State holiday list · 2026

Chhattisgarh Holiday List 2026

Every gazetted and restricted holiday in Chhattisgarh for 2026, from the state's own published list — with dates, weekdays and the long weekends.

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64Restricted

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In 2026, Chhattisgarh has 29 gazetted holidays and 64 restricted holidays. Gazetted holidays are days when state government offices are closed. Restricted holidays are optional days that employees can apply to take off.

All 93 holidays in 2026

January 13

New Year Day
Restricted
Thursday · 1 January
Marks the first day of the year on the Gregorian calendar, celebrated globally with festivities and new resolutions.
Hajrat Ali ka Janm Diwas
Restricted
Saturday · 3 January
Marks the birth of Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.
Maa Shakambhri Jayanti and Cherchera
Gazetted
Saturday · 3 January
Marks the appearance of Shakambhari, goddess of vegetables and food, alongside the Chhattisgarhi grain-gathering custom of Cherchera.
Savtri Bai Phule Jayanti
Restricted
Saturday · 3 January
Marks the birth of Savitribai Phule, India's first woman teacher and a pioneer of education for girls.
Lui Brel ka Janmdiwas
Restricted
Sunday · 4 January
Marks the birth of Louis Braille, inventor of the raised-dot writing system used by blind readers worldwide.
Rajim Bhaktin Mata Jayanti
Restricted
Wednesday · 7 January
Honours Rajim Mata, the devotee after whom the temple town of Rajim in Chhattisgarh is named.
World Hindi Day
Restricted
Saturday · 10 January
Marks the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference in 1975, observed to promote Hindi worldwide.
Makar Sankranti
Restricted
Wednesday · 14 January
Marks the sun's passage into Capricorn and the start of longer days, celebrated with kite flying, bonfires and sesame sweets.
Pongal
Restricted
Wednesday · 14 January
The Tamil harvest festival, thanking the sun for the crop, named after the rice dish boiled over until it spills.
Shahid Gaindshing Shahadat Diwas
Restricted
Tuesday · 20 January
Honours Shahid Gend Singh, remembered in Chhattisgarh for his part in the resistance to British rule.
Basant Panchami/Maa Parmeshwari Jayanti
Restricted
Friday · 23 January
The spring festival and worship of Saraswati, kept in Chhattisgarh alongside the Maa Parmeshwari observance.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bosh Jayanti
Restricted
Friday · 23 January
Marks the birth of Subhas Chandra Bose, who led the Indian National Army in the struggle for independence.
Republic Day
Gazetted
Monday · 26 January
Marks the day in 1950 the Constitution of India came into force, replacing the Government of India Act as the country's governing document.

February 5

Rajim Mela Mangh Pornima/Sant Ravidas Janw diwas
Restricted
Sunday · 1 February
The opening of the Rajim fair on the Magha full moon, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas.
Shab-A-Barat
Restricted
Tuesday · 3 February
The night of records, kept with prayer and remembrance of the dead in the month before Ramadan.
Mahrshi Dayanad Sarswati Jayanti
Restricted
Thursday · 12 February
Marks the birth of Dayananda Saraswati, founder of the Arya Samaj.
Mahashivratri
Gazetted
Sunday · 15 February
The great night of Shiva, kept with fasting and night-long worship.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti
Restricted
Thursday · 19 February
Marks the birth of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha empire.

March 13

Holika Dhahan
Restricted
Tuesday · 3 March
The bonfire on the eve of Holi, commemorating the burning of the demoness Holika and the rescue of the devotee Prahlad.
Holi
Gazetted
Wednesday · 4 March
The festival of colours, marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
Bhai Duj (Holi)
Restricted
Thursday · 5 March
A day following Holi on which sisters mark their brothers' foreheads and pray for their well-being.
Rang Panchmi
Restricted
Sunday · 8 March
The fifth day after Holi, on which colours are played again, observed particularly in central and western India.
Bhakt Mata Karma Jayanti
Gazetted
Sunday · 15 March
Marks the birth of Mata Karma, the Chhattisgarhi devotee of Krishna revered by the Sahu community.
Gudi Padawa
Restricted
Thursday · 19 March
The Marathi new year, on which a decorated gudi is raised outside the house for prosperity.
Chatri Chand
Restricted
Friday · 20 March
Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new year, marking the birth of Jhulelal.
Jamat-Ul-Vida
Restricted
Friday · 20 March
The last Friday of Ramadan, drawing the largest congregational prayers of the year.
Virangana Awanti bai ka Balidan Diwas
Restricted
Friday · 20 March
Honours Rani Avantibai Lodhi of Ramgarh, who died fighting the British in 1858.
Id-Ul-Fitr
Gazetted
Saturday · 21 March
The Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with communal prayers, feasts, charity, and family gatherings.
Guha Nishad Raj Jayanti
Restricted
Monday · 23 March
Honours Nishadraj Guha, the boatman king of the Ramayana who ferried Rama across the Ganga.
Ram Navami
Gazetted
Thursday · 26 March
Marks the birth of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, celebrated with readings of the Ramayana.
Mahavir Jayanti
Gazetted
Tuesday · 31 March
Marks the birth of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of Jainism.

