PUBLIC CALENDAR Public Holiday Calendar & Gazetted Dates

Public Holidays in Chhattisgarh 2026

Practical public holiday information for Chhattisgarh covering local festivals, government closures and everyday planning.

Public Holiday Today Today, 08 Nov 2026
Public Holiday Today: Deepavali/Diwali/Kali Puja

Today, 08 Nov 2026, is a public holiday in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal for Deepavali/Diwali/Kali Puja. Government offices and applicable public institutions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal may remain closed today. Holiday arrangements can vary for schools, private organizations and essential services.

No Public Holiday Tomorrow Tomorrow, 09 Nov 2026
Regular Working Day

There is no scheduled public holiday in Chhattisgarh tomorrow, 09 Nov 2026, according to the available holiday calendar. Government offices and applicable public institutions in Chhattisgarh are expected to follow their regular working schedule.

Public Holiday Calendar 2026
17 Holidays
Date Holiday Name State / Region Category
January 2026
1 Holidays
26
Jan
Mon
Republic Day
All States National Holiday
February 2026
1 Holidays
15
Feb
Sun
Mahasivarathri/Lui-Ngai-Ni
16 States
Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh + 14 more
Gazetted / Public
March 2026
3 Holidays
04
Mar
Wed
Holi/Holi 2nd Day-Dhuleti/Yaosang 2nd Day
22 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh + 20 more
Gazetted / Public
21
Mar
Sat
Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID)*/Nauroz
31 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh + 29 more
Gazetted / Public
31
Mar
Tue
Mahavir Jayanti
13 States
Bihar, Chhattisgarh + 11 more
Gazetted / Public
April 2026
1 Holidays
03
Apr
Fri
Good Friday
26 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 24 more
Gazetted / Public
May 2026
2 Holidays
01
May
Fri
May Day/Labour Day/Buddha Purnima
29 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 27 more
Gazetted / Public
27
May
Wed
Bakri Eid (Eid-Ul-Adha/Eid-Ul-Azha)
25 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 23 more
Gazetted / Public
June 2026
1 Holidays
26
Jun
Fri
Muharram (Ashura)
17 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bihar + 15 more
Gazetted / Public
August 2026
2 Holidays
15
Aug
Sat
Independence Day
19 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 17 more
National Holiday
26
Aug
Wed
Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)/Thiruvonam
10 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bihar + 8 more
Gazetted / Public
September 2026
1 Holidays
04
Sep
Fri
Sreekrishna Jayanthi/Janamashtami
10 States
Andhra Pradesh, Bihar + 8 more
Gazetted / Public
October 2026
2 Holidays
02
Oct
Fri
Gandhi Jayanthi
All States National Holiday
20
Oct
Tue
Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra
32 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 30 more
Gazetted / Public
November 2026
2 Holidays
08
Nov
Sun
Deepavali/Diwali/Kali Puja
28 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 26 more
Gazetted / Public
24
Nov
Tue
Guru Nanak's Birthday/Kartika Purnima
22 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh + 20 more
Gazetted / Public
December 2026
1 Holidays
25
Dec
Fri
Christmas Day
All States National Holiday
Overview & Key Insights

Public Holidays in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh has a public holiday calendar that reflects both its administrative structure and its strong tribal and rural traditions. In cities like Raipur, Bilaspur and Durg the holidays affect offices, schools and markets in the usual way. In the Bastar region and other tribal areas the same dates often coincide with local festivals and community gatherings that have been observed for generations.

People across the state keep track of the official list because it decides when government offices shut, when schools close, and when families can plan visits or take part in cultural events. The calendar therefore serves both practical and cultural purposes.

Public Holiday Today in Chhattisgarh

Many residents check the day’s status first thing in the morning. If it is a public holiday, government offices across the state remain closed. Banks usually follow the same schedule. Schools stay shut, so parents adjust their routines. Local markets and transport services often move more slowly. For anyone who needs to visit a government counter or complete a bank task, knowing the status early prevents a wasted trip.

Public Holiday Tomorrow in Chhattisgarh

Looking one day ahead is useful, especially for those who need to travel between districts. If tomorrow is a holiday, people use the current day to finish pending work, withdraw money or settle school matters. Families sometimes decide to visit relatives or prepare for a local celebration. In areas where road travel takes time, this extra notice helps people organise their movements more carefully.

Government Holidays in Chhattisgarh

Government holidays cover all state offices, district administrations and most public institutions. National days such as Republic Day and Independence Day are observed with formal programmes. On these dates the offices remain closed, though hospitals, police stations and emergency services continue without interruption. Citizens who need official work done are advised to complete it before the holiday begins. Employees use the annual list to plan their leave and personal commitments.

Festival Holidays in Chhattisgarh

Festival holidays give the Chhattisgarh calendar its local character. Hareli is an important agricultural festival observed in many rural areas. Pola is marked with cattle-related traditions. Bastar Dussehra is a distinctive and extended celebration that holds special meaning in the Bastar region and is quite different from Dussehra observed elsewhere.

Other festivals such as Diwali, Holi and local harvest celebrations are also widely marked. These days allow communities to come together, perform traditional rituals and pass on cultural practices. For many families the festival holidays are the main occasions when social and cultural life takes centre stage.

Upcoming Public Holidays

A clear view of the months ahead helps students, working people and families plan better. Long weekends are often used for family visits or short travel. Those who need to complete official work can choose dates that avoid closed offices. Small businesses watch the list because customer activity usually changes on these days.

Why Public Holidays Matter

In Chhattisgarh a public holiday changes the daily rhythm in noticeable ways. Offices and schools close. Banking services pause, so people plan their cash needs earlier. Local transport may run less frequently. At the same time, these days open space for family visits, cultural participation and rest. Tribal and rural festivals in particular bring communities together and keep traditional practices alive. For a state with both urban centres and widely spread rural areas, the shared holiday calendar is a useful common reference.

How to Use This Holiday Calendar

Refer to the current day when you need a quick answer. Look at the coming weeks when you are planning leave, school activities or family travel. Parents, government employees, teachers and small business owners all find it helpful to keep the same reliable list instead of depending on scattered notices.

Public Holiday Calendar for Chhattisgarh

This calendar collects the official public holidays observed in Chhattisgarh. It is intended as a practical reference for anyone who needs to know when government offices, schools and banks are closed and when the state observes its important local festivals. Keep it available through the year for clear and steady planning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The complete list of coming holidays is available here for planning leave, travel and school activities.

Yes, most state government offices stay closed. Essential services such as hospitals and police continue to function.

Schools generally follow the official public holiday calendar and remain closed on those days.

Hareli, Pola, Bastar Dussehra, Diwali and Holi are among the important festival holidays observed in the state.

This page carries the updated public holiday list for the state.

Banks usually observe the notified public holidays and remain closed on those dates.

Bastar Dussehra is a unique and longer celebration observed in the Bastar region. It reflects the distinct tribal traditions of the area and involves multiple days of cultural events.

Yes, today (08 November 2026) is a public holiday in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal for Deepavali/Diwali/Kali Puja. Physical branches and offices are closed, while digital banking and online services remain operational.

No, tomorrow (09 November 2026) is NOT a public holiday in Chhattisgarh. All government offices, public institutions, and educational centers operate as regular working days.

Major public holidays observed in Chhattisgarh include Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, along with regional gazetted festival holidays.

The next upcoming public holiday in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal is Deepavali/Diwali/Kali Puja on 08 November 2026.