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Public Holidays in Haryana 2026

Public holiday information for Haryana covering government closures, local festivals and practical planning across the state.

No Public Holiday Today Today, 08 Nov 2026
Regular Working Day

There is no scheduled public holiday in Haryana today, 08 Nov 2026, according to the available holiday calendar. Government offices and applicable public institutions in Haryana are expected to follow their regular working schedule.

Public Holiday Tomorrow Tomorrow, 09 Nov 2026
Public Holiday Tomorrow: Deepavali/Diwali/Laxmi Puja/Govardhan Puja

Tomorrow, 09 Nov 2026, is a public holiday in Chandigarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh for Deepavali/Diwali/Laxmi Puja/Govardhan Puja. Government offices and applicable public institutions in Chandigarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh may remain closed tomorrow. Check with individual schools, private organizations or other institutions for their holiday arrangements.

Public Holiday Calendar 2026
15 Holidays
Date Holiday Name State / Region Category
January 2026
1 Holidays
26
Jan
Mon
Republic Day
All States National Holiday
March 2026
2 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
April 2026
1 Holidays
14
Apr
Tue
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti/Bohag Bihu/Vishu/Baisakhi/Tamil New Year
23 States
Andhra Pradesh, Assam + 21 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
17
Jun
Wed
Maharana Pratap Jayanti
HaryanaMeghalaya
State Public
August 2026
1 Holidays
15
Aug
Sat
Independence Day
19 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 17 more
National Holiday
September 2026
1 Holidays
04
Sep
Fri
Sreekrishna Jayanthi/Janamashtami
10 States
Andhra Pradesh, Bihar + 8 more
Gazetted / Public
October 2026
3 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
26
Oct
Mon
Maharishi Valmiki Birthday/Accession Day
6 States
Chandigarh, Haryana + 4 more
Gazetted / Public
November 2026
2 Holidays
09
Nov
Mon
Deepavali/Diwali/Laxmi Puja/Govardhan Puja
9 States
Chandigarh, Haryana + 7 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 Haryana

Haryana sits between the national capital and the agricultural heartland of the north. Its public holiday calendar is watched carefully in the industrial towns of Gurugram and Faridabad as well as in the smaller cities and villages that spread across the state. When a holiday is declared, government offices close, schools shut, and the usual flow of daily work pauses. For a state that supplies a large workforce to Delhi and runs its own industries and farms, these dates matter for both personal and economic planning.

The calendar includes national holidays along with state-specific observances that reflect local traditions. People use the list to decide when to travel home, when to schedule family events, and when to complete official work before counters close.

Public Holiday Today in Haryana

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 rearrange their routines. Local markets and transport services often run more slowly. For anyone who needs to visit a government counter or complete a bank task, knowing the status early prevents a wasted journey.

Public Holiday Tomorrow in Haryana

Looking one day ahead is useful, especially for those who travel daily into Delhi or between towns. If tomorrow is a holiday, people use the current day to finish pending work, withdraw cash or settle school matters. Families sometimes decide to visit relatives or prepare for a local celebration. Small business owners adjust their plans according to the expected change in activity.

Government Holidays in Haryana

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 Haryana

Festival holidays give the Haryana calendar its local flavour. Teej is widely celebrated, especially by women, with traditional songs and gatherings. Baisakhi marks the harvest and is observed with community events. Holi, Diwali and Dussehra are also marked across the state. These days allow families to come together, prepare traditional food and take part in cultural life. For many households they are the main occasions when social ties are strengthened.

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 Haryana 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. For a state with both industrial centres and agricultural 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 Haryana

This calendar collects the official public holidays observed in Haryana. 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.

Teej, Baisakhi, Holi, Diwali and Dussehra 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.

Offices and schools close, and many residents use the time for family gatherings, local travel and cultural celebrations.

No, today (08 November 2026) is NOT a public holiday in Haryana. All government offices, public institutions, and educational centers operate as regular working days.

Yes, tomorrow (09 November 2026) is a public holiday in Chandigarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh for Deepavali/Diwali/Laxmi Puja/Govardhan Puja. Physical branches and offices will be closed.

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

The next upcoming public holiday in Chandigarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh is Deepavali/Diwali/Laxmi Puja/Govardhan Puja on 09 November 2026.