DOPT Holidays List 2026 is an essential calendar for all Central Government employees. It includes both gazetted and restricted holidays that allow employees to plan their work and personal time effectively.
DOPT Holidays List
DOPT holidays list is an annual notification that provides the complete calendar of holidays for Central Government offices.
It ensures that all government offices across India follow a uniform holiday schedule. List usually includes major national festivals, religious occasions, and important national days.
Holiday list is divided into two main categories:
- Gazetted Holidays (Mandatory Holidays)
- Restricted Holidays (Optional Holidays)
Gazetted Holidays 2026 (Mandatory)
Gazetted holidays are compulsory public holidays. All Central Government offices remain closed on these days.
| Month | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 Jan | Monday | Republic Day |
| March | 4 Mar | Wednesday | Holi |
| March | 21 Mar | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (Tentative) |
| March | 26 Mar | Thursday | Rama Navami |
| March | 31 Mar | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April | 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| May | 1 May | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| May | 27 May | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (Tentative) |
| June | 26 Jun | Friday | Muharram (Tentative) |
| August | 15 Aug | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August | 26 Aug | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad (Tentative) |
| September | 4 Sep | Friday | Janmashtami |
| October | 2 Oct | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October | 20 Oct | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November | 8 Nov | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| November | 24 Nov | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December | 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day |
These holidays are observed nationwide by all central government departments and offices.
Restricted Holidays 2026 (Optional)
Restricted holidays are optional holidays. Central Government employees can choose any two holidays from this list based on their religion or personal choice.
| Month | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January | 3 Jan | Saturday | Hazarat Ali's Birthday |
| January | 14 Jan | Wednesday | Pongal / Makar Sankranti |
| January | 23 Jan | Friday | Vasant Panchami |
| February | 1 Feb | Sunday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| February | 12 Feb | Thursday | Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
| February | 15 Feb | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| February | 19 Feb | Thursday | Shivaji Jayanti |
| March | 3 Mar | Tuesday | Holika Dahan |
| March | 19 Mar | Thursday | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa |
| March | 20 Mar | Friday | Jumat-ul-Vida |
| April | 5 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April | 14 Apr | Tuesday | Vaisakhi / Mesadi |
| April | 15 Apr | Wednesday | Bohag Bihu |
| May | 9 May | Saturday | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
| July | 16 Jul | Thursday | Rath Yatra |
| August | 26 Aug | Wednesday | Onam |
| August | 28 Aug | Friday | Raksha Bandhan |
| September | 14 Sep | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October | 18 Oct | Sunday | Maha Saptami |
| October | 19 Oct | Monday | Maha Ashtami |
| October | 26 Oct | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
| October | 29 Oct | Thursday | Karva Chauth |
| November | 9 Nov | Monday | Govardhan Puja |
| November | 11 Nov | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj |
| November | 15 Nov | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| November | 24 Nov | Tuesday | Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day |
| December | 23 Dec | Wednesday | Hazarat Ali's Birthday |
| December | 24 Dec | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
Employees can select these optional holidays depending on their religious beliefs and cultural traditions.
List of Holidays 2026 DOPT PDF
Download PDF of the list of holidays to be observed in Government offices during the year 2026 from the link below.
List of Holidays 2026
https://cag.gov.in/uploads/media/Holiday-List-2026-06938f52e290858-66208785.pdf
Read: RBI Holiday List 2026 Month Wise
Importance of DOPT Holiday List
DOPT holiday list is important for both employees and government departments.
- Work Planning
Government departments can plan official activities and schedules efficiently. - Leave Management
Employees can plan vacations and personal leave according to the holiday calendar. - Cultural Recognition
The holiday list reflects India's cultural and religious diversity by including festivals from different communities. - Uniform Holiday System
All central government offices follow the same official holiday schedule.
Read: NSE Holiday List 2026