Government Holidays 2026 in India – Complete List of Gazetted, Restricted & Public Holidays

Government Holidays ➡️ Government Holidays 2026 in India

The Government of India has officially announced the Govt Holidays Calendar 2026, outlining the public holidays applicable to government offices and institutions across India for the year. The notification, issued by the Human Resources Department, provides a clear categorization of gazetted and restricted holidays to ensure transparency and effective planning for employees and institutions. The Government Holidays 2026 calendar offers a comprehensive, month-wise overview of all gazetted and optional holidays observed by the Indian government offices nationwide, helping individuals plan their year efficiently.

Gazetted and Restricted Government Holidays in 2026

Gazetted holidays are compulsory public holidays declared by the Government of India, during which all central government offices remain closed. Restricted holidays, on the other hand, are optional holidays, and central government employees may avail a limited number of these during the year based on their personal, cultural, or religious preferences.

Gazetted Holidays 2026

The table below provides the complete list of Gazetted Central Government Holidays 2026, which are mandatory holidays observed by all Central Government offices across the country.

Restricted Holidays 2026

Below is the list of Restricted (Optional) government holidays for Central Government employees in 2026: