JK Holiday List 2026: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially released the list of holidays for the calendar year 2026. Via Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025, dated 12.12.2025, the General Administration Department (GAD) has notified the days to be observed as public holidays in all Government offices and educational institutions across the Union Territory.
Below, we provide the complete breakdown of holidays, including provincial and restricted holidays.
Key Highlights of the JK Holiday List 2026
For quick reference, here are the official details extracted from the government notification.
| Detail | Information |
| Order Number | 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025 |
| Date of Issue | December 12, 2025 |
| Authority | General Administration Department (GAD) |
| Applicability | All Govt Offices & Educational Institutions in UT of J&K |
Official Holiday List (Annexure-A)
These holidays will be observed throughout the Union Territory.
| S. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Birthday | 05.01.2026 | Monday |
| 2 | Shab-I-Miraj* | 17.01.2026 | Saturday |
| 3 | Republic Day | 26.01.2026 | Monday |
| 4 | Mahashivratri | 15.02.2026 | Sunday |
| 5 | Shab-I-Qadr* | 17.03.2026 | Tuesday |
| 6 | 1st Navratra | 19.03.2026 | Thursday |
| 7 | Jumat-ul-Vida* | 20.03.2026 | Friday |
| 8 | Nauroz* | 21.03.2026 | Saturday |
| 9 | Eid-ul-Fitr* | 21.03.2026 | Saturday |
| 10 | Ramanavami | 26.03.2026 | Thursday |
| 11 | Baisakhi | 14.04.2026 | Tuesday |
| 12 | Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | 14.04.2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Buddha Purnima | 01.05.2026 | Friday |
| 14 | Eid-ul-Azha* | 27.05.2026 & 28.05.2026 | Wednesday & Thursday |
| 15 | Ashoora* | 26.06.2026 | Friday |
| 16 | Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday | 05.07.2026 | Sunday |
| 17 | Independence Day | 15.08.2026 | Saturday |
| 18 | Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi* | 26.08.2026 | Wednesday |
| 19 | Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi* | 28.08.2026 | Friday |
| 20 | Janamashtami | 04.09.2026 | Friday |
| 21 | Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji | 23.09.2026 | Wednesday |
| 22 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | 02.10.2026 | Friday |
| 23 | Mahanavami | 20.10.2026 | Tuesday |
| 24 | Dussehra | 20.10.2026 | Tuesday |
| 25 | Accession Day | 26.10.2026 | Monday |
| 26 | Diwali | 08.11.2026 | Sunday |
| 27 | Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday | 24.11.2026 | Tuesday |
| 28 | Christmas Day | 25.12.2026 | Friday |
*Note: All Muslim holidays are subject to the appearance of the moon.
Provincial Holidays (Annexure-B)
These holidays are specific to either the Kashmir or Jammu province.
Kashmir Province:
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Friday following Shab-i-Miraj:* 23.01.2026 (Friday)
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Urs Shah-i-Hamdan Sahib:* 23.05.2026 (Saturday)
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Mela Khir Bhawani: 22.06.2026 (Monday)
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Urs Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Sahib:* 08.10.2026 (Thursday)
Jammu Province:
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Lohri: 13.01.2026 (Tuesday)
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Shri Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday: 01.02.2026 (Sunday)
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Holi: 04.03.2026 (Wednesday)
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Restricted Holidays
Employees can avail of restricted holidays for specific occasions like Parshuram Jayanti (19.04.2026), Martyr’s Day of Guru Arjun Dev Ji (16.06.2026), Kabir Jayanti (29.06.2026), and Raksha Bandhan(28.08.2026).
Conclusion
The 2026 calendar is now officially set. Government employees and students can plan their year ahead based on this schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Eid-ul-Fitr in 2026?
It is tentatively scheduled for March 21, 2026 (Saturday), subject to moon sighting.
2. Is Diwali a public holiday in J&K?
Yes, Diwali is a gazetted holiday on November 08, 2026 (Sunday).
3. When is Accession Day observed?
Accession Day will be observed on October 26, 2026 (Monday).
4. Are there separate holidays for Jammu and Kashmir divisions?
Yes, there are provincial holidays like Lohri for Jammu and Urs Shah-i-Hamdan Sahib for Kashmir.
5. Who issued this calendar?
The calendar was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) “By Order of the Lieutenant Governor.”