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Chandigarh Public Holidays List 2026

Chandigarh has 17 gazetted public holidays in 2026, covering 3 national days and 14 religious and cultural observances across Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikh traditions. As a Union Territory serving as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh's calendar reflects a broader mix of festivals than most single-state capitals.

Holiday calendar 2026

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic DayNational
4 Mar 2026WednesdayHoliReligious
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (subject to confirmation — lunar)Religious
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam NavamiReligious
31 Mar 2026TuesdayMahavir JayantiReligious
3 Apr 2026FridayGood FridayReligious
1 May 2026FridayBudha PurnimaReligious
27 May 2026WednesdayId-ul-Zuha / Bakrid (subject to confirmation — lunar)Religious
26 Jun 2026FridayMuharram (subject to confirmation — lunar)Religious
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence DayNational
26 Aug 2026WednesdayMilad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad (subject to confirmation — lunar)Religious
4 Sep 2026FridayJanmashtami (Vaishnava)Religious
2 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehraReligious
8 Nov 2026SundayDiwali / DeepavaliReligious
24 Nov 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak's BirthdayReligious
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas DayReligious

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How Chandigarh Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Chandigarh's position as a shared Union Territory capital means its workforce spans Central Government employees, state government staff from both Punjab and Haryana, and a large private sector, each operating under different leave and holiday rules. Maintaining a single accurate payroll calendar is therefore more complex than in a standard state setup.

Four of the 17 holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar and may shift by a day based on moon sighting, requiring payroll teams to stay close to official circulars as each date approaches. The October to November stretch Dussehra, Diwali and Guru Nanak's Birthday within five weeks generates the highest leave volume of the year. In 2026, Diwali falls on a Sunday, so there is no in-lieu day for government offices; payroll teams should account for this before processing November leave balances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

17 gazetted public holidays in 2026 as per the CGEWCC Chandigarh circular (Ref. CGEWCC/chd/2025/1005), covering 3 national days and 14 religious and cultural observances. These apply to Central Government offices located in Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh. Employees may additionally choose restricted holidays from the separate list in the same circular.