Puducherry Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Puducherry 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 Puducherry 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 Regional
Jan 15 Thursday Pongal Regional
Jan 16 Friday Thiruvalluavar Day/Mattu Pongal Regional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Mar 20 Friday Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Tamil New Year / Ambedkar Jayanti Regional
Apr 15 Wednesday Vishu's 2nd Day Regional
May 1 Friday May Day Regional
May 27 Wednesday Bakrid Regional
May 28 Thursday Bakrid Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Aug 25 Tuesday Onam 1st Day / Milad-un-Nabi Regional
Aug 26 Wednesday Milad-un-Nabi Regional
Sep 14 Monday Vinayagar Chaturthi Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 15 Thursday St. Theresa Festival Regional
Oct 19 Monday Saraswathi Pooja / Ayudha Pooja Regional
Nov 1 Sunday Puducherry Liberation Day Regional
Nov 8 Sunday Deepawali Day Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Day Regional

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How Puducherry Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

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