Madhya Pradesh Holidays in 2026

This page highlights the list of holidays in Madhya Pradesh for the year 2026. Since India is a fervent and a diverse society, it celebrates different kinds of festivals and holidays throughout the year.

This can be perplexing at times, as the holidays differ from one state to the other and they are unstructured. However, the common categories include bank holidays, national holidays, public holidays, and regional holidays.

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Madhya Pradesh Public Holidays 2026 

Below is the list of public holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2026: 

Date  

Day  

Holiday  

26 January 2026 

Monday  

Republic Day 

1 February 2026 

Sunday  

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 

15 February 2026 

Sunday  

Maha Shivaratri 

3 March 2026 

Tuesday  

Holi  

21 March 2026 

Saturday  

Idul Fitr 

27 March 2026 

Friday  

Ram Navami 

31 March 2026 

Tuesday  

Mahavir Jayanti 

3 April 2026 

Friday  

Good Friday 

14 April 2026 

Tuesday  

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 

19 April 2026 

Sunday  

Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti 

1 May 2026 

Friday  

Buddha Purnima 

27 May 2026 

Wednesday  

Bakrid  

26 June 2026 

Friday  

Muharram  

15 August 2026 

Saturday  

Independence Day 

25 August 2026 

Tuesday  

Eid e Milad 

28 August 2026 

Friday  

Raksha Bandhan 

4 September 2026 

Friday  

Janmashtami  

2 October 2026 

Friday  

Gandhi Jayanti 

21 October 2026 

Wednesday  

Vijaya Dashami 

26 October 2026 

Monday  

Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti 

8 November 2026 

Sunday  

Diwali  

24 November 2026 

Tuesday  

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

25 December 2026 

Friday  

Christmas Day 

Throughout the year, holidays provide a respite from the demanding life at work. One can maximise the benefit by scheduling holidays and vacation time in advance. Relaxed preparation is essential for a trip.

Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh in 2026

Apart from national and regional holidays in Madhya Pradesh, there are bank holidays observed in Madhya Pradesh. During these bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh, bank officials and staffs are off from work. As per an understanding between the Indian Banks' Association and All India Bank Employees' Association, all public sector banks in Madhya Pradesh and other states of India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Below is the list of bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh 2026:

Date  

Day  

Holiday  

10 January 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

24 January 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

26 January 2026 

Monday  

Republic Day 

14 February 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

15 February 2026 

Sunday  

Maha Shivaratri 

28 February 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

4 March 2026 

Wednesday  

Holi  

14 March 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

21 March 2026 

Saturday  

Id-ul-Fitr 

28 March 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

31 March 2026 

Tuesday  

Mahavir Jayanti 

1 April 2026 

Wednesday  

Annual Closing of Bank Accounts 

3 April 2026 

Friday  

Good Friday 

11 April 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

25 April 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

1 May 2026 

Friday  

Buddha Purnima 

9 May 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

23 May 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

27 May 2026 

Wednesday  

Bakrid  

13 June 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

26 June 2026 

Friday  

Muharram  

27 June 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

11 July 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

25 July 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

8 August 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

15 August 2026 

Saturday  

Independence Day 

22 August 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

25 August 2026 

Tuesday  

Eid-e-Milad 

4 September 2026 

Friday  

Janmashtami  

12 September 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

26 September 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

2 October 2026 

Friday  

Gandhi Jayanti 

10 October 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

20 October 2026 

Tuesday  

Dussehra  

24 October 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

8 November 2026 

Sunday  

Diwali  

14 November 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

24 November 2026 

Tuesday  

Guru Nanak Jayanti 

28 November 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

12 December 2026 

Saturday  

2nd Saturday Bank Holiday 

25 December 2026 

Friday  

Christmas Day 

26 December 2026 

Saturday  

4th Saturday Bank Holiday 

Note: All banks remain closed during bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh, but ATMs will be open.  

