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Chandigarh Holiday Calendar 2026: Statutory, Public & Commercial Holidays

In the Union Territory of Chandigarh (serving as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana), public, commercial, and industrial workplace holidays are regulated under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (as extended to Chandigarh), the Factories Act, 1948, and notifications published by the Chandigarh Administration under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Enterprises in the IT Park (Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park), commercial centers in Sector 17, and industrial zones must maintain holiday compliance.

Chandigarh Statutory Quota

Under the applicable framework, commercial establishments must provide a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year, including the 3 National Holidays and major regional festival days.

📅 Official Chandigarh Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026​

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationMandatory for Private Sector?
05-01-2026MondayGuru Gobind Singh JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Regional Priority)
26-01-2026MondayRepublic DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
01-02-2026SundayGuru Ravidas JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Sunday Overlap
18-02-2026WednesdayMaha ShivratriGazette / NI ActOptional
03-03-2026TuesdayHoliGazette / NI ActYes
21-03-2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)Gazette / NI ActYes
23-03-2026MondayShaheedi Diwas of S. Bhagat SinghState Gazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
27-03-2026FridayRam NavamiGazette / NI ActOptional
31-03-2026TuesdayMahavir JayantiGazette / NI ActOptional
01-04-2026WednesdayAnnual Bank Account ClosingNI Act (Sec 25)Banks Only
03-04-2026FridayGood FridayGazette / NI ActYes (Corporate Off)
14-04-2026TuesdayBaisakhi & Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major Regional Festival)
01-05-2026FridayMay Day / Labour DayGazette / RegionalYes (Industrial Priority)
02-05-2026SaturdayBuddha PurnimaGazette / NI ActOptional
27-05-2026WednesdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)Gazette / NI ActYes
25-06-2026ThursdayMuharramGazette / NI ActOptional / Floating
15-08-2026SaturdayIndependence DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
04-09-2026FridayJanmashtamiGazette / NI ActOptional
02-10-2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
20-10-2026TuesdayDussehraGazette / NI ActYes
26-10-2026MondayMaharishi Valmiki JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Regional Priority)
08-11-2026SundayDiwaliGazette / NI ActYes (Sunday Overlap)
09-11-2026MondayGovardhan Pooja / Vishwakarma DayState Gazetted / RegionalYes
24-11-2026TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiGazette / NI ActYes (Major Regional Priority)
25-12-2026FridayChristmasGazette / NI ActYes (Corporate Off)

📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Chandigarh​

  1. Annual Holiday Notice Display: Display the approved holiday schedule on workplace notice boards by 1st January.
  2. Weekly Day of Rest: Grant one full day of weekly rest to all workers.
  3. Double Wages or Comp-Off: Provide double wages (200%), or normal pay plus a paid compensatory off within 30 days to employees who work on a declared holiday.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

1. Does Chandigarh follow Punjab or Central government holidays?​

The Chandigarh Administration issues its own distinct gazette notification under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Punjab Shops & Establishments Act, blending regional Punjabi and central public holidays.

2. Is Baisakhi an official holiday for private sector companies in Chandigarh?​

Yes. Baisakhi is widely recognized and observed as a paid holiday across corporate and industrial sectors in Chandigarh.