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Haryana Holiday Calendar 2026: Gurgaon Corporate, Public & Industrial Holidays

In Haryana, public, commercial, and factory holidays are administered under the Punjab Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual and Sick Leave) Act, 1965 (as applicable to Haryana), the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, and notifications released by the Human Resources Department, Government of Haryana under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

For multinational corporations, tech giants in Gurugram (Cyber City, Golf Course Road), manufacturing belts in Manesar and Faridabad, maintaining statutory compliance with the state's holiday roster is essential.

Statutory Minimum in Haryana (8 Paid Holidays)

Under Section 3 of the Act applicable in Haryana, every worker is entitled to:

  • 3 National Holidays (26 January, 15 August, 2 October)
  • 5 Festival Holidays determined by the employer in consultation with workers.
  • Total minimum quota: 8 paid statutory holidays per year.

📅 Official Haryana Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026​

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationMandatory for Private Sector?
26-01-2026MondayRepublic DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
18-02-2026WednesdayMaha ShivratriGazette / NI ActOptional / Corporate Choice
03-03-2026TuesdayHoliGazette / NI ActYes (Major State Priority)
21-03-2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)Gazette / NI ActYes
27-03-2026FridayRam NavamiGazette / NI ActOptional / Corporate Choice
31-03-2026TuesdayMahavir JayantiGazette / NI ActOptional
01-04-2026WednesdayAnnual Bank Account ClosingNI Act (Sec 25)Banks Only
03-04-2026FridayGood FridayGazette / NI ActYes (Standard IT Corporate Off)
14-04-2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar JayantiState & National GazetteYes
01-05-2026FridayMay Day / Labour DayGazette / RegionalYes (High 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)
04-09-2026FridayJanmashtamiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
23-09-2026WednesdayHaryana Heroes' Martyrdom Day (Shaheedi Diwas)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (Haryana State Mandate)
02-10-2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
20-10-2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijayadashami)Gazette / NI ActYes
26-10-2026MondayMaharshi Valmiki JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Floating
01-11-2026SundayHaryana Day (State Foundation Day)State Foundation DayYes (Haryana State Mandate)
08-11-2026SundayDiwaliGazette / NI ActYes (Sunday Overlap)
09-11-2026MondayGovardhan PoojaState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Corporate Choice
24-11-2026TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiGazette / NI ActYes
25-12-2026FridayChristmasGazette / NI ActYes (Standard Corporate Off)

📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Haryana​

  1. Submission of Statement of Holidays: Employers in Gurugram, Faridabad, and Sonipat must finalize and communicate their proposed festival holidays to the local Labour Officer before 31st December.
  2. Display of Notice: Display the approved holiday list prominently on the premises and internal intranet before January 1.
  3. Double Wages for Holiday Work: Workers engaged on declared paid holidays must be compensated at double ordinary wages (200%), or regular pay plus a paid compensatory off within 30 days.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

1. Is Haryana Day (November 1st) a statutory holiday in Gurgaon corporate offices?​

Yes. 1st November (Haryana Day) marks the foundation of the state of Haryana and is an official state holiday.

2. Can an IT/ITeS enterprise in Gurugram operate on a declared holiday?​

Yes, IT companies in Haryana enjoy 24x7 operational exemptions subject to paying double wages or providing compensatory off to working employees.