Punjab’s state administration has notified the 2026 public holiday list on November 26, 2025 - via the Personnel Department under order no. 06/01/2025-2PP3/781 - and got it cleared by top official KAP Sinha. This plan includes around 30 or 31 official days off. March as well as April hold five breaks apiece, making them the busiest months for closures.
April 2026 matches March that year since both the months have five official days off, offering residents a long holidays, perfect for trips or parties. While one month offers time to unwind, the next keeps the break vibe going. Each stretch opens room for adventure.
- March: Holi on March 4, a Wednesday; then Id-ul-Fitr falls on March 21, which is a Saturday; next up, Martyrdom Day of very respected, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru falls on on March 23, Monday; following that, Ram Navami will be celebrated in 2026 on March 26, Thursday; last one, Mahavir Jayanti shall be observed on March 31, a Tuesday.
- April: Good Friday on April 3, a Friday. Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji's birthday falls on April 8, which is a Wednesday. Then comes Vaisakhi along with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary - both shall be observed on April 14, a Tuesday.
January’s got just one holiday - Republic Day, on a Monday the 26th; February brings two, both landing on Sundays - Guru Ravidas Jayanti on the 1st, and the Maha Shivratri is on 15th - so no additional workdays off.
Punjab’s 2026 holiday calendar offers a perfect blend of festive breaks and planned workdays. The year features 11 extended holiday periods, giving government employees ample chances to enjoy long weekends. Staff can also choose any two optional holidays from a list of 13, including popular days like Lohri on January 13 or Buddha Purnima on May 1. With a total of 244 working days, the calendar strikes a smooth balance between cultural celebrations and administrative efficiency.
