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Holiday calendar 2026
Government Holidays 2026: Employer Holiday Calendar for India
A planning resource for HR and payroll teams preparing state-wise holiday calendars and workplace notices.
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Overview
Holiday requirements vary by state, establishment type and notified national/festival holiday rules.
Employers should prepare a location-wise holiday list from the applicable state notification rather than use one national list for every establishment.
The calendar should also be reflected in attendance systems, payroll rules, notice boards and holiday-work compensation processes.
For work performed on weekly or paid holidays, consult our compensatory-off guide together with the current notification for the relevant state and establishment. Browse the employer compliance resource library for payroll checklists and statutory-record guides.
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Key topics
What this page covers.
State festival holidays
Shops & Establishments requirements
Factory holiday requirements
Notice / display obligations
Work-on-holiday compensation
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Government holidays 2026: employer FAQs
Is there one government holiday list for every employer in India?
No. Employers should check the applicable state notification, establishment law and national/festival holiday requirements for each location rather than applying one calendar nationally.
How should companies manage state-wise holiday calendars?
Maintain a location-wise holiday master, map each site to the correct state notification and connect the approved calendar to attendance, payroll, notice-board and holiday-work controls. See our compliance calendar and Shops & Establishments compliance pages.