Gujarat Holidays in 2026

The 2026 list of holidays in Gujarat gives us an insight into days which could be utilised to plan your holidays as well as schedule your business operations and activities. The mentioned holiday list in Gujarat for 2026 could help you plan your vacations effectively. With this list of 2026 holidays, plan leaves along with the holidays during the calendar year in Gujrat effectively.

Here's the list of public holidays in Gujarat in 2026 that includes national, regional, and bank holidays that residents of Gujarat can avail in the calendar year of 2026.

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Date  

Day 

Holiday  

14 January 2026  

Wednesday  

Makara Sankranti  

26 January 2026  

Monday  

Republic Day  

15 February 2026 

Sunday  

Maha Shivaratri  

3 March 2026  

Tuesday  

Holi  

20 March 2026  

Friday  

Ugadi 

21 March 2026  

Saturday  

Idul Fitr  

27 March 2026  

Friday  

Ram Navami  

31 March 2026  

Tuesday  

Mahavir Jayanti  

3 April 2026  

Friday  

Good Friday  

14 April 2026  

Tuesday  

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 

19 April 2026  

Sunday  

Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti  

01 May 2026 

Friday 

Gujarat Day 

27 May 2026 

Wednesday  

Bakrid / Eid al Adha  

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  

Tuesday  

Ganesh Chaturthi  

2 October 2026 

Friday  

Gandhi Jayanti  

21 October 2026  

Wednesday  

Vijaya Dashami  

31 October 2026 

Saturday  

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti  

8 November 2026  

Sunday  

Diwali  

9 November 2026 

Monday  

Vikram Samvat New Year 

11 November 2026 

Wednesday  

Bhai Dooj 

24 November 2026 

Tuesday 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

25 December 2026 

Friday  

Christmas Day 

The country celebrates three national holidays every year. Republic Day is celebrated in January, the first month of the calendar year; Independence Day is celebrated in August, the eighth month of the calendar year; and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in October, the tenth month of the calendar year. This is the common information. Apart from these three national holidays, for the year 2026, the state government of Gujarat unveiled the calendar of holidays.  Apart from these three national holidays, for the year 2026, the state government of Gujarat unveiled the calendar of holidays.

Bank Holidays in Gujarat in 2026

During bank holidays in Gujarat in 2026, all banks will remain closed across the state. People can make use of ATMs to deposit and withdraw money. This calendar of bank holidays for Gujarat in 2026 is useful for bank employees and the public at large.

Date  

Day  

Holiday  

10 January 2026  

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

14 January 2026  

Wednesday  

Makara Sankranti  

24 January 2026  

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday  

26 January 2026  

Monday  

Republic Day  

14 February 2026 

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

15 February 2026 

Sunday  

Maha Shivaratri  

28 February 2026 

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday  

3 March 2026  

Tuesday  

Holi  

14 March 2026 

Saturday 

Second Saturday 

20 March 2026  

Friday  

Ugadi 

21 March 2026  

Saturday 

Idul Fitr  

27 March 2026  

Friday  

Ram Navami  

28 March 2026  

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

31 March 2026  

Tuesday  

Mahavir Jayanti  

3 April 2026  

Friday  

Good Friday  

11 April 2026 

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

14 April 2026 

Tuesday  

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti  

25 April 2026 

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

19 April 2026  

Sunday  

Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti  

01 May 2026 

Friday 

Gujarat Day 

9 May 2026  

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

23 May 2026  

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

27 May 2026 

Wednesday 

Bakrid / Eid al Adha  

13 June 2026  

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

26 June 2026  

Friday  

Muharram  

27 June 2026  

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

11 July 2026 

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

25 July 2026  

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

8 August 2026 

Saturday    

Second Saturday    

15 August 2026 

Saturday    

Independence Day 

16 August 2026  

Sunday  

Parsi New Year  

22 August 2026 

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

25 August 2026  

Tuesday  

Eid e Milad  

28 August 2026 

Friday  

Raksha Bandhan  

4 September 2026 

Friday  

Janmashtami  

12 September 2026 

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

15 September 2026  

Tuesday  

Ganesh Chaturthi  

26 September 2026 

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

2 October 2026 

Friday  

Gandhi Jayanti 

10 October 2026 

Saturday    

Second Saturday    

20 October 2026  

Tuesday 

Vijaya Dashami 

24 October 2026  

Saturday  

Fourth Saturday 

31 October 2026 

Saturday  

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti  

8 November 2026 

Sunday  

Diwali 

9 November 2026 

Monday  

Vikram Samvat New Year 

11 November 2026 

Wednesday  

Bhai Dooj 

14 November 2026 

Saturday  

Second Saturday  

24 November 2026 

Tuesday 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

28 November 2026 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

12 December 2026 

Saturday  

Second Saturday 

25 December 2026  

Friday  

Christmas Day  

26 December 2026 

Saturday 

Fourth Saturday 

Description of Major Gujarat Holidays 2026

Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival in the calendar year and is celebrated either on 14 or 15 January every year. The festival marks the transition of the Sun from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Republic Day, a national holiday, is celebrated in the same month as well on 26. The day honours the establishment of the Indian constitution. In 2026, Holi, a popular Hindu festival, falls on 8 March. The festival is called the 'Festival of Colours' and is celebrated in several parts of the country.

On 14 April every year, we celebrate B R Ambedkar Jayanti to honour the birthday of the creator of Indian constitution. Finally, Christmas Day, a major Christian festival, will be celebrated on 25 December. This is a brief description of notable holidays in Gujarat in 2026.

Note: The information for this Gujarat holidays .2026 page has been sourced from authenticated websites.

Why do you Need the Calendar of Gujarat Holidays 2026?

Yes, it is required. For the working community, the calendar of holidays in Gujarat in 2026 matters a lot. How? Usually, on a holiday, working professionals prefer to relax and spare quality time with their friends and families. On a festival holiday, they shall celebrate the respective festival. The calendar of holidays helps them book a travel ticket, a show ticket and an event ticket in advance. A few people prefer going on a vacation during holidays, and thus the calendar is useful.

FAQs on Gujarat Holidays in 2026

  • Can the Gujarat state government change the local holiday dates?

    In general, national holidays are fixed holidays. However, there is a host of regional local holidays. These dates are not usually changed but there might be some cases wherein the authorities changes them. The regional authority (state governments, in most cases) have the right to make these changes as per requirement.

  • If a state or national holiday fall on a Sunday, will we get another holiday for the same on the following Monday?

    No, the national holiday or state holiday which falls on a Sunday will be counted on the same day and will not be carried forward to the following Monday.

  • Are the banks in Gujarat closed on all Saturdays?

    No, banks in Gujarat are not closed on all Saturdays. As per the common holiday criteria for banks, the second and fourth Saturdays of every month are bank holidays.

  • What are the holidays which are specific to the state of Gujarat only?

    There are not many holidays which are specific only to the state of Gujarat. However, there are certain holidays which are given only in Gujarat and a few other states. These holidays include Makar Sankranti, Ram Navami, and so on.

  • Is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti a public holiday in Gujarat?

    Yes. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, which is observed on 31 October, is a public holiday in the state of Gujarat. 

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