Chhattisgarh Holidays in 2026

In 2026, people in Chhattisgarh will enjoy various holidays that celebrate local culture, festivals, and important national events. These holidays give time to relax, enjoy traditions, and take part in joyful celebrations. This page gives you complete details related to holidays in Chhattisgarh in 2025. Holidays can be clustered in many categories.

The page talks about four types of holidays majorly:

1) Bank holidays, which are applicable to banks in the state.

2) Public holidays.

3) National holidays, which are nationally celebrated.

4) Regional holidays, which are Chhattisgarh-specific holidays.

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Chhattisgarh Public Holidays

The following is the list of regional, national and public holidays in Chhattisgarh for the calendar year 2026:

Date 

Day 

Holiday 

26 January 2026 

Monday 

Republic Day 

15 February 2026 

Sunday 

Maha Shivaratri 

3 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Holi 

21 March 2026 

Saturday 

Idul Fitr 

27 March 2026 

Friday 

Ram Navami 

31 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Mahavir Jayanti 

3 April 2026 

Friday 

Good Friday 

14 April 2026 

Tuesday 

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 

1 May 2026 

Friday 

Buddha Purnima 

27 May 2026 

Wednesday 

Bakrid/Eid al Adha 

26 June 2026 

Friday 

Muharram 

29 June 2026 

Monday 

Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti 

15 August 2026 

Saturday 

Independence Day 

25 August 2026 

Tuesday 

Eid e Milad 

28 August 2026 

Friday 

Raksha Bandhan 

4 September 2026  

Friday 

Janmashtami 

13 September 2026 

Sunday 

Hartalika Teej 

2 October 2026 

Friday 

Gandhi Jayanti 

20 October 2026 

Tuesday 

Vijaya Dashami 

8 November 2026 

Sunday 

Diwali 

15 November 2026 

Sunday 

Chhath Puja 

24 November 2026 

Tuesday 

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

18 December 2026 

Friday  

Guru Ghasidas Jayanti 

25 December 2026 

Friday 

Christmas Day 

Bank Holidays in Chhattisgarh for 2026

The following are the bank holidays in Chhattisgarh in 2026:

Date  

Day 

Holiday 

10 January 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

24 January 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

26 January 

Monday 

Republic Day 

14 February 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

15 February 

Sunday 

Maha Shivaratri 

28 February 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

3 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Holi 

14 March 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

21 March 2026 

Saturday 

Id-ul-Fitr 

28 March 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

31 March 2026 

Tuesday 

Mahavir Jayanti 

1 April 2026 

Wednesday 

Annual Closing of Bank Accounts 

3 April 2026 

Friday 

Good Friday 

11 April 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

25 April 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

1 May 2026 

Friday 

Buddha Purnima 

9 May 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

23 May 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

27 May 2026 

Wednesday 

Bakrid 

13 June 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

26 June 2026 

Friday 

Muharram 

27 June 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

11 July 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

25 July 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

8 August 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

15 August 2026 

Saturday 

Independence Day 

22 August 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

25 August 2026 

Tuesday 

Id-E- Milad 

4 September 2026 

Friday 

Janmashtami 

12 September 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

26 September 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

2 October 2026 

Friday 

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 

10 October 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

20 October 2026  

Tuesday 

Dusshera 

24 October 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

8 November 2026 

Sunday 

Diwali 

14 November 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

24 November 2026 

Tuesday 

Guru Nanak's Birthday 

28 November 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

12 December 2026 

Saturday 

2nd Saturday 

25 December 2026 

Friday 

Christmas 

26 December 2026 

Saturday 

4th Saturday 

The banks, which are operating across the state of Chhattisgarh, will remain closed on national holidays and state-specific holidays.

How to Deposit Money on Bank Holidays in the State of Chhattisgarh

Are there any ways to deposit and withdraw money on a bank holiday? Yes. There are! Visiting the nearest KIOSK center is the best solution. All the KIOSK branches across the state of Chhattisgarh will enable you not only to deposit cash but also to withdraw cash on all types of bank holidays. The primary idea of KIOSK centers is to extend banking services even on bank holidays. Small businesses such as medical shops will function as bank partners.The centers will allow customers to withdraw and deposit cash up to Rs.10,000 a day. In addition to KIOSK centers, customers also have an option of Cash Deposit Machines that allows them to make cash deposits up to Rs.1 lakh a day. Be sure to check the fees charged for this service before using.

Top 5 Destinations to Visit During Chhattisgarh Holidays 2026

Chhattisgarh has a huge number of tourist spots that can be visited on a holiday. The top five destinations to visit in Chhattisgarh on holidays include:

1) Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, which is sited in the Northern chunk of Mahasamund

2) Shri Rajiv Lochan Mandi, which exhibits the epitome of the Mahakola's architecture

3) Danteshwari Temple, which should be visited during Navratri holidays

4) Chitrakoot Waterfalls, which is one of the biggest waterfalls in India

5) Rajeev Smriti Van, which has been constructed in remembrance of LT.Rajeev Gandhi, Former Prime Minister.

FAQs on Chhattisgarh Holidays

  • In 2026, will Good Friday remain a gazetted holiday?

    Indeed, in 2025 Good Friday is a gazetted holiday.

  • When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026

    In 2026, Maha Shivaratri will be celebrated on 15th February.

  • In India, how many holidays are required?

    Three days are recognised as "national holidays" in India, and all businesses are required to give their employees a day off on these days: January 26 is Republic Day; August 15 is Independence Day; and October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti. 

  • Is it a national holiday on Rakhi?

    Rakhi, or Raksha Bandhan, is a holiday that is optional. Employees in India are permitted to select a restricted number of vacations from an optional list under employment and holiday laws. While most workplaces and businesses are open on this day, some employees may decide to take the day off. 

  • Is the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi a national one?

    In India, Ganesh Chaturthi is not observed as a public holiday. Only a few states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, commemorate this regional festival. It is not required of an employer to observe the Ganesha Festival as a holiday, even in these states. 

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