Today Holiday In Uttarakhand: Bank Holiday List 2026

Uttarakhand's holiday calendar for 2026 includes approximately 25 to 30 government holidays, combining central government DoPT gazetted holidays with state-specific festivals rooted in the cultural and religious identity of the Kumaon and Garhwal regions. Banks in Uttarakhand follow the RBI's Negotiable Instruments Act holiday list, alongside all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Whether today or tomorrow is a holiday depends on the date and the institution, as some state holidays differ from the central gazetted list.

Is Today a Holiday in Uttarakhand?

Bank and government office holidays in Uttarakhand come from two overlapping sources: the central government DoPT list (for central offices, nationalized banks, and Dehradun-based survey and central government establishments) and the Uttarakhand state government's own gazetted calendar (for state offices, schools, and district-level institutions). These align for major national holidays but can differ for regional observances. Digital banking through UPI, NEFT, IMPS, ATMs, and mobile apps is always available 24/7 regardless of holiday status.

Uttarakhand Holiday List 2026: Key Bank and Government Holidays

Date | Day | Holiday
14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti (Ghughutiya)
26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day (National)
19 February 2026 | Thursday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti
4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi
21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr*
26 March 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami
31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti
3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday
13 April 2026 | Monday | Phool Dei
1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakhi
1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima / Labour Day
27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Zuha (Bakrid)*
26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram*
16 July 2026 | Thursday | Harela
15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day (National)
26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad)*
4 September 2026 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami
2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti (National)
20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra
8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)
24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 November 2026 | Wednesday | Igas-Bagwal (Dev Diwali)
25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas

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

Uttarakhand's Unique Festivals

Uttarakhand's holiday calendar includes several festivals found nowhere else in India:

Ghughutiya (Makar Sankranti, 14 January): A traditional Kumaoni festival where children wear garlands made of rice-flour sweets shaped like birds, crows, and other objects, then offer them to crows at dawn.

Phool Dei (13 April): The Kumaoni spring festival where girls collect flowers and place them at doorsteps as an offering for prosperity, welcoming the harvest season.

Harela (16 July 2026, Thursday): A regional festival celebrating the sowing of crops, specific to the Kumaon and Garhwal regions. It is a gazetted bank holiday in Uttarakhand.

Igas-Bagwal (Dev Diwali, 25 November 2026): A uniquely Uttarakhand celebration observed 11 days after Diwali, traditionally to mark the day news of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya reached the hills. It is also called Dev Diwali and is a state-specific holiday.

Is Tomorrow a Holiday in Dehradun?

Dehradun, the state capital, follows Uttarakhand's state gazetted holiday calendar. Since Dehradun hosts several central government offices and survey establishments, the DoPT holiday list also applies. Both lists generally align for major national and religious holidays. For any specific date, verify with the RBI's Uttarakhand holiday matrix or the Dehradun district collector's official notifications.

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What Works and What Doesn't on an Uttarakhand Bank Holiday

Service | Available on Uttarakhand 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
Cheque clearance (CTS) | 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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