Central Govt. Holiday List 2026

The Government of India has released the official holiday list for Central Government offices in 2026 (DoPT O.M. dated 3rd July 2025).

🔹 Delhi / New Delhi Offices – Will follow the gazetted holidays listed in Annexure-I, plus employees can choose any 2 days from the restricted holiday list (Annexure-II).

🔹 Offices Outside Delhi – Must observe 14 compulsory holidays + 3 optional holidays, chosen by the Central Govt. Employees Welfare Coordination Committees in each state capital.

🔹 Key Points

• No substitute holiday if a festival falls on a Sunday.

• Islamic festivals (Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, Id-e-Milad) will depend on the sighting of the moon.

• Diwali 2026 falls on a Sunday; some states may shift it to Naraka Chaturdasi if declared locally.

• Separate rules apply for UTs, Indian Missions abroad, Banks, and industrial establishments.

This circular standardizes holidays across Central Govt. offices, with limited flexibility for local needs and personal choice.