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Madhya Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026: Statutory, Public & Commercial Holidays

In Madhya Pradesh, public, commercial, and industrial workplace holidays are regulated under the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual and Sick Leave) Act, 2002, the Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1958, and notifications published by the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Madhya Pradesh under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Commercial establishments in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior must maintain annual holiday schedules compliant with state directives.

MP Statutory Requirement (8 Paid Holidays)

Under the Madhya Pradesh Act of 2002, every employee is entitled to at least 8 paid holidays per year, which must include:

  • 3 National Holidays (26 January, 15 August, 2 October)
  • 5 Festival Holidays agreed upon by the employer and employee representatives.

📅 Official Madhya Pradesh Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026​

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationMandatory for Private Sector?
14-01-2026WednesdayMakar SankrantiGazette / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
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
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
01-05-2026FridayLabour Day / May 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)
04-09-2026FridayKrishna JanmashtamiState Gazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
02-10-2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational HolidayYes (Mandatory Paid Off)
20-10-2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijayadashami)Gazette / NI ActYes
01-11-2026SundayMadhya Pradesh Foundation DayState Foundation DayYes (MP State Mandate)
08-11-2026SundayDiwaliGazette / NI ActYes (Sunday Overlap)
09-11-2026MondayGovardhan PoojaState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Regional
24-11-2026TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiGazette / NI ActOptional
25-12-2026FridayChristmasGazette / NI ActYes (Standard Corporate Off)

📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Madhya Pradesh​

  1. Submission of Statement of Holidays: Finalize the proposed list of festival holidays and notify the local Labour Inspector before 31st December.
  2. Display of Notice: Exhibit the approved holiday schedule on notice boards and through HR software prior to 1st January.
  3. Double Wages or Comp-Off: Provide double the ordinary daily rate (200%), or normal pay plus a paid substitute holiday within 30 days to employees who work on a declared holiday.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

1. Is Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day (November 1st) a public holiday?​

Yes. 1st November marks the foundation of the state of Madhya Pradesh and is an official state holiday widely observed across government and private institutions.

2. Can an establishment in Indore swap a National Holiday for a festival?​

No. National Holidays (26th January, 15th August, and 2nd October) cannot be substituted or removed under any circumstances.