Holidays 2026 in India – State-wise List and Dates

State-wise lists of bank holidays in India help HR teams plan payroll timelines, schedule client commitments, and set accurate joining date expectations. The national holidays are fixed well in advance, but state-level and festival-based holidays shift annually. Using a consolidated reference for early planning is practical as long as teams verify dates when official RBI or state circulars are released. This list covers both national holidays and the major state-level dates expected for 2026.Planning around holidays in India is complicated by the country's federal structure and the diversity of festivals observed across states. A payroll cutoff that works in Bengaluru may fall on a bank holiday in Mumbai and a regular working day in Delhi. HR teams benefit from having a consolidated view early in the year even if some dates carry a caveat pending official confirmation. This list organises the expected holidays for 2026 by state to simplify that planning work.Holiday schedules in India vary considerably from state to state, which creates real scheduling complexity for HR teams managing multi-location operations. Payroll processing, attendance cutoffs, and offer letter joining dates all need to account for the local calendar. A forward-looking reference helps teams build that into their planning without waiting for official notifications. The 2026 dates listed here are based on available information and should be verified once RBI and state government circulars are published.