Punjab Public Holidays List 2026
Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Punjab 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 Punjab 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 Day | Regional |
| Jan 13 | Tuesday | Lohri | Regional |
| Jan 17 | Saturday | Nirvan Diwas of Bhagwan Adi Nath Ji | Regional |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Basant Panchmi / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji | Regional |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji | Regional |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri | Regional |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi / Hola Mohalla | Regional |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Regional |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eif-Ul-Fitr | Regional |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Ram Naumi | Regional |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| Apr 8 | Wednesday | Birthday of Sat Guru Nabha Das Ji | Regional |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Baisakhi / Birthday of B.R. Ambedkar | Regional |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Bhagwan Parshu Ram Janam Utsav | Regional |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day / Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Zaha (Bakrid) | Regional |
| Jun 18 | Tuesday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji | Regional |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Nirjala Ekadashi | Regional |
| Jun 26 | Tuesday | Muharram | Regional |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji / Kabir | Regional |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Martyrdom day of Shaheed Uddham Singh Ji | Regional |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad | Regional |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janam Ashtami | Regional |
| Sep 5 | Saturday | Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji | Regional |
| Sep 12 | Saturday | First Prakash Sri Guru Granth Saheb Ji / Saragarhi Day | Regional |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Samvtsari Day | Regional |
| Sep 20 | Sunday | Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji | Regional |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi | Regional |
| Sep 28 | Monday | Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji | Regional |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | Regional |
| Oct 16 | Friday | Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Ji Bahadur | Regional |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Regional |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Birthday of Maharshi Valmiki Ji | Regional |
| Oct 27 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji | Regional |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Karva Chauth | Regional |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | Nawan Punjab Day | Regional |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali | Regional |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Goverdhan Puja / Viswakarma Day | Regional |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Gurgaddi Diwas Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji | Regional |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Chhath Puja | Regional |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji | Regional |
| Nov 20 | Friday | Birthday of Sant Namdev Ji | Regional |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Gurpurb Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji | Regional |
| Dec 14 | Monday | Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | Regional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Shahidi Sabha, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib | Regional |
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Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Lohri celebrations in Punjab feel like a grand 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.