Chhattisgarh Holiday 2026: Is Today Bank Holiday in Chhattisgarh?

Chhattisgarh, carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 2000 and often called the "Rice Bowl of Central India," observes an extensive holiday calendar that reflects its predominantly tribal identity. Banks in Chhattisgarh observe all gazetted holidays under the RBI's Negotiable Instruments Act, alongside all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The state's unique tribal festivals — Hareli, Madai, Bastar Dussehra, and Chhattisgarh Formation Day — give it a holiday calendar shaped differently from most other central Indian states.

Is Today a Bank Holiday in Chhattisgarh? How to Check

Bank branches in Chhattisgarh are closed on all Sundays, the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, the three national holidays, and gazetted state holidays. Digital banking through UPI, NEFT, IMPS, ATMs, and mobile apps remains available 24/7. To check today or tomorrow's bank holiday status in Raipur or any other CG city, refer to the RBI's Chhattisgarh holiday matrix or the official state government notification.

Chhattisgarh Holiday List 2026: Key Bank and Government Holidays (CG Govt Holiday)

Date | Day | Holiday
14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti
26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day (National)
15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri
3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi
27 March 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami
31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti
3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday
1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Zuha (Bakrid)*
29 June 2026 | Monday | Sant Guru Kabir Das Jayanti
12 August 2026 | Wednesday | Hareli
15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day (National)
4 September 2026 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami
2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti (National)
22 October 2026 | Thursday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
1 November 2026 | Sunday | Chhattisgarh Formation Day
8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)
11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Duj
25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas
18 December 2026 | Friday | Guru Ghasidas Jayanti

*Islamic holiday dates depend on moon sighting and may vary.

Note: Chhattisgarh Formation Day (1 November) and Diwali (8 November) both fall on Sundays in 2026 and do not add separate weekday bank closures.

Chhattisgarh's Unique Tribal and State Holidays

Hareli (12 August 2026): The first major festival of the Chhattisgarh calendar, Hareli marks the onset of the agricultural season. Farmers decorate their implements, worship cattle, and perform rituals for good crops. It is a gazetted holiday in Chhattisgarh, not observed in most other states.

Sant Guru Kabir Das Jayanti (29 June 2026): The birth anniversary of the 15th-century mystic poet Kabir, whose teachings hold special resonance in Chhattisgarh, is a gazetted state holiday.

Guru Ghasidas Jayanti (18 December 2026): Commemorates the founder of the Satnami community, which emphasised equality, truth, and social reform. It is uniquely significant to Chhattisgarh.

Bastar Dussehra: Chhattisgarh's most famous tribal festival, lasting 75 days in Bastar, is one of the world's longest festivals. While the full celebration is not a blanket state bank holiday, certain days within it see local office closures in the Bastar region.

Is Tomorrow a Bank Holiday in Chhattisgarh?

For tomorrow's bank holiday status across Chhattisgarh, check the RBI Chhattisgarh holiday matrix or the official state government portal. For city-specific announcements in Raipur, Bilaspur, or Bhilai, local district administration notifications are the most reliable source.

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What Works and What Doesn't on a Chhattisgarh Bank Holiday

Service | Available on CG Bank Holidays?
UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, BHIM) | Yes, 24/7
IMPS transfers | Yes, 24/7
NEFT transfers | Yes, 24/7
ATM withdrawals | Yes, 24/7
Mobile and internet banking | Yes
RTGS transfers | No, resumes next working day
Branch services | No, branch closed
NACH EMI auto-debit | Processed on the next working day if due date falls on a holiday

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