Chandigarh UT Bank Holidays in 2026

The following are the public (bank) holidays for Chandigarh UT in 2026, declared under the explanation of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Holidays Date Day 
Republic Day January 26, 2026 Monday
HoliMarch 03, 2026 Tuesday 
HolaMarch 04,2026Wednesday
Eid Al Fitr / Ramjan-Eid March 21, 2026 Saturday
Ram NavamiMarch 26, 2026Thursday
Mahavir JayantiMarch 31,2026Tuesday
Banks’ Annual closing of Accounts (only for banks)April 1, 2026 Wednesday
Good Friday April 03, 2026 Friday 
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Jayanti/BaisakiApril 14,2026Tuesday
Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) May 28, 2026 Thursday
Independence Day /August 15, 2026 Saturday 
Raksha Bandhan August 28, 2026Friday
Sri Krishna JanmashtamiSeptember 04, 2026 Friday 
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 02, 2026 Friday 
DussheraOctober 20, 2026Tuesday
Maharishi Valmiki JayantiOctober 26, 2026 Monday 
Guru Nanak JayantiNovember 24, 2026 Monday 
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur JiDecember 14,2026Monday
Christmas Day December 25, 2026 Friday 
Jor Mela Fatehgarh SahibDecember 28,2026 Monday

All Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays are Bank Holidays under the explanation to section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. (This holiday rule is applicable to all commercial and co-operative banks operating in entire India). If any of the holidays for the festivals of Muslim fraternity notified above does not fall on the date notified, the holiday date may be altered by the concerned government or the community fraternity in government service may be granted special  holidays on the date observable.

Disclaimer: While due care and diligence have been exercised in compiling the list of holidays provided above, inadvertent errors, omissions, or discrepancies may occur. The publisher does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Readers are advised to verify the details with the official notifications or circulars issued by the respective state or union territory banks, or by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), before acting upon the content herein. Neither the author nor any person associated, directly or indirectly, with this website shall be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or claim arising out of or in connection with the use of the information presented above.

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