Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026 β 2027 Complete Holidays
Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026 : Rajasthan, the land of majestic forts, vibrant culture and deep traditions, also follows a rich calendar of public holidays every year. These holidays are observed across the state in government offices, schools, banks and many private institutions. Whether youβre planning vacations, scheduling work, or just organizing your year ahead, this Rajasthan Holiday Calendar 2026 gives you a clear and complete snapshot of all the key dates you need to know β written naturally and SEO-friendly. Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026
π Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| 25 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Devnarayan Jayanti |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Monday | Holika Dahan |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Dhulandi (Holi) |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Chetichand |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (subject to moon sighting) |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 19 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Maharshi Parshuram Jayanti |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram (subject to moon) |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad) |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan |
| 04 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Monday | Ramdev Jayanti / Teja Dashmi |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Ghatasthapana |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Monday | Durga Ashtami |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali / Deepavali |
| 09 Nov 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
π What These Holidays Mean
- Devnarayan Jayanti β A significant regional festival in honor of the folk deity Devnarayan.
- Republic Day β Celebrates India becoming a republic on 26 January 1950.
- Holi & Dhulandi β Spring festival of colors marking the end of winter.
- Ram Navami & Mahavir Jayanti β Important festivals for Hindu and Jain communities respectively.
- Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Zuha & Milad β Major Islamic festivals, dates depend on moon sightings.
- Independence Day & Gandhi Jayanti β National observances honoring Indiaβs freedom and the Father of the Nation.
- Navratri, Dussehra & Diwali β Popular autumn festivals celebrated across Rajasthan with great enthusiasm.
π Restricted & Optional Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026
In addition to the main list above, the Rajasthan government also allows restricted/optional holidays that employees may take at their discretion. These often include celebrations like New Yearβs Day, Basant Panchami, Shab-e-Barat, Buddha Purnima, Ganesh Chaturthi, Karwa Chauth, and several others β which may be observed based on personal, religious or cultural choice.
π Planning Tips for Rajasthan Public Holidays 2026
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Bank & Govt Offices: Most public holidays listed above apply to both government and bank holidays in the state.
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Schools: Apart from these dates, school holiday schedules may include seasonal breaks (like winter vacation) or local observances declared by district authorities.
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Moon-based Festivals: For holidays like Eid, exact dates can change based on lunar sightings.
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Weekend overlaps: When a festival falls on a weekend, some offices may observe an additional holiday as per official notification.