Public Holidays in Delhi: Full List and Long Weekends [Updated 2026]
Delhi public holidays in 2026 are set by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). The list is close to the central government list, but it has its own dates and a few extra days, so check it if you run an office in Delhi or the NCR. This page gives the 2026 gazetted holidays with the day of the week, and it keeps earlier years below so the page can be updated every January.
Last updated: 22 October 2026. The dates come from GNCTD notifications, including the 26 May 2026 notification that moved Id ul Zuha. For the national picture, see public holidays in India.
Delhi gazetted holidays 2026
The Delhi list has 19 gazetted holidays in 2026. Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April was notified separately on 13 April 2026. Id ul Zuha was first listed for 27 May and then changed to Thursday 28 May 2026.
| Date | Day | Delhi gazetted holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Monday | Republic Day |
| 4 March | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21 March | Saturday | Id ul Fitr |
| 26 March | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 31 March | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 April | Tuesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 1 May | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 28 May | Thursday | Id ul Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 26 June | Friday | Muharram |
| 15 August | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26 August | Wednesday | Milad un Nabi |
| 4 September | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 2 October | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 October | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 26 October | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday |
| 8 November | Sunday | Diwali |
| 24 November | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
How Delhi differs from the central list
Delhi keeps Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday (26 October) as a gazetted holiday, while the central list treats it as restricted. Delhi also adds Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April. Id ul Zuha is 28 May in Delhi after the change, and 27 May in the central list used on the master page.
Long weekends in Delhi in 2026
Weekends are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday. Republic Day on Monday 26 January, Buddha Purnima on Friday 1 May, Muharram on Friday 26 June, Janmashtami on Friday 4 September, Gandhi Jayanti on Friday 2 October and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December each give three days off with no leave. Valmiki’s Birthday on Monday 26 October gives Saturday 24 October to Monday 26 October. Id ul Zuha on Thursday 28 May gives four days off with one leave day on Friday 29 May. For a fuller plan, see the long weekend section on the public holidays in India page.
Public holidays in Delhi: earlier years
Each January this section receives the previous year’s list so that the page keeps its history.
Frequently asked questions about Delhi public holidays
How many gazetted holidays are there in Delhi in 2026?
The Delhi government list for 2026 has 19 gazetted holidays, counting Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April, which was notified separately.
Is Id ul Zuha on 27 May or 28 May in Delhi?
A GNCTD notification dated 26 May 2026 changed Id ul Zuha to Thursday 28 May 2026.
Is Diwali a holiday in Delhi in 2026?
Yes. Diwali is a gazetted holiday on Sunday 8 November 2026, which falls on a weekend.
Is Dussehra a holiday in Delhi in 2026?
Yes. Dussehra is a gazetted holiday on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Is 26 October 2026 a holiday in Delhi?
Yes. Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday on Monday 26 October 2026 is a gazetted holiday in Delhi.
Is the Delhi list the same as the central government list?
Almost, but not fully. Delhi treats Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday as gazetted and adds Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April, and the Id ul Zuha date was changed to 28 May.
Are banks closed on all Delhi holidays?
Not always. Banks follow the Reserve Bank of India holiday list for Delhi and the second and fourth Saturdays. See bank holidays in India for the rules.
Do private companies in Delhi have to follow the government holiday list?
Not automatically. A private employer follows the Delhi law that applies to its establishment and its own employment contracts. Check them before you fix your company calendar.