Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Holiday Calendar 2026: Statutory, Public & Commercial Holidays
In the merged Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, public, commercial, and industrial workplace holidays are regulated under the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act, 1973 (as adapted), the Factories Act, 1948, and annual notifications issued by the Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Enterprises across manufacturing corridors in Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli), industrial estates in Daman (Somnath, Dabhel, Kadaiya), and tourism hubs in Diu must observe national days, industrial holidays, and regional liberation milestones.
DNH & DD Statutory Quota
Under the applicable framework, commercial and industrial establishments must provide a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year, including the 3 National Holidays and regional festive closures.
📅 Official Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Statutory Holiday Calendar 2026
The following table reflects the comprehensive statutory, public, gazetted, and regional festival holiday schedule declared for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion | Classification | Mandatory for Private Sector? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-01-2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Gazette / Regional | Yes (Standard Corporate Off) |
| 03-01-2026 | Saturday | Hazrat Ali's Birthday | Gazette / Optional Holiday | Optional / Restricted Holiday |
| 14-01-2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu / Pongal | Gazette / Regional | Yes (Major Regional Priority) |
| 23-01-2026 | Friday | Basant Panchami / Sri Panchami | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 26-01-2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 01-02-2026 | Sunday | Guru Ravi Dass's Birthday | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Sunday Overlap |
| 12-02-2026 | Thursday | Birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 18-02-2026 | Wednesday | Maha Shivratri | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Corporate Choice |
| 19-02-2026 | Thursday | Shivaji Jayanti | State Gazetted / Regional | Optional / Corporate Choice |
| 03-03-2026 | Tuesday | Holika Dahan / Dolyatra / Holi (Second Day - Dhuleti) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Major State Priority) |
| 04-03-2026 | Wednesday | Holi | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Standard Off) |
| 19-03-2026 | Thursday | Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padawa / Ugadi / Cheti Chand | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 20-03-2026 | Friday | Jamat-Ul-Vida | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 21-03-2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 26-03-2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Industry Discretion |
| 31-03-2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Floating |
| 01-04-2026 | Wednesday | Annual Account Closing for Banks | NI Act (Sec 25) | Banks Only |
| 03-04-2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Corporate Off) |
| 05-04-2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Sunday Overlap |
| 14-04-2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaisakhi / Vishu / Tamil New Year's Day | State & National Gazette | Yes |
| 15-04-2026 | Wednesday | Vaisakhadi / Bahag Bihu | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 01-05-2026 | Friday | May Day & Buddha Purnima | State Mandatory / Gazetted | Yes (Statutory Mandate) |
| 09-05-2026 | Saturday | Birthday of Guru Rabindranath Tagore | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 27-05-2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes |
| 26-06-2026 | Friday | Muharram | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Floating |
| 16-07-2026 | Thursday | Rath Yatra | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 02-08-2026 | Sunday | Dadra & Nagar Haveli Liberation Day | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Sunday Overlap - Silvassa) |
| 15-08-2026 | Saturday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year (Nauroj) | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 26-08-2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) / Onam | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Floating |
| 28-08-2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 04-09-2026 | Friday | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (High Industrial Priority) |
| 14-09-2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Major Regional Priority) |
| 02-10-2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | National Holiday | Yes (Mandatory Paid Off) |
| 18-10-2026 | Sunday | Dussehra (Saptami) | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Sunday Overlap |
| 19-10-2026 | Monday | Dussehra (Mahashtami) | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 20-10-2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Major State Priority) |
| 26-10-2026 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 29-10-2026 | Thursday | Karaka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth) | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 08-11-2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Sunday Overlap) |
| 09-11-2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja | State Gazetted / Regional | Optional / Corporate Choice |
| 10-11-2026 | Tuesday | New Year Day (Vikram Samvat) | State Gazetted / Regional | Yes (Major Regional Festival) |
| 11-11-2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Duj | Gazette / Regional | Optional / Floating |
| 24-11-2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday & Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Gazette / NI Act | Optional / Corporate Choice |
| 19-12-2026 | Saturday | Daman and Diu Liberation Day | State Mandatory Holiday | Yes (Major UT Mandate) |
| 24-12-2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Gazette / Restricted Holiday | Optional / Floating |
| 25-12-2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Gazette / NI Act | Yes (Corporate Off) |
📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for DNH & DD
- Annual Notice of Holidays: Exhibit the approved holiday schedule on workplace notice boards by 1st January.
- Weekly Day of Rest: Provide one full day of weekly rest to all workers under the applicable Shops & Commercial Establishments regulations.
- Double Wages or Comp-Off: Provide double wages (200%), or normal pay plus a paid compensatory off within 30 days to employees who work on an approved holiday.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When are Liberation Days celebrated in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
- 2nd August marks the liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli from Portuguese rule in 1954.
- 19th December marks the liberation of Daman and Diu alongside Goa under Operation Vijay in 1961. Both are official public holidays in their respective administrative divisions.
2. Is Vikram Samvat New Year an official holiday in Daman and Diu?
Yes. Given strong cultural and economic ties with neighboring Gujarat, Vikram Samvat New Year (Bestu Varas) on 10th November 2026 is observed as a major regional public holiday.