This article highlights the list of holidays in Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2018. Even though holidays in India are often perplexing, as there are multiple categories when compared to other countries, the primary ones include:
- Bank holidays
- Regional holidays
- National holidays
- Public holidays
List Of Holidays In Jammu And Kashmir – 2018
| Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
| January 26, 2018 | Friday | Republic Day | All over India |
| February 13, 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri | Holiday in several states. Celebrated on the thirteenth night and fourteenth day |
| March 01, 2018 | Thursday | Holi | Holiday in Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana provinces |
| March 18, 2018 | Sunday | Ram Navmi | First month’s ninth day of Hindu calendar |
| April 01, 2018 | Sunday | Bank holiday | Only for banks. Closing day of annual accounts |
| April 02, 2018 | Monday | Bank Holiday | Only for banks. Closing day of annual accounts |
| April 14, 2018 | Saturday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s birthday |
| April 14, 2018 | Saturday | Vaisakhi | Holiday is several states |
| April 30, 2018 | Monday | Buddha Purnima | Buddha’s Birth |
| June 8, 2018 | Friday | Jumat-ul-Wida | Ramadan’s last Friday |
| June 11, 2018 | Monday | Shab-I-Qadar | Holiday is applicable only in Jammu & Kashmir. This day is celebrated on Ramadan’s twenty-seventh day |
| June 15, 2018 | Friday | Eid ul-Fitr | Holiday in several states |
| July 05, 2018 | Thursday | Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday | Holiday only in Jammu & Kashmir |
| July 13, 2018 | Friday | Martyr’s Day | Holiday only in Jammu & Kashmir |
| August 15, 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Holiday in all states |
| August 22, 2018 | Wednesday | Idul Juha | Bakrid – Holiday in many states |
| September 03, 2018 | Monday | Janmashtami | Birth of Lord Krishna |
| September 21, 2018 | Friday | Muharram | Holiday in several states |
| October 02, 2018 | Tuesday | National Holiday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| October 18, 2018 | Thursday | Dusshera | Vijaya Dashmi. Holiday in several states |
| November 07, 2018 | Wednesday | Diwali | Holiday in several states |
| November 21, 2018 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad | Holiday only in Jammu and Kashmir |
| November 23, 2018 | Friday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | Holiday in several states |
| November 23, 2018 | Friday | Friday after the Eid | Holiday only in Jammu and Kashmir |
| December 05, 2018 | Wednesday | Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s Birthday | Holiday only in Jammu and Kashmir |
| December 25, 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas | Holiday in several states |
List Of Bank Holidays In Jammu & Kashmir - 2018
For people who tend to visit their banks often, need to be aware of the list of bank holidays so that it can save the errand and time of ending up there and finally, realizing that the bank is closed for the day. As per the calendar year 2018, there are totally 48 bank holidays in Jammu and Kashmir. Here is the detailed list:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| January 13, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| January 26, 2018 | Friday | Republic Day |
| January 27, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| February 10, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| February 13, 2018 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri |
| February 24, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| March 01, 2018 | Thursday | Holi – Only for J&K Province |
| March 10, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| March 18, 2018 | Sunday | The first day of Navratri |
| March 24, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| April 01, 2018 | Sunday | Annual closing of accounts |
| April 13, 2018 | Friday | Vaisakhi |
| April 14, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| April 28, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| April 30, 2018 | Monday | Buddha Purnima |
| May 12, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| May 26, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| June 08, 2018 | Friday | Jamat-ul-Vida |
| June 09, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| June 15, 2018 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| June 23, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| July 5, 2018 | Thursday | Second Saturday |
| July 13, 2018 | Friday | Martyr’s Day |
| July 14, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| July 28, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| August 11, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| August 15, 2018 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| August 22, 2018 | Wednesday | Eid al-Zuha |
| August 23, 2018 | Thursday | Eid al-Zuha |
| August 25, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| September 03, 2018 | Monday | Janmashtami |
| September 08, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| September 21, 2018 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 22, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| October 02, 2018 | Tuesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 13, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| October 18, 2018 | Thursday | Vijaya Dashami |
| October 27, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| November 07, 2018 | Wednesday | Diwali |
| November 10, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| November 21, 2018 | Wednesday | Eid-e-Milad |
| November 23, 2018 | Friday | The Friday after the Eid |
| November 24, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| December 05, 2018 | Wednesday | Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s Birthday |
| December 08, 2018 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| December 22, 2018 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| December 25, 2018 | Tuesday | Christmas |
Note: The second and fourth Saturdays of all months of the year are public holidays for all banks operating across Jammu and Kashmir.
Also check the list of Bank Holidays 2018 in India
The aforementioned dates of regional public and restricted holidays have been taken from the most authenticated and latest references. There is a possibility that the holiday dates for certain Islamic festivals and the festivals of other communities may be revised later on. We are not responsible under such circumstances.