The Madhya Pradesh holiday schedule for 2026 provides information on holidays that you can use to arrange your vacation time and business meetings. The Madhya Pradesh holidays list for 2026 may be of assistance to you in organising your trip schedule. With the help of this list of Madhya Pradesh holidays in 2026, vacation time can be efficiently scheduled in conjunction with the state's holidays.

The word "Madhya" signifies "central" in Hindi and since Madhya Pradesh is located in the central part of India, it is named as "Madhya Pradesh." With more than 75 million population, it is reported as the fifth biggest state in India. Covered with an area of 3,08,252 sq.km., the state is enriched with mineral resources. In fact, Madhya Pradesh (The Heart of India) features some of the biggest reserves of copper and diamond in India. It is not only known for its historical importance but also one of the fastest developing states.

List of Bank Holidays in Madhya Pradesh - 2026

A bank holiday is a business day, during which all the commercial banks, savings institutions, and other loan organization are closed to serve the public. Such holiday is more relevant to physical locations. Therefore, the online services will be still operative. But bank holidays differ from one country to the other, as they are defined by their own rules.

Talking about the bank holidays in Madhya Pradesh in specific, here is the list to make a note of:

Bank holidays are much different from stock market holidays, as they do not incorporate early closures. In addition, bank holidays rarely occur on two consecutive working days, as it can cause a big interruption in daily financial transactions and other important flows.

In spite of holidays, most banks allow online access to their customers. These usually include fund transfers, bill payments, deposits, and withdrawals.

Holidays during the year offers a break from our hectic work life. By planning holidays ahead along with leaves, one can take maximum advantage. Stress-free planning is important for a vacation.

FAQs on Madhya Pradesh Holidays

  • When is Vijaya Dashami celebrated in 2026?

    Vijaya Dashami falls on 2 October in the year 2026, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.  

  • When is Diwali in the year 2026?

    Diwali falls on 21 October in the year 20256which is a Tuesday.  

  • Is Chhath Puja a holiday in Madhya Pradesh in the year 2026?

    Yes, Madhya Pradesh government has declared two-day holiday for Chhat Puja which is being celebrated on 27 and 28 October 2026. The holidays fall on Monday and Tuesday making it a perfect long weekend to visit family and celebrate the festival.  

  • Are there any holidays in April in the year 2026?

    Yes, Ram Navami which falls on 6 April, Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti which falls on 14 April, and Good Friday which is on 18 April are declared holidays in the month of April in 2026.  

  • Are there any holidays in December?

    Yes, 25 December is a holiday for Christmas in the year 2026. December has only one holiday.  

  • When is Holi in the year 2026?

    Holi falls on 14 March in the year 2026, which is a Friday. 

  • Are there any long weekends in the year 2026?

    Yes, notable long weekends in the year 2026 are Holi in March which is on Friday, Ramzan in March which falls on Monday, Good Friday in April which falls on Friday, Independence Day in August which falls on Friday, Dasara in October which falls on Thursday, and Diwali which falls on Tuesday.

  • When is Raksha Bandhan in the year 2026?

    Raksha Bhandan is falling on August 9 in the year 2026, which is on Saturday.  

  • When is Maha Shivratri in the year 2026?

    Maha Shivratri falls on 26 February in the year 2026, which is a Wednesday.  

  • Are there any holidays in August in the year 2026?

    Yes, Independence Day which falls on 15 August and Janmashtami which falls on 16 August are declared holidays in the month of August in 2026.  

News about Madhya Pradesh Holidays

Madhya Pradesh to Observe Two Public Holidays in February 2025

Employees in Madhya Pradesh will get two public holidays in February 2025, both on Wednesdays. As per the official government calendar, 12 February 2025 will be observed for Sant Ravidas Jayanti, while 26 February 2025 will be a holiday for Maha Shivratri. On these days, schools, colleges, banks, and government offices will remain closed. Additionally, the state government has announced 68 optional holidays for the year, allowing government employees to avail up to three days of leave from this list. 

11 February 2025
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