Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Holiday Calendar 2026: Statutory, Public & Commercial Holidays
In the merged Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, public, commercial, and industrial workplace holidays are regulated under the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act, 1973 (as adapted), the Factories Act, 1948, and annual notifications issued by the Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Enterprises across manufacturing corridors in Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli), industrial estates in Daman (Somnath, Dabhel, Kadaiya), and tourism hubs in Diu must observe national days and regional liberation milestones.
Under the applicable framework, commercial and industrial establishments must provide a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year, including the 3 National Holidays and regional festive closures.
📅 Official Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion | Classification | Mandatory for Private Sector? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-01-2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti | Gazette / Regional | Yes (Major Regional Priority) |
| 26-01-2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 18-02-2026 | Wednesday | Maha Shivratri | Gazette / NI Act | Optional |
| 03-03-2026 | Tuesday | Holi (Second Day - Dhuleti) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Major State Priority) |
| 21-03-2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 01-04-2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Account Closing | NI Act (Sec 25) | Banks Only |
| 03-04-2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Corporate Off) |
| 14-04-2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | State & National Gazette | Yes |
| 01-05-2026 | Friday | May Day / Labour Day | Gazette / Regional | Yes (Industrial Priority) |
| 27-05-2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 25-06-2026 | Thursday | Muharram | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Floating |
| 02-08-2026 | Sunday | Dadra & Nagar Haveli Liberation Day | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Sunday Overlap - Silvassa) |
| 15-08-2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 04-09-2026 | Friday | Janmashtami | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 14-09-2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes |
| 02-10-2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 20-10-2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 08-11-2026 | Sunday | Diwali | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Sunday Overlap) |
| 10-11-2026 | Tuesday | New Year Day (Vikram Samvat) | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes |
| 24-11-2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Gazette / NI Act | Optional |
| 19-12-2026 | Saturday | Daman and Diu Liberation Day | State Mandatory Holiday | Yes (Major UT Mandate) |
| 25-12-2026 | Friday | Christmas | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Corporate Off) |
📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for DNH & DD
- Annual Notice of Holidays: Exhibit the approved holiday schedule on workplace notice boards by 1st January.
- Weekly Day of Rest: Provide one full day of weekly rest to all workers.
- 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 an approved holiday.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When are Liberation Days celebrated in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
- 2nd August marks the liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli from Portuguese rule in 1954.
- 19th December marks the liberation of Daman and Diu alongside Goa under Operation Vijay in 1961. Both are official public holidays in their respective districts.