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Madhya Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026: Statutory, Public & Commercial Holidays

In Madhya Pradesh, public, commercial, and industrial workplace holidays are regulated under the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual and Sick Leave) Act, 2002, the Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1958, and notifications published by the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Madhya Pradesh under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Commercial establishments in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior must maintain annual holiday schedules compliant with state directives.

MP Statutory Requirement (8 Paid Holidays)

Under the Madhya Pradesh Act of 2002, every employee is entitled to at least 8 paid holidays per year, which must include:

  • 3 National Holidays (26 January, 15 August, 2 October)
  • 5 Festival Holidays agreed upon by the employer and employee representatives.

📅 Official Madhya Pradesh Statutory & Public Holiday Calendar 2026​

The following schedule consolidates official gazetted holidays, bank closures under the NI Act, and regional/restricted holidays across Madhya Pradesh:

DateDayHoliday / OccasionClassificationStatutory / Corporate Applicability
14-01-2026WednesdayMakar SankrantiGazetted / RegionalYes (High Regional Priority)
26-01-2026MondayRepublic DayNational HolidayMandatory Paid Off (Statutory)
18-02-2026WednesdayMaha ShivratriGazetted / NI ActOptional / Corporate Choice
03-03-2026TuesdayHoliGazetted / NI ActMandatory / Major State Priority
19-03-2026ThursdayGudi PadwaRestricted / Regional ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
20-03-2026FridayCheti ChandRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
21-03-2026SaturdayId-ul-FitrGazetted / NI ActMandatory / Gazetted Public Holiday
27-03-2026FridayRam NavamiGazetted / NI ActGazetted Public Holiday
31-03-2026TuesdayMahavir JayantiGazetted / NI ActGazetted Public Holiday / Optional
01-04-2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank AccountsNI Act (Section 25)Banks & Financial Accounts Only
03-04-2026FridayGood FridayGazetted / NI ActGazetted Public Holiday (Standard Corporate Off)
14-04-2026TuesdayDr. Ambedkar Jayanti - VaisakhiState & National GazettedMandatory State & National Holiday
20-04-2026MondayParshuram JayantiRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
01-05-2026FridayLabour Day / May Day / Buddha PurnimaGazetted / RegionalMandatory / Industrial Priority (Simpliance: 01-05; HR Deck: 02-05)
02-05-2026SaturdayBuddha Purnima (Extended Observance)Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Floating Holiday
27-05-2026WednesdayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Gazetted / NI ActMandatory / Gazetted Public Holiday
17-06-2026WednesdayMaharana Pratap Jayanti - Chhatrasal JayantiRestricted / State ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
25-06-2026 / 26-06-2026Thursday / FridayMuharramGazetted / NI ActMandatory / Gazetted Public Holiday (Simpliance: 26-06; HR Deck: 25-06)
29-06-2026MondaySant Kabir JayantiRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
15-08-2026SaturdayIndependence DayNational HolidayMandatory Paid Off (Statutory)
26-08-2026WednesdayMilad-un-NabiRestricted / State ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
28-08-2026FridayRaksha BandhanRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
04-09-2026FridayJanmashtamiGazetted / NI ActMandatory / High Regional Priority
14-09-2026MondayGanesh ChaturthiRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
02-10-2026FridayGandhi JayantiNational HolidayMandatory Paid Off (Statutory)
11-10-2026SundayMaharaja Agarsain JayantiRestricted ObservanceOptional / Sunday Overlap
20-10-2026TuesdayDussehra (Vijaya Dashami)Gazetted / NI ActMandatory / Gazetted Public Holiday
26-10-2026MondayMaharishi Valmiki JayantiRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
29-10-2026ThursdayKaraka Chaturthi (Karwa Chouth)Restricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
01-11-2026SundayMadhya Pradesh Foundation DayState Foundation DayMandatory State Mandate (Sunday Overlap)
08-11-2026SundayDiwaliGazetted / NI ActGazetted Public Holiday (Sunday Overlap)
09-11-2026MondayGovardhan Puja - Vishwakarma DayState Gazetted / RegionalOptional / Regional Priority
11-11-2026WednesdayBhai DujRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
15-11-2026SundayChhat PujaRestricted ObservanceOptional / Sunday Overlap
24-11-2026TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiGazetted / NI ActGazetted Public Holiday / Optional
14-12-2026MondaySri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Martyrdom DayRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
24-12-2026ThursdayChristmas EveRestricted ObservanceOptional / Floating Holiday
25-12-2026FridayChristmasGazetted / NI ActGazetted Public Holiday (Corporate Off)
26-12-2026 to 28-12-2026Saturday to MondayJor Mela Fatehgarh Sahib (Days 1 to 3)Restricted / CommemorativeOptional / Floating Holidays

📋 Employer Compliance Checklist for Madhya Pradesh​

  1. Submission of Statement of Holidays: Finalize the proposed list of festival holidays and notify the local Labour Inspector before 31st December.
  2. Display of Notice: Exhibit the approved holiday schedule on notice boards and through HR software prior to 1st January.
  3. Double Wages or Comp-Off: Provide double the ordinary daily rate (200%), or normal pay plus a paid substitute holiday within 30 days to employees who work on a declared holiday.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

1. Is Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day (November 1st) a public holiday?​

Yes. 1st November marks the foundation of the state of Madhya Pradesh and is an official state holiday widely observed across government and private institutions.

2. Can an establishment in Indore swap a National Holiday for a festival?​

No. National Holidays (26th January, 15th August, and 2nd October) cannot be substituted or removed under any circumstances.