Chhattisgarh Holidays 2026 Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List
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Is today a Holiday in Chhattisgarh?
Today
(5 March 2026)
in Chhattisgarh
IS HOLIDAY
Holiday name(s)
Bhai-Dooj (Holi)
Is tomorrow a Holiday in Chhattisgarh?
Tomorrow
(6 March 2026)
in Chhattisgarh
NO HOLIDAY
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Weekend Holiday Status
*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued. **Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
The Chhattisgarh Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.
Since people often look up details such as the Chhattisgarh holiday list 2026, Chhattisgarh government holidays, bank holidays in Chhattisgarh, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Chhattisgarh today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.
List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Chhattisgarh 2026
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 1
Thursday
New Years
Regional
Jan 3
Saturday
Maa Shakmbhari Jayanti & Cherchera
Regional
Jan 3
Saturday
Birthday of Hazarat Ali
Regional
Jan 3
Saturday
Cherchera Punni/Mata Shakambhari Jayanti
Regional
Jan 3
Wednesday
Savitribai Phule Jayanti
Regional
Jan 7
Wednesday
Rajim Bhaktin Mata Jayanti
Regional
Jan 10
Saturday
World Hindi Day
Regional
Jan 14
Wednesday
Makar Sankranti/Pongal
Regional
Jan 20
Tuesday
Shaheed Gaindsingh Shahadat Diwas
Regional
Jan 23
Friday
Basant Panchmi / Maa Parmeshwari Jayanti
Regionsl
Jan 23
Friday
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Regional
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
National
Feb 3
Tuesday
Shab-e-Barat
Regional
Feb 12
Thursday
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Regional
Feb 19
Thursday
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti
Regional
Mar 3
Tuesday
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Regional
Mar 4
Wednesday
Holi
Regional
Mar 5
Thursday
Bhai-Dooj (Holi)
Regional
Mar 19
Thursday
Gudi Padwa
Regional
Mar 20
Friday
Jamat-ul-Vida
Regional
Mar 20
Friday
Veerangana Avantibai's Sacrifice Day
Regional
Mar 20
Friday
Chetrichand
Regional
Mar 21
Saturday
Eid-ul-Fitr
Regional
Mar 23
Monday
Guha Nishadraj Jayanti
Regional
Mar 26
Thursday
Ram Navami
Regional
Mar 31
Tuesday
Mahavir Jayanti
Regional
Apr 1
Wednesday
Annual Account of Closing for Banks
Regional
Apr 1
Wednesday
Hatkeshwar Jayanti
Regional
Apr 2
Thursday
Dharti Pooja (Khaddi Parv)
Regional
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Regional
Apr 13
Monday
Shrimad Vallabhacharya Jayanti
Regional
Apr 14
Tuesday
Vaisakhi
Regional
Apr 14
Tuesday
Sen Jayanti
Regional
Apr 14
Tuesday
Ambedkar Jayanti
Regional
Apr 20
Monday
Parshuram Jayanti
Regional
Apr 22
Wednesday
Shankaracharya Jayanti
Regional
May 1
Friday
Buddha Purnima
Regional
May 27
Wednesday
Wid-ul-Juha (Bakrid)
Regional
Jun 17
Wednesday
Chhatrasal Jayanti / Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Regional
Jun 23
Tuesday
Mahesh Navami (Jyeshtha Shukla-9)
Regional
Jun 24
Wednesday
Veerangana Durgavati Sacrifice Day
Regional
Jun 26
Friday
Muhrram
Regional
Jun 29
Monday
Kabir Jayanti
Regional
Jul 16
Thursday
Rathyatra
Regional
Aug 12
Wednesday
Hareli
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Aug 15
Saturday
Parsi New Year
Regional
Aug 17
Monday
Nag Panchami
Regional
Aug 26
Wednesday
Eid-e-Milad (Milad Un Nabi)
Regional
Aug 26
Wednesday
Onam
Regional
Aug 28
Friday
Raksha Bandhan
Regional
Sep 2
Wednesday
Harchhath
Regional
Sep 4
Friday
Krishna Janmashtami
Regional
Sep 10
Thursday
Pola
Regional
Sep 14
Monday
Ganesh Chaturthi
Regional
Sep 14
Monday
Haritalika (Teej Festival)
Regional
Sep 17
Thursday
Vishwakarma Jayanti
Regional
Sep 18
Friday
Nawakhai
Regional
Sep 22
Tuesday
Dhol Gyaras
Regional
Sep 25
Friday
Anant Chaturdashi
Regional
Oct 1
Thursday
Saiyedna Saheb Ji Birthday
Regional
Oct 2
Friday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
National
Oct 9
Friday
Prannath Jayanti
Regional
Oct 10
Saturday
Sarva Pitru Moksha Amavasya
Regional
Oct 19
Monday
Dussehra ( Maha Ashtami)
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra ( Vijayadasami)
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra (Maha Navami)
Regional
Oct 26
Monday
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
Regional
Oct 29
Thursday
Karwa Chauth Fast
Regional
Nov 7
Saturday
Deepawali (South Indian)
Regional
Nov 9
Monday
Deepawali's Second Day (Govardhan Pooja)
Regional
Nov 11
Wednesday
Bhai Dooj
Regional
Nov 16
Monday
Bhagwan Sahastrabahu Jayanti
Regional
Nov 20
Friday
Namdev Jayanti
Regional
Nov 24
Tuesday
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Regional
Dec 10
Thursday
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Sacrifice Day
Regional
Dec 14
Monday
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day
Regional
Dec 18
Friday
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
Regional
Dec 23
Wednesday
Dattatreya Jayanti
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Regional
Download: Chhattisgarh Government Notification
This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
