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Public Holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2026

Public holiday information for Madhya Pradesh covering local 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 Madhya Pradesh today, 07 Nov 2026, according to the available holiday calendar. Government offices and applicable public institutions in Madhya Pradesh 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
20 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
4 Holidays
03
Mar
Tue
Holi/Dol Jatra/Holika Dahan
12 States
Andhra Pradesh, Assam + 10 more
Gazetted / Public
21
Mar
Sat
Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID)*/Nauroz
31 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh + 29 more
Gazetted / Public
27
Mar
Fri
Sri Ram Navami/Chaite Dasain
6 States
Andhra Pradesh, Bihar + 4 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
3 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
28
Aug
Fri
Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi/Raksha Bandhan
Jammu and KashmirMadhya Pradesh
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
3 Holidays
08
Nov
Sun
Deepavali/Diwali/Kali Puja
28 States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh + 26 more
Gazetted / Public
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 Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh covers a large central part of India, and its public holiday calendar is followed from the capital Bhopal to Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain and the smaller towns. When a holiday is declared, government offices close, schools shut, and the usual flow of daily work pauses. In a state that combines industrial centres, agricultural areas and important pilgrimage sites, these dates matter for both personal and practical planning.

The calendar includes national holidays along with state-specific observances that reflect local traditions. Temple festivals and regional celebrations give the list a distinctly Madhya Pradesh character. Residents keep track of it for work, schooling and family planning. Visitors find it useful when arranging travel around possible closures.

Public Holiday Today in Madhya Pradesh

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 Madhya Pradesh

Looking one day ahead is useful in a state where many people travel for work or family. 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. Small business owners adjust their plans according to the expected change in activity.

Government Holidays in Madhya Pradesh

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 Madhya Pradesh

Festival holidays give the Madhya Pradesh calendar its local flavour. Mahashivratri holds special importance in places such as Ujjain and is observed with large participation. Diwali, Holi and Dussehra are widely marked across the state. Local fairs and temple festivals also form part of the cultural calendar. These days allow people to step away from routine work and take part in cultural life. For many households they are the main occasions when relatives gather and traditions are kept alive.

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 Madhya Pradesh a public holiday changes the daily rhythm in clear 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. Temple festivals in particular bring large numbers of people together. For a state with both busy cities 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 Madhya Pradesh

This calendar collects the official public holidays observed in Madhya Pradesh. 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.

Mahashivratri, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra and various local temple festivals are among the important festival holidays.

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

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

Mahashivratri is an important festival in Madhya Pradesh, especially in places like Ujjain, and is observed with special significance.

No, today (07 November 2026) is NOT a public holiday in Madhya Pradesh. 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 Madhya Pradesh 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.