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

Rajasthan, known for its rich culture and diverse festivals, observes a mix of national, state, and religious holidays each year. The Rajasthan Public Holiday List 2026 includes official government, bank, and festival holidays applicable to all state offices, schools, and financial institutions.

Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026
Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026

This detailed guide provides the complete list of Rajasthan holidays for 2026, based on the expected government notification and RBI’s regional bank holiday calendar.

Types of Holidays in Rajasthan

  1. Gazetted Holidays: Declared by the Government of Rajasthan and observed by all state and central government offices.
  2. Restricted Holidays: Optional holidays that employees can avail from a select list.
  3. Bank Holidays: Declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, observed by banks and financial institutions across Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026 – Government, Bank & Festival Dates

Note: Some festival dates are subject to change based on the lunar calendar. The final official list will be published by the Government of Rajasthan in the State Gazette.

Date

Day

Holiday

Type

January 1, 2026

Thursday

New Year’s Day

Restricted Holiday

January 14, 2026

Wednesday

Makar Sankranti

State / Festival Holiday

January 26, 2026

Monday

Republic Day

National Gazetted Holiday

February 15, 2026

Sunday

Maha Shivratri

Gazetted Holiday

March 20, 2026

Friday

Holi

State / Festival Holiday

March 31, 2026

Tuesday

Mahavir Jayanti

Gazetted Holiday

April 3, 2026

Friday

Good Friday

Gazetted / Bank Holiday

April 10, 2026

Friday

Cheti Chand

State Holiday (Sindhi Community)

April 14, 2026

Tuesday

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti

Gazetted Holiday

April 20, 2026

Monday

Ram Navami

Gazetted Holiday

May 1, 2026

Friday

May Day / Labour Day

Bank Holiday

May 25, 2026

Monday

Buddha Purnima

Gazetted Holiday

June 27, 2026

Saturday

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)

Gazetted Holiday

July 26, 2026

Sunday

Muharram

Gazetted Holiday

August 15, 2026

Saturday

Independence Day

National Gazetted Holiday

August 26, 2026

Wednesday

Id-e-Milad (Prophet’s Birthday)

Gazetted Holiday

September 5, 2026

Saturday

Teej

State / Festival Holiday

September 27, 2026

Sunday

Vishwakarma Puja

Restricted Holiday

October 2, 2026

Friday

Gandhi Jayanti

National Gazetted Holiday

October 21, 2026

Wednesday

Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Gazetted Holiday

October 30, 2026

Friday

Diwali (Deepavali)

Gazetted / Festival Holiday

November 1, 2026

Sunday

Govardhan Puja

Restricted Holiday

November 3, 2026

Tuesday

Bhai Dooj

Restricted Holiday

November 8, 2026

Sunday

Chhath Puja

Restricted Holiday

November 26, 2026

Thursday

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Gazetted Holiday

December 25, 2026

Friday

Christmas Day

Gazetted / Bank Holiday

Rajasthan Bank Holidays 2026

Bank holidays in Rajasthan follow the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regional holiday calendar for Jaipur and other banking districts. In addition to festival and national holidays, all banks remain closed on:

  • All Sundays
  • Second Saturdays
  • Fourth Saturdays

Restricted Holidays in Rajasthan 2026 (Optional)

Employees may choose from the restricted holiday list that usually includes:

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

In 2026, Rajasthan will observe around 17–20 government holidays and several restricted holidays, depending on lunar dates and administrative notifications. Offices, schools, and banks across the state will remain closed on these days.

Residents can use this list to plan travel, business operations, or school schedules for the year 2026.