UP Govt Holidays 2026: Full List | Download PDF

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has officially released the list of public holidays for the year 2026. This list is essential for government employees, bankers, students, and businesses across the state.

2026 Gazetted Holidays in UP

The state government has notified 18 main public holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

[!NOTE] *Dates marked with asterisk (*) are tentative based on lunar calendar and may change.

Long Weekend Opportunities 2026

• Holiyay: Take off on Friday, Mar 6 to enjoy a 5-day break from Mar 4 to Mar 8.
• April Weekend: Apr 3 (Good Friday) + Apr 4-5 (Sat-Sun) = 3-day weekend.
• May Day: May 1 (Friday) - short escape opportunity.
• Eid-ul-Adha: June 6 (Saturday) - long weekend possible.
• Independence Day Break: Aug 15 is a Saturday, making it a standard weekend getaway opportunity.
• Janmashtami: Aug 23 (Sunday) - long weekend with Raksha Bandhan (Aug 14) nearby.
• Ganesh Chaturthi: Sep 9 (Wednesday) - mid-week break.
• Diwali Week: Take leave Nov 7 (Saturday) for a 5-day Diwali break (Nov 8-12).
• Christmas: Dec 25 (Friday) + weekend = 3-day year-end celebration.

How to Download the PDF?

The official notification (Vide No. 671/3-2025-39(2)-2016) can be downloaded from the Official UP Govt Portal.

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