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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 parks in Gurugram (Cyber City, Golf Course Road), automotive manufacturing belts in Manesar, and industrial clusters in Faridabad and Sonipat, 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​

The following table reflects the comprehensive statutory, public, gazetted, and regional cultural festival holiday schedule declared for Haryana in 2026:

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationMandatory for Private Sector?
23-01-2026FridaySir Chhotu Ram Jayanti / Basant PanchmiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Major State Hero Priority)
26-01-2026MondayRepublic DayNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
12-02-2026ThursdayGuru Brahmanand Jayanti / Maharishi Dayanand JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Floating
03-03-2026TuesdayHolika DahanGazette / RegionalOptional / Floating
04-03-2026WednesdayHoliGazette / NI ActYes (Major State Priority)
21-03-2026SaturdayId-ul-FitrGazette / NI ActYes
23-03-2026MondayShaheedi Diwas (Bhagat Singh / Rajguru / Sukhdev)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
26-03-2026ThursdayRam NavmiGazette / NI ActOptional / Corporate Choice
31-03-2026TuesdayMahavir JayantiGazette / NI ActOptional / Floating
01-04-2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank AccountNI Act (Sec 25)Banks Only
03-04-2026FridayGood FridayGazette / NI ActYes (Standard IT Corporate Off)
14-04-2026TuesdayDr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / VaisakhiState & National GazetteYes (Major Regional Festival)
01-05-2026FridayBuddha Purnima / May DayState Mandatory / GazettedYes (High Industrial Priority)
25-05-2026MondayMaharishi Kashyap JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Floating
27-05-2026WednesdayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Gazette / NI ActYes
17-06-2026WednesdayMaharana Pratap JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Floating
18-06-2026ThursdayGuru Arjan Dev's Martyrdom DayState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Regional Choice
26-06-2026FridayMuharramGazette / NI ActOptional / Floating
29-06-2026MondaySant Kabir JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Floating
31-07-2026FridayShaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom DayState Gazetted / MemorialYes (High State Priority)
15-08-2026SaturdayHariyali Teej / Independence DayNational & State HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
26-08-2026WednesdayMilad-un-NabiGazette / NI ActOptional / Floating
28-08-2026FridayRaksha BandhanState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / High Regional Priority
04-09-2026FridayJanmashtamiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
23-09-2026WednesdayShaheed Divas (Haryana War Heroes' Martyrdom Day)State Gazetted / RegionalYes (Haryana State Mandate)
02-10-2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
20-10-2026TuesdayDussehraGazette / NI ActYes
26-10-2026MondayMaharishi Valmiki JayantiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (Regional Priority)
29-10-2026ThursdayKarva ChauthState Gazetted / RestrictedOptional / Floating
01-11-2026SundayHaryana Day (State Foundation Day)State Foundation DayYes (Haryana State Mandate - Sunday Overlap)
08-11-2026SundayDiwaliGazette / NI ActYes (Sunday Overlap)
09-11-2026MondayVishwakarma Day / Goverdhan PujaState Gazetted / Industrial OffYes (Industrial Priority)
15-11-2026SundayChhath PujaState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Sunday Overlap
24-11-2026TuesdayGuru Nanak Dev JayantiGazette / NI ActYes
14-12-2026MondayGuru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom DayState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Floating
25-12-2026FridayChristmas DayGazette / NI ActYes (Standard Corporate Off)
26-12-2026SaturdayShaheed Udham Singh's JayantiState Gazetted / MemorialOptional / Floating

📋 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 gazetted 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 within the statutory time frame.