In Chhattisgarh, Pooja Holidays refer to major religious and cultural festivals deeply rooted in local traditions. While schools and institutions may declare extended breaks, government offices and organisations observe official holidays on the key festival days listed below.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Mar 3
Tuesday
Holi (Holika Dahan)
Regional
Mar 4
Wednesday
Holi
Regional
Mar 5
Thursday
Bhai-Dooj (Holi)
Regional
Mar 26
Thursday
Ram Navami
Regional
Sep 4
Friday
Krishna Janmashtami
Regional
Sep 14
Monday
Ganesh Chaturthi
Regional
Sep 14
Monday
Haritalika (Teej Festival)
Regional
Oct 19
Monday
Dussehra ( Maha Ashtami)
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra ( Vijayadasami)
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra (Maha Navami)
Regional
Nov 7
Saturday
Deepawali (South Indian)
Regional
Nov 9
Monday
Deepawali's Second Day (Govardhan Pooja)
Regional
Nov 11
Wednesday
Bhai Dooj
Regional
Bank Holidays 2026 in Chhattisgarh
Bank holidays in Chhattisgarh are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and apply to all nationalised, private, and cooperative banks. These include national holidays, major religious festivals, and bank-specific closures.
Note: Banks remain closed on all Sundays and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month.
Some of the major bank holidays expected in Chhattisgarh in 2026 include:
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
National
Mar 21
Saturday
Eid-ul-Fitr
Regional
Mar 31
Tuesday
Mahavir Jayanti
Regional
Apr 1
Wednesday
Annual Account of Closing for Banks
Regional
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Regional
May 1
Friday
Buddha Purnima
Regional
May 27
Wednesday
Wid-ul-Juha (Bakrid)
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Oct 2
Friday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
National
Nov 7
Saturday
Deepawali (South Indian)
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Regional
Government/Public Holidays in chhattisgarh in 2026
Chhattisgarh Government Holidays 2026 apply to government offices, schools, colleges, and public sector institutions.
Some of the key Chhattisgarh government/public holidays expected in 2026 include:
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
National
Apr 14
Tuesday
Ambedkar Jayanti
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Oct 2
Friday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
National
Nov 24
Tuesday
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Regional
Month-wise Chhattisgarh Holidays 2026
The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Chhattisgarh in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Chhattisgarh Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:
HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Chhattisgarh Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Chhattisgarh
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters
FAQs on Chhattisgarh Holidays in 2026
Is Hareli a public holiday in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. Hareli (12 August) is a significant regional agricultural festival and a public holiday in Chhattisgarh.
When is Guru Ghasidas Jayanti in 2026?
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti will be observed on Friday, December 18, 2026. It is an important state holiday honouring the Satnami community's spiritual leader.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. In most cases, public holidays declared by the state government are treated as government holidays for offices, schools, and institutions.
Which are the major Government Holidays in Chhattisgarh in 2026?
National holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) and major festivals like Holi, Pola, Dussehra, and Christmas are typically included.
How does the holiday list affect payroll processing?
Payroll teams must adjust salary cut-offs, bank processing dates and payout schedules around Chhattisgarh bank holidays to avoid delays, especially around the April 1st closing of accounts.
Where can I download the Chhattisgarh Government Holidays 2026 PDF?
greytHR hosts the official holiday calendar, and we have also made the Chhattisgarh State Government Holiday List 2026 PDF available for download here. Alternatively, you can download it directly from the official Chhattisgarh Government website.
Is the Chhattisgarh Government Holiday List 2026 the same for private companies?
Private companies may follow their own holiday policy, but most adopt the official CG Govt holidays list with minor customisations.
Does greytHR offer holiday list automation?
Yes. greytHR full-suite HRMS automatically updates state-wise holiday calendars, applies them to leave policies and ensures accurate payroll processing.
Can greytHR handle different holiday calendars for multiple locations?
Absolutely. Multi-branch companies can configure region-specific public and government holidays for each state, including Chhattisgarh.
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Chhattisgarh and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.