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
26 Aug 2026WednesdayMilad-un-Nabi
28 Aug 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
04 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami
14 Sep 2026MondayGanesh Chaturthi
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
11 Oct 2026SundayMaharaja Agarsain Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
26 Oct 2026MondayMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
29 Oct 2026ThursdayKarwa Chauth
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali (Deepawali)
09 Nov 2026MondayGovardhan Puja / Vishwakarma Day
11 Nov 2026WednesdayBhai Duj
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

Madhya Pradesh notifies 63 optional holidays for 2026, from which employees may choose up to 3 subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

DateDayOccasion
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts

Madhya Pradesh notifies 63 optional holidays from which employees pick up to 3. Confirm your unit approved list with HR.

Schools & Bhopal

School Holidays and Bhopal Holidays in Madhya Pradesh

Are schools closed tomorrow in Madhya Pradesh?

Madhya Pradesh 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 heat or cold waves 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 Bhopal?

Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and the rest of Madhya Pradesh follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Bhopal. The city also closes for the main Diwali and Dussehra festival days.

Employer Guide

How Madhya Pradesh holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 31 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere.

02

Optional holiday choice

Employees pick a set number from the 63 optional 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 Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments rules and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

IT-sector note

Indore and Bhopal IT and ITES units often follow a fixed plus flexi-holiday model. Map each employee to the Madhya Pradesh calendar and let them pick flexi days within policy.

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Sources & Verification

How this Madhya Pradesh 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Madhya Pradesh, General Administration Department 2026 holiday notification No. F 3-1-2025-One-4 dated 29/12/2025, 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.

FAQ

Madhya Pradesh Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Madhya Pradesh?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Madhya Pradesh" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Madhya Pradesh 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Madhya Pradesh" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Holi, Dussehra, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Bhopal and Indore.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Madhya Pradesh?
Most Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal. For unplanned closures due to heat or cold waves or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Bhopal?
Bhopal follows the Madhya Pradesh state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and across the state. Bhopal observes major festival days like Diwali and Dussehra as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Madhya Pradesh have in 2026?
Madhya Pradesh notifies 31 general public holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 63 restricted or optional holidays from which staff pick up to 3. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Holi, Dussehra, and Diwali.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Madhya Pradesh?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya 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 Madhya 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 Madhya 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 a Madhya Pradesh employee take?
Madhya Pradesh notifies 63 optional holidays for 2026, and government employees may use up to 3 of them 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 Madhya Pradesh in 2026?
Banks in Madhya Pradesh 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, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Madhya 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 MP Sthapana Diwas a public holiday?
MP Sthapana Diwas, or Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day, falls on 1 November 2026 and marks the formation of the state in 1956. The day is celebrated with official events across Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior. It is observed as a state celebration rather than a gazetted general holiday in the 2026 calendar, so confirm your unit status against the General Administration Department gazette before treating it as a paid day off.
When is Diwali in Madhya Pradesh 2026 and why is it important?
Diwali, or Deepawali, falls on 8 November 2026 in Madhya Pradesh and is the biggest festival of the year. The state observes a Diwali block with Govardhan Puja on 9 November and Bhai Duj on 11 November. It is a gazetted public holiday across Madhya Pradesh, and offices, banks, and schools stay closed in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur on the main day.
Where can I download the Madhya Pradesh 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Madhya Pradesh 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Madhya Pradesh Government calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Madhya Pradesh festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh holiday calendar across locations?
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