Every year, the Punjab Government declares a list of government and bank holidays when public companies, banks, schools, and most private firms remain closed. Thus, if you are a resident of this state or reside here for study or work-related purposes, taking note of these holidays is a must.  

It will enable you to plan vacations and other personal appointments accordingly, ensuring that you can make the best out of them.

Keep reading to learn the list of government and bank holidays in Punjab in 2026.

Festivals are an intricate part of Punjabi culture, where people celebrate land, nature, the arrival of seasons like spring and monsoon, womanhood, familial relationships, and more. They are characterised as loud, lively, and filled with enthusiasm.

1. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (20th January): This festival commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary.   

2. Guru Ravidas Jayanti (1st February): This day celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, the famous Bhakti movement saint.  

3. Ram Navami (27th March): This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, Lord Vishnu's seventh avatar.

4. Mahavir Jayanti (31st March): This day celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of the Jains.

5. Vaisakhi (14th April): Vaisakhi is a festival that celebrates 1699, the year in which the Khalsa was established.

6. Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti (19th April): This festival commemorates the birth of Maharishi Parshuram, Lord Vishnu's sixth avatar.

7. Eid al-Fitr (21st March): Eid-al-Fitar marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

8. Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti (29th June): This day celebrates the birth of Sant Kabir.

9. Janmashtami (4th September): Janmashtami is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.

10. Navratri (11th October to 21st October): Navratri is a 9-day festival celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura.

11. Vijaya Dashami (21st October): Vijaya Dashami is the 10th day of Navratri, and it celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.

12. Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (26th October): Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti commemorates the birth of Valmiki, the famous sage who wrote the Ramayana.

13. Diwali (8th November): Diwali is a festival celebrating Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.  

14. Guru Nanak Jayanti (24th November): This festival celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
     

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Now that you know all the government and bank holidays in Punjab in 2026, you can plan your work and vacations accordingly. Moreover, avoid making any professional appointments on these dates as they can easily be cancelled or postponed at the last minute.