Delhi Public Holidays 2026 | Full List of Government, Bank & Festival Dates

Delhi, being the national capital of India, observes a wide range of public, bank, and festival holidays every year. The 2026 Delhi public holiday list includes national gazetted holidays, state-specific observances, and religious festivals celebrated by communities across the city.

This guide provides a comprehensive list of Delhi Government holidays for 2026, including bank holidays (as per RBI guidelines) and restricted holidays for employees and institutions.

Types of Holidays in Delhi

1. Gazetted Holidays: Mandatory holidays observed by government offices and most public sector organizations.
2. Restricted Holidays: Optional holidays that employees can choose from a given list.
3. Bank Holidays: Declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, these are observed by all scheduled and cooperative banks.

Delhi Public Holidays 2026 – Government, Bank & Festival Dates

Note: Dates for some festivals are based on the lunar calendar and may change. The final notification will be issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi and the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).

Delhi Bank Holidays 2026

Bank holidays in Delhi follow the RBI Holiday List 2026 for the Delhi Region. In addition to the above gazetted holidays, all Sundays and second & fourth Saturdays of each month will be observed as bank holidays.

Regular Monthly Bank Holiday Pattern (2026):

• 2nd Saturday of every month
• 4th Saturday of every month
• All Sundays

Restricted Holidays (Optional)

Employees working in Central or Delhi Government offices can choose any two restricted holidays from the official list. These usually include:

• Basant Panchami
• Karva Chauth
• Onam
• Vishwakarma Puja
• Raksha Bandhan
• Ganesh Chaturthi
• Lohri
• Chhath Puja

In 2026, Delhi will observe 17–20 government holidays, depending on final gazette notifications. Offices, schools, and businesses can plan their annual calendar around these official dates. Always verify festival-based holidays with the Government of NCT of Delhi’s official circular issued closer to the year.