Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays in 2026

In India, there are several types of holidays that an individual is entitled to avail. The holidays comprise national, regional, and bank holidays. Be it any type of holiday, all individuals look forward to those days. This is because holidays provide them with the opportunity to spend some time away from their regular day-to-day life and relax with their near and dear ones.

Public Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for 2026 are given below:

Date 

Day 

Holiday 

26 January 2026 

Monday 

Republic Day

15 February 2026 

Sunday 

Maha Shivaratri

3 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Holi

19 March 2026 

Thursday 

Gudi Padava 

21 March 2026 

Saturday 

Idul Fitr

27 March 2026 

Friday 

Ram Navami

31 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Mahavir Jayanti

3 April 2026 

Friday 

Good Friday 

26 June 2026 

Friday 

Muharram

15 August 2026 

Saturday 

Independence Day

16 August 2026 

Sunday  

Parsi New Year

25 August 2026 

Tuesday 

Eid e Milad

28 August 2026 

Friday 

Raksha Bandhan 

4 September 2026  

Friday 

Janmashtami

15 September 2026 

Sunday 

Ganesh Chaturthi

2 October 2026 

Friday 

Gandhi Jayanti

20 October 2026 

Tuesday 

Vijaya Dashami

8 November 2026 

Sunday 

Diwali

9 November 2026 

Monday 

Govardhan Puja

15 November 2026 

Sunday 

Chhath Puja 

24 November 2026 

Tuesday 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

25 December 2026 

Friday 

Christmas 

Here, we have compiled a list of public and bank holidays for 2026 in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Mentioned below is a list that contains all the public holidays for 2026 that citizens of the Union Territory can avail.

Bank Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for 2026

Bank holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for 2026 are given below:

Date  

Day 

Holiday 

1 January 2026 

Thursday 

New Year Day 

10 January 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

24 January 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

26 January 

Monday 

Republic Day 

14 February 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

15 February 

Sunday 

MahaShivratri 

28 February 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

3 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Holi

14 March 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

21 March 2026 

Saturday 

Id-ul-Fitr 

28 March 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

31 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Mahavir Jayanti

3 April 2026 

Friday 

Good Friday

11 April 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

25 April 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

9 May 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

23 May 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

13 June 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

27 June 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

11 July 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

25 July 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

8 August 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

15 August 2026 

Saturday 

Independence Day 

22 August 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

4 September 2026 

Friday 

Janmashtami 

12 September 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

26 September 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

2 October 2026 

Friday 

Gandhi Jayanti

10 October 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

20 October 2026  

Tuesday 

Dussehra 

24 October 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

8 November 2026 

Sunday 

Diwali

14 November 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

15 November 2026 

Sunday 

Chhath Puja 

28 November 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

12 December 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

25 December 2026 

Friday 

Christmas 

26 December 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

Overview of Dadra and Nagar Haveli’s Culture & Festivities

Dadra and Nagar Haveli which is composed of two separate geographical entities is one of the Union Territories in the country. The Union Territory lies within the North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests ecoregion. As such, majority of its land is under forest cover and results in a major produce of Khair and general timber. Dadra and Nagar Haveli is also home to many birds and animals, which can be found in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary which covers about 19 percent of the total area of the Union Territory is a favourite destination among tourists, both from the country as well as abroad.

FAQs on Dadra and Nagar Haveli Holidays

  • When did Dadra and Nagar Haveli come into being?

    On August 11, 1961, the Tenth Amendment to the Indian Constitution was ratified, making Dadra and Nagar Haveli a union territory. 

  • What are the official public holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for 2026?

    The official public holidays in 2025 include Republic Day (26 Jan), Holi (3 March), Good Friday (3 April), Independence Day (3 March) , Gandhi Jayanti (8 November), Diwali (21 Oct), and Christmas (25 Dec), among others, declared by the UT administration.

  • Are bank holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli different from public holidays?

    Yes. While many overlap, bank holidays include additional days like the second and fourth Saturdays and some religious festivals based on RBI guidelines.

  • Do tribal festivals impact holiday schedules in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

    Yes. Tribal festivals like Tarpa and Bhavada may lead to local holidays or partial observances, especially in tribal regions.

  • What is Dadra and Nagar Haveli's new capital?

    On the banks of the Daman Ganga River, Silvassa serves as the capital of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Diu Daman. It shares a border with Gujarat. 

  • What is Dadra Nagar Haveli's climate like?

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli typically have scorching summers and dry, chilly winters. There are three main categories of weather in the region: summer, winter, and monsoon. 

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