Rajasthan Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan 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 25 Sunday Deonarayan Jayanti Regional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Feb 15 Sunday Maha Shivratri Regional
Mar 2 Monday Holika Dahan Regional
Mar 3 Tuesday Dhulandi Regional
Mar 20 Friday Cheti Chand Regional
Mar 21 Saturday Id-Ul-Fitr Regional
Mar 26 Thursday Ram Navami Regional
Mar 31 Tuesday Mahavir Jayanti Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 11 Saturday Mahatma Jyotibha Phule Jayanti Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Ambedkar Jayanti Regional
Apr 19 Sunday Parshuram Jayanti Regional
May 1 Friday May Day Regional
May 28 Thursday Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Regional
Jun 17 Wednesday Maharana Pratap Jayanti Regional
Jun 26 Friday Muharram Regional
Aug 9 Sunday World Tribal Day Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Aug 26 Wednesday Barawafat Regional
Aug 28 Friday Raksha Bandhan Regional
Sep 4 Friday Krishna Janmashtami Regional
Sep 21 Monday Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashami & Khejadi Shahid Diwas Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 11 Sunday Navratra Sthapana & Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti Regional
Oct 19 Monday Durga Ashtami Regional
Oct 20 Tuesday Vijaya Dashami Regional
Nov 8 Sunday Deepawali Regional
Nov 9 Monday Govardhan Puja Regional
Nov 11 Wednesday Bhai Dooj Regional
Nov 24 Tuesday Guru Nanak Jayanti Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Day Regional

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How Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan 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.