April 9

Hatkeshwar Jayanti
Restricted
Wednesday · 1 April
Honours Hatkeshwar Mahadev, the presiding deity of the Nagar Brahmin community.
Dharti Pooja (Khaddi Parv)
Restricted
Thursday · 2 April
Worship of the earth before sowing, kept by farming communities of Chhattisgarh.
Good Friday
Gazetted
Friday · 3 April
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians with fasting, prayer and church services.
Shrimad Vallabhachary Jayanti
Restricted
Monday · 13 April
Marks the birth of Vallabhacharya, founder of the Pushtimarg school of Vaishnavism.
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Gazetted
Tuesday · 14 April
Marks the birth of B. R. Ambedkar, principal architect of the Constitution of India and campaigner against caste discrimination.
Sen Jayanti
Restricted
Tuesday · 14 April
Marks the birth of Sant Sen, the poet-saint revered by the Sen community.
Vashakhi
Restricted
Tuesday · 14 April
The Punjabi spring harvest festival and new year, also marking the founding of the Khalsa in 1699.
Parsu Ram Jayanti
Restricted
Monday · 20 April
Marks the appearance of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.
Shankaracharya Jayanti
Restricted
Wednesday · 22 April
Marks the birth of Adi Shankaracharya, the philosopher who consolidated Advaita Vedanta.

May 2

Buddha Purnima
Gazetted
Friday · 1 May
Marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha, all traditionally held to have fallen on the same full-moon day.
Id-Ul-Zuha(Bakrid)
Gazetted
Thursday · 28 May
The festival of sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, marked by the sharing of meat.

June 5

Chatrasal Jayanti/Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Restricted
Wednesday · 17 June
Honours Chhatrasal, the Bundela ruler, and Maharana Pratap of Mewar, both remembered for resisting Mughal rule.
Mahesh Navmi (Jeshth Shukl-9)
Restricted
Tuesday · 23 June
The foundation day of the Maheshwari community, marking its origin story of deliverance by Shiva.
Virangana Durgawati Balidan Diwas
Restricted
Wednesday · 24 June
Honours Rani Durgavati of Gondwana, who died resisting Mughal invasion in 1564.
Muharram
Gazetted
Friday · 26 June
The first month of the Islamic year; the tenth day, Ashura, is kept in mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn at Karbala.
kabir Jayanti
Gazetted
Monday · 29 June
Marks the birth of Kabir, the mystic poet whose verses reject both ritualism and sectarian division.

July 2

Rath Yatra
Restricted
Thursday · 16 July
The chariot festival of Jagannath, in which the deities are drawn through the streets in great wooden chariots.
Dr. Khoobchand Baghel ka janm diwas
Restricted
Sunday · 19 July
Marks the birth of Khubchand Baghel, freedom fighter and campaigner for Chhattisgarh's separate statehood.

August 9

World Indigenous Peoples Day
Gazetted
Sunday · 9 August
The United Nations day recognising the rights and cultures of indigenous peoples.
Hareli
Gazetted
Wednesday · 12 August
Chhattisgarh's first festival of the farming year, on which tools and cattle are worshipped for a good monsoon crop.
Independence Day
Gazetted
Saturday · 15 August
Marks India's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947, observed with flag hoisting and national ceremonies.
Parsi Navvarsh
Restricted
Saturday · 15 August
Navroz, the Parsi new year, marking the spring equinox in the Zoroastrian calendar.
Nag Panchmi
Restricted
Monday · 17 August
Worship of serpent deities, on which milk is offered at snake images and anthills.
ID-A-Milad (Milad-Un-Nabi)
Gazetted
Wednesday · 26 August
Marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, observed with processions, readings and charity.
Onam
Restricted
Wednesday · 26 August
The harvest festival of Kerala, marking the annual homecoming of the mythical king Mahabali.
Raksha Bandhan
Gazetted
Friday · 28 August
Sisters tie a protective thread on their brothers' wrists in exchange for a promise of protection.
Id-A-Milad(Milad-Un-Nabi)
Gazetted
Saturday · 29 August
Marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, observed with processions, readings and charity.

September 10

Harchhath
Restricted
Wednesday · 2 September
A fast kept by mothers for the well-being of their children, observed in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Krishna Janmashtami
Gazetted
Friday · 4 September
Marks the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, kept with midnight worship and fasting.
Pola
Restricted
Thursday · 10 September
A festival of central India on which bullocks are washed, decorated and rested in thanks for their work.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Restricted
Monday · 14 September
Marks the birth of Ganesha, remover of obstacles, whose clay images are worshipped and then immersed.
Har talika (Teej Parv)
Gazetted
Monday · 14 September
Hartalika Teej, a waterless fast kept by women for marital well-being.
Nuwakhai (Raipur)
Restricted
Tuesday · 15 September
The first eating of the new rice, a harvest thanksgiving declared a district holiday in Raipur.
Vishikarma Jayanti
Restricted
Thursday · 17 September
Worship of Vishwakarma, the divine architect, on which tools and machinery are honoured.
Nawa Khai
Restricted
Friday · 18 September
The first eating of the new rice, a harvest thanksgiving of Chhattisgarh and western Odisha.
Dhol Gyaras
Restricted
Tuesday · 22 September
Jal Jhulani Ekadashi, on which deities are taken in procession to water to the beat of drums.
Anat Chaturdashi
Restricted
Friday · 25 September
The final day of the Ganesh festival, on which the images are immersed; also a major Jain observance.

