As Chhattisgarh enters the vibrant festival season of 2026, staying updated on the bank holiday schedule for the second half of the year is essential for seamless personal and business banking. From the agricultural roots of the Bastar region to the urban hubs of Raipur, banking operations pause for a unique mix of national and state-specific observances.
The latter part of 2026 features several key dates, starting with the traditional Hareli (Aug 12) and Pola (Sep 10) festivals. While Independence Day (Aug 15) falls on a Saturday, the final quarter is dominated by Dussehra (Oct 20) and the state's revered Guru Ghasidas Jayanti (Dec 18). Notably, because Diwali (Nov 8) and Chhath Puja (Nov 15) fall on Sundays in 2026, many banks will observe additional holidays on the following Mondays for Govardhan Puja and Paran.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- Long Weekend Alert: Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) falls on a Friday, providing a 3-day window for early October planning.
- State Exclusives: Banks in Chhattisgarh observe specific holidays like Guru Ghasidas Jayanti and state foundation-related events not found in other state calendars.
- Digital Reliability: ATMs and mobile banking platforms (UPI/IMPS) remain active 24/7, even during the state's extended festival breaks.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Chhattisgarh:
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List of Bank Holidays in Chhattisgarh for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Chhattisgarh for 2026, with dates and weekdays so you can check at a glance.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 03 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Idul Fitr |
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Ram Navami |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 09 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 29 June 2026 | Monday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22 August 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Eid e Milad |
| 28 August 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan |
| 04 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 13 September 2026 | Sunday | Hartalika Teej |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 02 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 18 December 2026 | Friday | Guru Ghasidas Jayanti |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions: Chhattisgarh Bank Holidays 2026
Yes. Hareli, considered the first festival of the state, is a regional bank holiday in Chhattisgarh and will be observed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
In 2026, banks in Chhattisgarh are scheduled to be closed for Maha Navami/Vijaya Dashami on Tuesday, October 20. Depending on local notifications, some branches may also observe closures on Oct 19 (Maha Ashtami).
Since the main Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) falls on Sunday, Nov 15, banks will officially observe the holiday for Chhath Parv (Suryodaya Arghya) on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026, is a mandatory bank holiday in Chhattisgarh to honor Guru Ghasidas Jayanti, creating a 3-day long weekend when combined with the following Saturday and Sunday.
While November 1 is celebrated as Chhattisgarh Foundation Day, in 2026 it falls on a Sunday. Standard banking operations are already closed, and no separate weekday holiday is typically granted for this event.