Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays 2026 – 2027 Complete Calendar of Government & Festival Holidays
Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays 2026: Jammu & Kashmir, the beautiful union territory in northern India, celebrates a wide range of public holidays throughout the year. These include national observances, religious festivals from different communities, regional traditions and bank holidays. Whether you are planning family time, vacations, or official work closures, this Jammu & Kashmir holiday list for 2026 helps you stay organized and informed.
The government of Jammu & Kashmir has officially notified the annual holiday schedule for 2026, which includes major national and regional observances applicable across all departments, offices and banks in the union territory.Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays 2026
Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays 2026 (Official List)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 | Monday | Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Birthday* |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Shab-i-Miraj* |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Shab-i-Qadr* |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday | 1st Navratra |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Jumat-ul-Vida* |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Idul Fitr* |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Baisakhi |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid)* |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Azha Holiday* |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Ashoora* |
| 05 Jul 2026 | Sunday | (Additional Holiday – varies) |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi* |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Friday | Friday after Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi* |
| 04 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Monday | Accession Day |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* Muslim religious holidays depend on the appearance of the moon and may shift slightly based on lunar calendar observations.
What These Holidays Mean
National and Long Weekend Holidays
- Republic Day (26 Jan): Celebrates the adoption of India’s Constitution.
- Independence Day (15 Aug): Marks India’s freedom day.
- Gandhi Jayanti (02 Oct): Commemorates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
Religious and Cultural Festivals Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays 2026
- Maha Shivaratri: A major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Holi (regional observance): Celebrates the festival of colors.
- Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Vijayadashami & Diwali: Important Hindu celebrations.
- Idul Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Ashoora & Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi: Key Muslim festivals celebrated with prayers and community gatherings.
- Buddha Purnima: Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, marked with peace and meditation.
Regional and Historical Days
- Accession Day (26 Oct): Commemorates Jammu & Kashmir’s accession to India.
- Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji: Honour of the last ruling Maharaja.
Additional Notes for Residents
- Many holidays are observed across the entire union territory, while some apply only to specific regions or communities.
- Muslim festivals like Eid and Ashoora are subject to moon sighting changes, so dates may slightly vary in official calendars.
- Banks and government offices follow this list strictly, while certain schools and private organizations may have additional local holidays or academic closures.
- Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays 2026