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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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.