Start Planning
Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Public Holidays


Discover upcoming public holiday dates for Himachal Pradesh and start planning to make the most of your time off.

2025 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
25 JanSatState Day
26 JanSunRepublic Day
12 FebWedGuru Ravidas Jayanti
26 FebWedMaha Shivaratri
14 MarFriHoli
31 MarMonIdul Fitr
6 AprSunRam Navami
14 AprMonDr Ambedkar Jayanti
15 AprTueHimachal Day
18 AprFriGood Friday
29 AprTueMaharshi Parasuram Jayanti
12 MayMonBuddha Purnima
29 MayThuMaharana Pratap Jayanti
7 JunSatBakrid / Eid al Adha
11 JunWedSant Guru Kabir Jayanti
6 JulSunMuharram
15 AugFriIndependence Day
16 AugSatJanmashtami
2 OctThuVijaya Dashami
2 OctThuGandhi Jayanti
7 OctTueMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
20 OctMonDiwali
5 NovWedGuru Nanak Jayanti
25 DecThuChristmas Day
Visit himachal.nic.in for the original release.

2026 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
25 JanSunState Day
26 JanMonRepublic Day
1 FebSunGuru Ravidas Jayanti
15 FebSunMaha Shivaratri
3 MarTueHoli
21 MarSatIdul Fitr
27 MarFriRam Navami
3 AprFriGood Friday
14 AprTueDr Ambedkar Jayanti
15 AprWedHimachal Day
19 AprSunMaharshi Parasuram Jayanti
1 MayFriBuddha Purnima
27 MayWedBakrid / Eid al Adha
17 JunWedMaharana Pratap Jayanti
26 JunFriMuharram
29 JunMonSant Guru Kabir Jayanti
15 AugSatIndependence Day
4 SepFriJanmashtami
2 OctFriGandhi Jayanti
21 OctWedVijaya Dashami
26 OctMonMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
8 NovSunDiwali
24 NovTueGuru Nanak Jayanti
25 DecFriChristmas Day
The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2026 are released.

2027 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
25 JanMonState Day
26 JanTueRepublic Day
20 FebSatGuru Ravidas Jayanti
6 MarSatMaha Shivaratri
10 MarWedIdul Fitr
22 MarMonHoli
26 MarFriGood Friday
14 AprWedDr Ambedkar Jayanti
15 AprThuRam Navami
15 AprThuHimachal Day
8 MaySatMaharshi Parasuram Jayanti
17 MayMonBakrid / Eid al Adha
20 MayThuBuddha Purnima
7 JunMonMaharana Pratap Jayanti
15 JunTueMuharram
18 JunFriSant Guru Kabir Jayanti
15 AugSunIndependence Day
25 AugWedJanmashtami
2 OctSatGandhi Jayanti
10 OctSunVijaya Dashami
15 OctFriMaharishi Valmiki Jayanti
29 OctFriDiwali
14 NovSunGuru Nanak Jayanti
25 DecSatChristmas Day
The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2027 are released.

Bank holidays in Himachal Pradesh are approved by the government of the state as well as the Indian government. Although there are holidays that are celebrated throughout India, such as Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi’s birthday, other holidays are determined by each state with Himachal Pradesh no exception. In Himachal Pradesh some of these holidays relate to the history and culture of the state while others represent religious celebrations that relate to Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist beliefs.

Himachal Pradesh also recognises three holidays that are specifically for women. On these holidays, all female employees working in government offices, educational institutions and private companies are provided paid holidays.

Raksha Bandhan is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters. Karva Chauth is a one-day festival celebrated by Hindu women in which married women fast from sunrise to moonrise in order to promote safety and longevity in their husbands. Bhai Duj is celebrated on the last day of Diwali or Tihar. Women mark the forehead of their brothers and the brothers lavish the sisters with gifts in recognition of brotherly-sisterly love.