Himachal Pradesh Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh 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 1 Thursday New Year's Day Restricted
Jan 14 Wednesday Makar Sankranti Regional
Jan 23 Friday Basant Panchami / Siraji Restricted
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Feb 1 Sunday Guru Ravidas' Birthday Regional
Feb 15 Sunday Maha Shivaratri Regional
Feb 20 Friday Birth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Regional
Mar 4 Wednesday Holi Regional
Mar 19 Thursday Cheti Chand 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
Apr 4 Saturday Easter Saturday Regional
Apr 15 Wednesday Himachal Day Regional
Apr 19 Sunday Parshuram Jayanti Regional
May 1 Friday Buddha Purnima Regional
May 10 Sunday Maharana Pratap Jayanti Regional
May 27 Wednesday Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Regional
Jun 5 Friday Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti Regional
Jun 18 Thursday Jamat-ul-Vida Regional
Jul 16 Thursday Rath Yatra Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Aug 28 Friday Raksha Bandhan Regional
Sep 4 Friday Janmashtami Regional
Sep 5 Saturday Guru Nanak Dev's Parkash Diwas Regional
Sep 8 Tuesday Onam Regional
Sep 17 Thursday Vishwakarma Day Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 3 Saturday Karva Chauth Regional
Oct 20 Tuesday Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi) Regional
Oct 26 Monday Balmiki Jayanti Regional
Nov 8 Sunday Diwali Regional
Nov 15 Sunday Chhat Pooja Regional
Dec 24 Thursday Christmas Eve Restricted
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Day Regional

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How Himachal Pradesh Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Diwali celebrations in Himachal Pradesh 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.