Punjab’s November 2026 holiday calendar includes several public and restricted holidays, with festivals and commemorative occasions falling throughout the month. According to the provided holiday-list excerpts, Diwali will be observed on November 8, while Vishwakarma Day falls on November 9. The month also includes the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the martyrdom day of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha.
Public holidays in November 2026
The public holiday list provided includes the following dates:
November 8, Sunday: Diwali
November 9, Monday: Vishwakarma Day
November 16, Monday: Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji
November 24, Tuesday: Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
These dates cover religious festivals as well as an important occasion commemorating the contribution and sacrifice of a freedom fighter.
Restricted holidays in November 2026
The restricted holiday list provided also includes the following occasions:
November 1, Sunday: New Punjab Day
November 9, Monday: Goverdhan Pooja
November 11, Wednesday: Guru Gaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
November 15, Sunday: Chhath Pooja
November 20, Friday: Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji
Restricted holidays generally allow eligible employees to choose holidays from an officially notified list, subject to the applicable service rules and departmental arrangements.
Diwali and Vishwakarma Day fall on consecutive days
Diwali will fall on Sunday, November 8, followed by Vishwakarma Day on Monday, November 9. The two occasions fall on consecutive days, although the actual benefit of a holiday will depend on the applicable government notification and an employee’s work schedule.
November 9 also appears in the supplied restricted holiday list as the date for Goverdhan Pooja. Employees should check their department’s applicable holiday rules to determine which provision applies to them.