NCT Gazette Notification
Delhi (NCT)
Public Holiday List 2026
Ref: No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/4540-4576
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Holi | Festival |
| 29 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Id-ul-Fitr* | Regional |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Ram Navami | Regional |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Regional |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* | Regional |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram* | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 04 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami | Festival |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Thursday | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)* | Regional |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | National |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Dussehra (Vijay Dashami) | Festival |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Festival |
| 29 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |
Important Compliance Notes:
- Sunday Holidays: In 2026, Id-ul-Fitr, Buddha Purnima, Diwali and Guru Nanak’s Birthday fall on Sundays.
- Moon Sightings: Holidays marked with (*) depend on the sighting of the moon. Dates for Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, and Id-e-Milad may vary.
- Restricted Holidays: Government employees can choose up to 2 Restricted Holidays (RH) from the separate list provided in the notification.
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