PUBLIC CALENDAR Public Holiday Calendar & Gazetted Dates

Public Holidays in Jharkhand 2026

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

No Public Holiday Today Today, 07 Nov 2026
Regular Working Day

There is no scheduled public holiday in Jharkhand today, 07 Nov 2026, according to the available holiday calendar. Government offices and applicable public institutions in Jharkhand are expected to follow their regular working schedule.

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

Tomorrow, 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 tomorrow. Check with individual schools, private organizations or other institutions for their holiday arrangements.

Public Holiday Calendar 2026
24 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
5 Holidays
03
Mar
Tue
Holi/Dol Jatra/Holika Dahan
12 States
Andhra Pradesh, Assam + 10 more
Gazetted / Public
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
26
Mar
Thu
Ram Navami
12 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh + 10 more
Gazetted / Public
31
Mar
Tue
Mahavir Jayanti
13 States
Bihar, Chhattisgarh + 11 more
Gazetted / Public
April 2026
2 Holidays
03
Apr
Fri
Good Friday
26 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 24 more
Gazetted / Public
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
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
2 Holidays
04
Sep
Fri
Sreekrishna Jayanthi/Janamashtami
10 States
Andhra Pradesh, Bihar + 8 more
Gazetted / Public
22
Sep
Tue
Karam Puja
JharkhandSikkim
State Public
October 2026
3 Holidays
02
Oct
Fri
Gandhi Jayanthi
All States National Holiday
19
Oct
Mon
Maha Navami/Durga Puja/Ayutha Pooja
13 States
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam + 11 more
Gazetted / Public
20
Oct
Tue
Vijaya Dashami/Dussehra
32 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 30 more
Gazetted / Public
November 2026
4 Holidays
08
Nov
Sun
Deepavali/Diwali/Kali Puja
28 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 26 more
Gazetted / Public
15
Nov
Sun
Chhath Puja/Birthday of Birsa Munda
4 States
Bihar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu + 2 more
Gazetted / Public
16
Nov
Mon
Chhath Puja
BiharJharkhand
State 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 Jharkhand

Jharkhand’s public holiday calendar reflects both its industrial towns and its strong tribal traditions. In Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad the holidays affect offices, schools and markets in the usual way. In the rural and tribal areas the same dates often coincide with local festivals that have been observed for generations. The official list therefore serves as a common reference for people living in very different settings across the state.

Residents keep track of the calendar because it decides when government offices close, when schools shut, and when families can plan visits or take part in cultural events. For a state with a large population that moves between villages and industrial centres for work, these dates help people organise their time with fewer surprises.

Public Holiday Today in Jharkhand

Many people check the day’s status early 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 Jharkhand

Looking one day ahead is useful, especially for those who travel between districts. If tomorrow is a holiday, residents 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. In areas where road travel takes time, this extra notice helps people organise their movements more carefully.

Government Holidays in Jharkhand

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 Jharkhand

Festival holidays give the Jharkhand calendar its local character. Sarhul is a major tribal festival that marks the beginning of the new year for many communities and is observed with traditional rituals. Karma Puja is another important occasion celebrated with community gatherings. Sohrai is linked to the harvest and cattle and is widely marked in rural areas.

Other festivals such as Diwali, Holi and local celebrations are also observed. 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 Jharkhand 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 festivals in particular bring communities together and keep traditional practices alive. For a state with both industrial 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 Jharkhand

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

Sarhul, Karma Puja, Sohrai, 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.

Tribal festivals such as Sarhul and Karma Puja are important cultural events and are often observed as holidays, allowing communities to take part in traditional rituals.

No, today (07 November 2026) is NOT a public holiday in Jharkhand. All government offices, public institutions, and educational centers operate as regular working days.

Yes, tomorrow (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 will be closed.

Major public holidays observed in Jharkhand 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.