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.
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
- Gazetted Holidays: Declared by the Government of Rajasthan and observed by all state and central government offices.
- Restricted Holidays: Optional holidays that employees can avail from a select list.
- 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.
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Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Type |
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January 1, 2026 |
Thursday |
New Year’s Day |
Restricted Holiday |
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January 14, 2026 |
Wednesday |
Makar Sankranti |
State / Festival Holiday |
|
January 26, 2026 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
National Gazetted Holiday |
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February 15, 2026 |
Sunday |
Maha Shivratri |
Gazetted Holiday |
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March 20, 2026 |
Friday |
Holi |
State / Festival Holiday |
|
March 31, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
Gazetted Holiday |
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April 3, 2026 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Gazetted / Bank Holiday |
|
April 10, 2026 |
Friday |
Cheti Chand |
State Holiday (Sindhi Community) |
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April 14, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
Gazetted Holiday |
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April 20, 2026 |
Monday |
Ram Navami |
Gazetted Holiday |
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May 1, 2026 |
Friday |
May Day / Labour Day |
Bank Holiday |
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May 25, 2026 |
Monday |
Buddha Purnima |
Gazetted Holiday |
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June 27, 2026 |
Saturday |
Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) |
Gazetted Holiday |
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July 26, 2026 |
Sunday |
Muharram |
Gazetted Holiday |
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August 15, 2026 |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
National Gazetted Holiday |
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August 26, 2026 |
Wednesday |
Id-e-Milad (Prophet’s Birthday) |
Gazetted Holiday |
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September 5, 2026 |
Saturday |
Teej |
State / Festival Holiday |
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September 27, 2026 |
Sunday |
Vishwakarma Puja |
Restricted Holiday |
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October 2, 2026 |
Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti |
National Gazetted Holiday |
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October 21, 2026 |
Wednesday |
Dussehra / Vijayadashami |
Gazetted Holiday |
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October 30, 2026 |
Friday |
Diwali (Deepavali) |
Gazetted / Festival Holiday |
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November 1, 2026 |
Sunday |
Govardhan Puja |
Restricted Holiday |
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November 3, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Bhai Dooj |
Restricted Holiday |
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November 8, 2026 |
Sunday |
Chhath Puja |
Restricted Holiday |
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November 26, 2026 |
Thursday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Gazetted Holiday |
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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.