October 11

Dr. Saiydana Saheb ka janm diwas
Restricted
Thursday · 1 October
Marks the birth anniversary of the Syedna, spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
Gandhi Jayanti
Gazetted
Friday · 2 October
Birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and advocate of non-violent resistance.
Parnath Jayanti
Restricted
Friday · 9 October
Marks the birth of Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Jain Tirthankara.
Sarv Pitrmoksh Amawashya
Restricted
Saturday · 10 October
The final day of Pitru Paksha, on which offerings are made to all ancestors.
Agrasen Jayanti
Restricted
Sunday · 11 October
Marks the birth of Maharaja Agrasen, the legendary king held to have founded Agroha and the Agrawal community.
Dussehra (Maha Ashtami)
Restricted
Monday · 19 October
The eighth day of the Navratri festival, among its most sacred.
Maha Ashtami (Raipur)
Restricted
Monday · 19 October
The eighth day of Navratri, declared a district holiday in Raipur.
Dussehra
Gazetted
Tuesday · 20 October
Vijaya Dashami, marking Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura; effigies are burnt across northern India.
Dussehra (Maha Navami)
Restricted
Tuesday · 20 October
The ninth day of Navratri, the last before Vijaya Dashami.
Maharshi Valmiki
Restricted
Monday · 26 October
Marks the birth of Valmiki, author of the Ramayana.
karwa chowth
Restricted
Thursday · 29 October
A day-long fast kept by married women for their husbands' well-being, broken on sighting the moon.

November 9

Deepawali (Dakshin Bhartiy)
Restricted
Saturday · 7 November
The southern Indian observance of Diwali, kept a day earlier than in the north.
Diwali (Deepawali)
Gazetted
Sunday · 8 November
The festival of lights, marking the triumph of light over darkness and Rama's return to Ayodhya.
Deepawali ka dusra din(Govardhan Pooja)
Restricted
Monday · 9 November
The second day of Diwali, marking Krishna's lifting of Mount Govardhan.
Govardhan Pooja (Deepawali ka Dusra din) (Raipur)
Restricted
Monday · 9 November
The second day of Diwali, marking Krishna's lifting of Mount Govardhan, declared a district holiday in Raipur.
Bhai Dooj(Deepawali)
Restricted
Wednesday · 11 November
Sisters mark their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life, two days after Diwali.
Chhath Parv
Gazetted
Sunday · 15 November
Four days of offerings to the setting and rising sun, the principal festival of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Bhagwan Sahstrabahu jayanti
Restricted
Monday · 16 November
Honours Sahastrabahu Arjuna, the thousand-armed king revered by the Kalar and Haihaya communities.
Namdev Jayanti
Restricted
Friday · 20 November
Marks the birth of Sant Namdev, the Marathi poet-saint of the Bhakti movement.
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Gazetted
Tuesday · 24 November
Marks the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, observed with processions and continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib.

December 5

Sahid Virnarayan Singh Balidan Diwas
Restricted
Thursday · 10 December
Marks the execution of Veer Narayan Singh, the Chhattisgarh zamindar hanged in 1857 for opening grain stores to the starving.
Guru teg bahdur ka sahidi diwas
Restricted
Monday · 14 December
Marks the execution of the ninth Sikh Guru in 1675 for defending the right to religious freedom.
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
Gazetted
Friday · 18 December
Marks the birth of Guru Ghasidas, founder of the Satnami sect and a reformer against caste discrimination in Chhattisgarh.
Datatrey Jayanti
Restricted
Wednesday · 23 December
Marks the appearance of Dattatreya, held to combine Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in one form.
Christmas
Gazetted
Friday · 25 December
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, marked with church services, family gatherings and gift-giving.

Next to a weekend

These gazetted holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday — a long weekend for anyone who has the Saturday off.

Republic DayMonday · 26 January
Good FridayFriday · 3 April
Buddha PurnimaFriday · 1 May
MuharramFriday · 26 June
kabir JayantiMonday · 29 June
Raksha BandhanFriday · 28 August
Krishna JanmashtamiFriday · 4 September
Har talika (Teej Parv)Monday · 14 September
Gandhi JayantiFriday · 2 October
Guru Ghasidas JayantiFriday · 18 December
ChristmasFriday · 25 December

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Source

General Administration Department, Government of Chhattisgarh (holiday calendar). Read it on gad.cg.gov.in.

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