Delhi Public Holidays List 2026
Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Delhi they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Delhi which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Regional |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Regional |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Annual Closing of Bank Accounts | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zaha (Bakrid) | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmashtami (Vaishnva) | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Regional |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Maharshi Valmiki's Birthday | Regional |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Regional |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Regional |
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Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Diwali celebrations in Delhi feel like a grand wedding celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.