Looking for the Punjab Govt Holidays 2026 PDF? Check out the official calendar released by the Personnel Department, Punjab. Get the complete list of Gazetted holidays, Restricted leaves, and long weekend guides for 2026 here.
Planning your year ahead is essential, whether you are a government employee, a student, or a private sector professional in Punjab. The Punjab Government has officially released the notification for the calendar year 2026, detailing the schedule of public holidays.
Key Highlights of the Punjab Govt Holiday Calendar 2026
Before diving into the full list, here are the critical takeaways from the official notification:
- Total Gazetted Holidays: The government has declared a specific list of mandatory holidays that apply to all government offices.
- Weekends: All Saturdays and Sundays are holidays for government employees.
- Restricted Holidays: Employees are allowed to choose 2 (two) holidays from the list of Restricted Holidays.
- Special Note on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Birthday: The date for the birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji will be announced later.
- Raksha Bandhan: The festival of Raksha Bandhan will be observed on 28th August 2026 (Friday).
Official List of Gazetted Holidays in Punjab 2026
The following is the authoritative list of Gazetted Holidays for the year 2026 as per the Punjab Government notification. These are the mandatory holidays observed across the state.
January – March 2026
| S.No | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Republic Day | 26 January | Monday |
| 2. | Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji | 01 February | Sunday |
| 3. | Maha Shivratri | 15 February | Sunday |
| 4. | Holi | 04 March | Wednesday |
| 5. | Eid-ul-Fitr | 21 March | Saturday |
| 6. | Shaheedi Diwas (Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru) | 23 March | Monday |
| 7. | Ram Navami | 26 March | Thursday |
| 8. | Mahavir Jayanti | 31 March | Tuesday |
April – June 2026
| S.No | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9. | Good Friday | 03 April | Friday |
| 10. | Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Das Ji | 08 April | Wednesday |
| 11. | Vaisakhi | 14 April | Tuesday |
| 12. | Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | 14 April | Tuesday |
| 13. | Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti | 19 April | Sunday |
| 14. | May Day | 01 May | Friday |
| 15. | Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 27 May | Wednesday |
| 16. | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji | 18 June | Thursday |
| 17. | Kabir Jayanti | 29 June | Monday |
July – September 2026
| S.No | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18. | Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh Ji | 31 July | Friday |
| 19. | Independence Day | 15 August | Saturday |
| 20. | Janmashtami | 04 September | Friday |
October – December 2026
| S.No | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21. | Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi Ji | 02 October | Friday |
| 22. | Maharaj Agarsain Jayanti | 11 October | Sunday |
| 23. | Dussehra | 20 October | Tuesday |
| 24. | Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji | 26 October | Monday |
| 25. | Diwali | 08 November | Sunday |
| 26. | Vishwakarma Day | 09 November | Monday |
| 27. | Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha | 16 November | Monday |
| 28. | Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji | 24 November | Tuesday |
| 29. | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji | 14 December | Monday |
| 30. | Christmas Day | 25 December | Friday |
| 31. | Shaheedi Sabha, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib | 28 December | Monday |
List of Restricted Holidays (RH) 2026
In addition to the Gazetted holidays, Punjab Government employees are entitled to choose any 2 (two) holidays from the Restricted Holidays list. This flexibility allows employees to observe festivals specific to their community or personal preference.
Full Restricted Holidays List
| S.No | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Year Day | 01 January | Thursday |
| 2. | Lohri | 13 January | Tuesday |
| 3. | Nirvana Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji | 17 January | Saturday |
| 4. | Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji | 23 January | Friday |
| 5. | Hola Mohalla | 04 March | Wednesday |
| 6. | International Women’s Day | 08 March | Sunday |
| 7. | Buddha Purnima | 01 May | Friday |
| 8. | Nirjala Ekadashi | 25 June | Thursday |
| 9. | Muharram | 26 June | Friday |
| 10. | Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji | 29 June | Monday |
| 11. | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Milad-un-Nabi) | 26 August | Wednesday |
| 12. | Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji | 05 September | Saturday |
| 13. | First Parkash Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji | 12 September | Saturday |
| 14. | Saragarhi Day | 12 September | Saturday |
| 15. | Samvatsari Day | 15 September | Tuesday |
| 16. | Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji | 20 September | Sunday |
| 17. | Anant Chaturdashi | 25 September | Friday |
| 18. | Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji | 28 September | Monday |
| 19. | Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Ji Bahadur | 16 October | Friday |
| 20. | Parkash Gurpurab Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji | 27 October | Tuesday |
| 21. | Karva Chauth | 29 October | Thursday |
| 22. | New Punjab Day | 01 November | Sunday |
| 23. | Govardhan Puja | 09 November | Monday |
| 24. | Gurgaddi Diwas Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji | 11 November | Wednesday |
| 25. | Chhath Puja | 15 November | Sunday |
| 26. | Birthday of Sant Namdev Ji | 20 November | Friday |
| 27. | Shaheedi Sabha, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib | 26 & 27 Dec | Sat & Sun |
Special Provisions for Nagar Kirtan & Shobha Yatra
A unique feature of the Punjab Govt Holidays 2026 is the provision for religious processions. The notification allows employees to avail of four (4) half-day leaves during the calendar year to participate in Nagar Kirtans or Shobha Yatras related to specific religious occasions.
Employees can choose half-day leaves for the following occasions:
- Birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji
- Maha Shivratri
- Sri Ram Navami
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Vaisakhi
- Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- Janmashtami
- Eid-ul-Fitr
- Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji
- Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
- Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji
- Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
- Christmas Day
Note: The Controlling Authority is responsible for maintaining the record of these leaves.
Long Weekends in 2026: Plan Your Vacations
Based on the Punjab Govt Holidays 2026 list, several holidays fall on Fridays or Mondays, offering extended weekends for employees. This is the perfect opportunity to plan trips without using your casual leaves.
- Republic Day Weekend: Jan 24 (Sat), Jan 25 (Sun), Jan 26 (Mon – Republic Day).
- Shaheedi Diwas Weekend: Mar 21 (Sat), Mar 22 (Sun), Mar 23 (Mon – Shaheedi Diwas).
- Good Friday Weekend: Apr 03 (Fri – Good Friday), Apr 04 (Sat), Apr 05 (Sun).
- May Day Weekend: May 01 (Fri – May Day), May 02 (Sat), May 03 (Sun).
- Kabir Jayanti Weekend: Jun 27 (Sat), Jun 28 (Sun), Jun 29 (Mon – Kabir Jayanti).
- Udham Singh Martydom Weekend: Jul 31 (Fri), Aug 01 (Sat), Aug 02 (Sun).
- Gandhi Jayanti Weekend: Oct 02 (Fri – Gandhi Jayanti), Oct 03 (Sat), Oct 04 (Sun).
- Christmas Weekend: Dec 25 (Fri – Christmas), Dec 26 (Sat), Dec 27 (Sun).
The Punjab Govt Holidays 2026 PDF provides a structured list that balances national importance, religious sentiments, and state-specific observances. With 31 Gazetted holidays and a flexible list of 27 Restricted holidays, employees have ample opportunity to celebrate their festivals and plan their personal time.
This notification (No. 06/01/2025-2PP3/781) was officially signed by K.A.P. Sinha, Chief Secretary to the Government of Punjab, on 22.11.2025. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar to make the most of the year 2026.