Chhattisgarh Holidays 2026 – Government and Bank Holidays
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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
Searches for "tomorrow holiday in Chhattisgarh" or "Chhattisgarh government declared holiday tomorrow" usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Chhattisgarh Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Chhattisgarh holiday date you are looking for!

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

DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 1ThursdayNew YearsRegional
Jan 3SaturdayMaa Shakmbhari Jayanti & ChercheraRegional
Jan 3SaturdayBirthday of Hazarat AliRegional
Jan 3SaturdayCherchera Punni/Mata Shakambhari JayantiRegional
Jan 3WednesdaySavitribai Phule JayantiRegional
Jan 7WednesdayRajim Bhaktin Mata JayantiRegional
Jan 10SaturdayWorld Hindi DayRegional
Jan 14WednesdayMakar Sankranti/PongalRegional
Jan 20TuesdayShaheed Gaindsingh Shahadat DiwasRegional
Jan 23FridayBasant Panchmi / Maa Parmeshwari JayantiRegionsl
Jan 23FridayNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose JayantiRegional
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Feb 3TuesdayShab-e-BaratRegional
Feb 12ThursdayMaharshi Dayanand Saraswati JayantiRegional
Feb 19ThursdayChhatrapati Shivaji JayantiRegional
Mar 3TuesdayHoli (Holika Dahan)Regional
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 5ThursdayBhai-Dooj (Holi)Regional
Mar 19ThursdayGudi PadwaRegional
Mar 20FridayJamat-ul-VidaRegional
Mar 20FridayVeerangana Avantibai's Sacrifice DayRegional
Mar 20FridayChetrichandRegional
Mar 21SaturdayEid-ul-FitrRegional
Mar 23MondayGuha Nishadraj JayantiRegional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Account of Closing for BanksRegional
Apr 1WednesdayHatkeshwar JayantiRegional
Apr 2ThursdayDharti Pooja (Khaddi Parv)Regional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
Apr 13MondayShrimad Vallabhacharya JayantiRegional
Apr 14TuesdayVaisakhiRegional
Apr 14TuesdaySen JayantiRegional
Apr 14TuesdayAmbedkar JayantiRegional
Apr 20MondayParshuram JayantiRegional
Apr 22WednesdayShankaracharya JayantiRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 27WednesdayWid-ul-Juha (Bakrid)Regional
Jun 17WednesdayChhatrasal Jayanti / Maharana Pratap JayantiRegional
Jun 23TuesdayMahesh Navami (Jyeshtha Shukla-9)Regional
Jun 24WednesdayVeerangana Durgavati Sacrifice DayRegional
Jun 26FridayMuhrramRegional
Jun 29MondayKabir JayantiRegional
Jul 16ThursdayRathyatraRegional
Aug 12WednesdayHareliRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Aug 15SaturdayParsi New YearRegional
Aug 17MondayNag PanchamiRegional
Aug 26WednesdayEid-e-Milad (Milad Un Nabi)Regional
Aug 26WednesdayOnamRegional
Aug 28FridayRaksha BandhanRegional
Sep 2WednesdayHarchhathRegional
Sep 4FridayKrishna JanmashtamiRegional
Sep 10ThursdayPolaRegional
Sep 14MondayGanesh ChaturthiRegional
Sep 14MondayHaritalika (Teej Festival)Regional
Sep 17ThursdayVishwakarma JayantiRegional
Sep 18FridayNawakhaiRegional
Sep 22TuesdayDhol GyarasRegional
Sep 25FridayAnant ChaturdashiRegional
Oct 1ThursdaySaiyedna Saheb Ji BirthdayRegional
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Oct 9FridayPrannath JayantiRegional
Oct 10SaturdaySarva Pitru Moksha AmavasyaRegional
Oct 19MondayDussehra ( Maha Ashtami)Regional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra ( Vijayadasami)Regional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra (Maha Navami)Regional
Oct 26MondayMaharshi Valmiki JayantiRegional
Oct 29ThursdayKarwa Chauth FastRegional
Nov 7SaturdayDeepawali (South Indian)Regional
Nov 9MondayDeepawali's Second Day (Govardhan Pooja)Regional
Nov 11WednesdayBhai DoojRegional
Nov 16MondayBhagwan Sahastrabahu JayantiRegional
Nov 20FridayNamdev JayantiRegional
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanak's BirthdayRegional
Dec 10ThursdayShaheed Veer Narayan Singh Sacrifice DayRegional
Dec 14MondayGuru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom DayRegional
Dec 18FridayGuru Ghasidas JayantiRegional
Dec 23WednesdayDattatreya JayantiRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

Download: Chhattisgarh Government Notification

This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Raipur, Akaltara, Ambikapur, Kawardha, Champa, Arang
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
Holiday list 2026

Pooja Holidays 2026 in Chhattisgarh

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.
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Mar 3TuesdayHoli (Holika Dahan)Regional
Mar 4WednesdayHoliRegional
Mar 5ThursdayBhai-Dooj (Holi)Regional
Mar 26ThursdayRam NavamiRegional
Sep 4FridayKrishna JanmashtamiRegional
Sep 14MondayGanesh ChaturthiRegional
Sep 14MondayHaritalika (Teej Festival)Regional
Oct 19MondayDussehra ( Maha Ashtami)Regional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra ( Vijayadasami)Regional
Oct 20TuesdayDussehra (Maha Navami)Regional
Nov 7SaturdayDeepawali (South Indian)Regional
Nov 9MondayDeepawali's Second Day (Govardhan Pooja)Regional
Nov 11WednesdayBhai DoojRegional

