Rajasthan Holiday 2026: Raj Govt Calendar and Bank Holiday Guide

The Rajasthan Government Calendar 2026 declares 31 gazetted public holidays and 19 restricted (optional) holidays, making it one of the most comprehensive state holiday calendars in India. Banks in Rajasthan follow the RBI's Negotiable Instruments Act holiday list alongside all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The Rajasthan calendar is uniquely rich in state-specific festivals including Gangaur, Teej, Ramdev Jayanti, and Teja Dasami, which are not found on most other state calendars.

Is Today a Bank Holiday in Rajasthan?

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

Raj Govt Calendar 2026: Key Bank and Public Holidays

Date | Day | Holiday
14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti
26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day (National)
23 January 2026 | Friday | Basant Panchami
19 February 2026 | Thursday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti
3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi (Holika Dahan)
4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Rangwali Holi
30 March 2026 | Monday | Rajasthan Day
21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr*
26 March 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday
1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing
27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Zuha (Bakrid)*
29 June 2026 | Monday | Guru Purnima (restricted; see note)
26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram*
15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day (National)
26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad)*
28 August 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan
4 September 2026 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami
2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti (National)
22 October 2026 | Thursday | Dussehra
11 October 2026 | Sunday | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)
9 November 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja
24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas

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

Rajasthan's Unique Holidays

Rajasthan Day (30 March 2026): Marks the formation of the state in 1949. It is a state-specific holiday for government offices and schools.

Gangaur: The Rajasthan government typically declares a Gangaur holiday (usually in March, following Holi) for women employees and in certain districts. In 2026, Gangaur falls between March and April, and the main procession day is observed as a holiday in Jaipur and many other parts of the state.

Ramdev Jayanti and Teja Dasami: Two mandatory holidays listed in the Raj Govt Calendar that are unique to Rajasthan's religious traditions. These dates vary by year based on the Vikram Samvat calendar.

Is Guru Purnima a Bank Holiday in Rajasthan?

Guru Purnima falls on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. In Rajasthan, it is listed as an optional or restricted holiday rather than a gazetted mandatory holiday for all banks and government offices. Employees may choose Guru Purnima as one of their two optional restricted holidays from the officially approved list, but it does not result in a blanket bank closure statewide.

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

Service | Available on Rajasthan 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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