Staying updated on the Uttarakhand bank holiday schedule for 2026 is essential for residents, pilgrims, and the thriving tourism sector. Uttarakhand's banking calendar is deeply intertwined with the "Pahari" culture, observing unique environmental festivals like Harela and local harvest traditions.
The latter part of the year features several clusters of holidays. Key upcoming dates include Harela (July 16), marking the onset of the monsoon, and Janmashtami (Sept 4). The festive spirit peaks in the final quarter with Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2), Dussehra (Oct 20), and the "Dev Deepawali" of the hills, Igas-Bagwal (Nov 19/20). Notably, with several holidays falling on Fridays, banking customers can look forward to multiple 3-day long weekends.
Key Banking Observations for 2026:
- Long Weekend Alert: Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) and Christmas Day (Dec 25) both fall on Fridays, providing 3-day windows for administrative planning.
- The Igas Factor: Banks in the Garhwal region specifically observe Igas-Bagwal, a folk festival celebrated 11 days after Diwali.
- Digital Continuity: While physical branches in Dehradun and Haridwar follow the 2nd and 4th Saturday rules, UPI and ATM services remain functional 24/7.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand:
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List of Bank Holidays in Uttarakhand for 2026:
Here is the complete list of bank holidays in Uttarakhand 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 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: Uttarakhand Bank Holidays 2026
Yes. Harela, the festival of greenery and prosperity, is a gazetted holiday in Uttarakhand. In 2026, it will be observed on Thursday, July 16.
Igas-Bagwal (Dev Diwali) is typically celebrated 11 days after Diwali. In 2026, banks are expected to be closed on Thursday, November 19 or Friday, November 20, depending on the final state notification.
Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. While banks follow the Sunday closure, additional holidays for Govardhan Puja (Nov 9) and Bhaiya Dooj (Nov 11) are usually observed.
Yes. Guru Nanak Jayanti, which also coincides with the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in the state calendar, is a bank holiday on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Yes! Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Friday. Since the following day, Dec 26, is the 4th Saturday, banks will be closed for three consecutive days (Friday to Sunday).