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:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Mar 21SaturdayEid-ul-FitrRegional
Mar 31TuesdayMahavir JayantiRegional
Apr 1WednesdayAnnual Account of Closing for BanksRegional
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegional
May 1FridayBuddha PurnimaRegional
May 27WednesdayWid-ul-Juha (Bakrid)Regional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Nov 7SaturdayDeepawali (South Indian)Regional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

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:
DateDayHolidayHoliday Type
Jan 26MondayRepublic DayNational
Apr 14TuesdayAmbedkar JayantiRegional
Aug 15SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Oct 2FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiNational
Nov 24TuesdayGuru Nanak's BirthdayRegional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegional

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:

Chhattisgarh Holidays January 2026:

  • New Years (Jan 1)
  • Maa Shakmbhari Jayanti & Cherchera (Jan 3)
  • Birthday of Hazarat Ali (Jan 3)
  • Cherchera Punni/Mata Shakambhari Jayanti (Jan 3)
  • Savitribai Phule Jayanti (Jan 3)
  • Rajim Bhaktin Mata Jayanti (Jan 7)
  • World Hindi Day (Jan 10)
  • Makar Sankranti/Pongal (Jan 14)
  • Shaheed Gaindsingh Shahadat Diwas (Jan 20)
  • Basant Panchmi / Maa Parmeshwari Jayanti (Jan 23)
  • Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti (Jan 23)
  • Republic Day (Jan 26)

Chhattisgarh Holidays February 2026:

  • Shab-e-Barat (Feb 3)
  • Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti (Feb 12)
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti (Feb 19)

Chhattisgarh Holidays March 2026:

  • Holi (Holika Dahan) (Mar 3)
  • Holi (Mar 4)
  • Bhai-Dooj (Holi) (Mar 5)
  • Gudi Padwa (Mar 19)
  • Jamat-ul-Vida (Mar 20)
  • Veerangana Avantibai's Sacrifice Day (Mar 20)
  • Chetrichand (Mar 20)
  • Eid-ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
  • Guha Nishadraj Jayanti (Mar 23)
  • Ram Navami (Mar 26)
  • Mahavir Jayanti (Mar 31)

Chhattisgarh Holidays April 2026:

  • Annual Account of Closing for Banks (Apr 1)
  • Hatkeshwar Jayanti (Apr 1)
  • Dharti Pooja (Khaddi Parv) (Apr 2)
  • Good Friday (Apr 3)
  • Shrimad Vallabhacharya Jayanti (Apr 13)
  • Vaisakhi (Apr 14)
  • Sen Jayanti (Apr 14)
  • Ambedkar Jayanti (Apr 14)
  • Parshuram Jayanti (Apr 20)
  • Shankaracharya Jayanti (Apr 22)

Chhattisgarh Holidays May 2026:

  • Buddha Purnima (May 1)
  • Wid-ul-Juha (Bakrid) (May 27)

Chhattisgarh Holidays June 2026:

  • Chhatrasal Jayanti / Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Jun 17)
  • Mahesh Navami (Jyeshtha Shukla-9) (Jun 23)
  • Veerangana Durgavati Sacrifice Day (Jun 24)
  • Muhrram (Jun 26)
  • Kabir Jayanti (Jun 29)

Chhattisgarh Holidays July 2026:

  • Rathyatra (Jul 16)

Chhattisgarh Holidays August 2026:

  • Hareli (Aug 12)
  • Independence Day (Aug 15)
  • Parsi New Year (Aug 15)
  • Nag Panchami (Aug 17)
  • Eid-e-Milad (Milad Un Nabi) (Aug 26)
  • Onam (Aug 26)
  • Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28)

Chhattisgarh Holidays September 2026:

  • Harchhath (Sep 2)
  • Krishna Janmashtami (Sep 4)
  • Pola (Sep 10)
  • Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 14)
  • Haritalika (Teej Festival) (Sep 14)
  • Vishwakarma Jayanti (Sep 17)
  • Nawakhai (Sep 18)
  • Dhol Gyaras (Sep 22)
  • Anant Chaturdashi (Sep 25)

Chhattisgarh Holidays October 2026:

  • Saiyedna Saheb Ji Birthday (Oct 1)
  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
  • Prannath Jayanti (Oct 9)
  • Sarva Pitru Moksha Amavasya (Oct 10)
  • Dussehra ( Maha Ashtami) (Oct 19)
  • Dussehra ( Vijayadasami) (Oct 20)
  • Dussehra (Maha Navami) (Oct 20)
  • Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti (Oct 26)
  • Karwa Chauth Fast (Oct 29)

Chhattisgarh Holidays November 2026:

  • Deepawali (South Indian) (Nov 7)
  • Deepawali's Second Day (Govardhan Pooja) (Nov 9)
  • Bhai Dooj (Nov 11)
  • Bhagwan Sahastrabahu Jayanti (Nov 16)
  • Namdev Jayanti (Nov 20)
  • Guru Nanak's Birthday (Nov 24)

Chhattisgarh Holidays December 2026:

  • Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Sacrifice Day (Dec 10)
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day (Dec 14)
  • Guru Ghasidas Jayanti (Dec 18)
  • Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 23)
  • Christmas Day (Dec 25)

How HR teams use this Chhattisgarh holiday list?

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.

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Disclaimer
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.
Table of content
  • All holidays
  • Pooja holidays
  • Bank holidays
  • Government/public holidays
  • Month-wise holidays
  • How HR teams use this list
  • FAQs
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