Complete list of 21 gazetted and 16 restricted holidays for HR teams in Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida. Plan leave policies, payroll, and compliance with confidence.
All gazetted and restricted holidays organized by month. Green = Gazetted (compulsory), Blue = Restricted (optional).
All 37 holidays in one table. Gazetted holidays are compulsory for government offices. Restricted holidays are optional — employees can choose any 2.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | — |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Subject to lunar sighting |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Accounts | Bank Holiday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Subject to lunar sighting |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Subject to lunar sighting |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Milad-un-Nabi | Subject to lunar sighting |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | — |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | — |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali | — |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | — |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | — |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti / Pongal |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Friday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Monday | Basant Panchami |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Shivaji Jayanti |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Monday | Holika Dahan |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Vaisakhi / Vishu |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Monday | Rath Yatra |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Raksha Bandhan |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Hindi Diwas |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Karva Chauth |
| 6 Nov 2026 | Friday | Dhanteras |
| 9 Nov 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Bhai Dooj |
Smart leave planning for your team. These weekends can be extended to 3-4 days with just one leave day.
Quick tips for HR managers handling leave policy around Delhi NCR holidays.
Circulate the full holiday list to all employees at the start of the year. This reduces leave conflicts and last-minute requests.
Each state has its own holiday calendar. Maintain separate lists if you have offices across Delhi NCR to avoid payroll errors.
Ask employees to declare their 2 restricted holiday choices by January 31. This helps with staffing and coverage planning.
Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi depend on lunar sighting. Update your system when actual dates are confirmed.
Manual Excel tracking leads to errors during holiday-heavy months (Oct-Nov). Use HR software to auto-sync holidays with leave balances.
When gazetted holidays fall on weekends (like Independence Day on Saturday), decide your compensatory off policy in advance.
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Common questions about Delhi NCR holidays for 2026.
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