Staying updated on the bank holiday schedule for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (DNH & DD) is essential for residents and businesses in this unified Union Territory. The 2026 calendar is a mix of national observances and highly specific regional milestones that commemorate the territory's journey toward integration.
The latter half of 2026 features unique state-specific closures, most notably Liberation Day of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Aug 2) and Daman and Diu Liberation Day (Dec 19). As we move into the festive months, key dates include Janmashtami (Sept 4) and Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2). With several holidays falling on Fridays, banking customers can expect multiple 3-day long weekends. Notably, the year concludes with a major pause as Christmas Day (Dec 25) is immediately followed by a 4th Saturday.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- Long Weekend Alert: Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) and Christmas Day (Dec 25) fall on Fridays, creating seamless 3-day windows for banking downtime.
- Liberation Days: August 2 (DNH) and December 19 (DD) are pivotal regional holidays. In 2026, Aug 2 falls on a Sunday, while Dec 19 falls on a Saturday.
- Digital Continuity: While physical branches follow the 2nd/4th Saturday rule, UPI, mobile banking, and ATMs across Silvassa, Daman, and Diu remain active 24/7.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:
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List of Bank Holidays in Dadra and nagar haveli and daman and diu for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 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 |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Ugadi |
| 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 |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 09 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 08 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 16 August 2026 | Sunday | Parsi New Year |
| 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 |
| 15 September 2026 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 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 |
| 09 November 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja |
| 14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Bank Holidays 2026
August 2 is the Liberation Day of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. In 2026, this falls on a Sunday, so banks will follow their standard weekly closure without an additional weekday off.
Shri Krishna Janmashtami will be observed as a bank holiday across the UT on Friday, September 4, 2026, resulting in a 3-day long weekend.
Yes. Daman and Diu Liberation Day is observed on December 19. In 2026, this falls on a Saturday. Check with local branches for specific gazetted notifications as it may overlap with standard Saturday rules.
Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. While banks are closed on Sunday, a holiday is typically observed for Govardhan Puja on Monday, November 9.
No. Since December 26, 2026 is the 4th Saturday of the month, all bank branches will remain closed following the Christmas Day (Friday) holiday.