Chhattisgarh Holiday Authority Guide 2026: Rules, Acts & Travel Insights
Planning work schedules and vacations in Chhattisgarh for 2026 involves knowing the statutory leave rules governed by the General Administration Department (GAD) under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This calendar is applicable to secretariats, district courts, commercial banks, industrial corporations, and schools across all 33 districts.
✈️ Holiday Travel: Best Getaways Across Chhattisgarh
Make the most of 2026 long weekends exploring Chhattisgarh's pristine nature, tribal heritage, and ancient temples:
Bastar Tribal Heart & Waterfalls
Visit the Niagra of India (Chitrakote Falls), Tirathgarh Waterfalls, and the 75-day Bastar Dussehra celebration in Jagdalpur during the post-monsoon and winter months.
Hill Stations & Heritage (Mainpat & Sirpur)
Explore Mainpat (the Tibetan settlement and Shimla of Chhattisgarh), Sirpur Buddhist heritage monuments, and the wildlife of Barnawapara Sanctuary.
Gazetted Holidays
Mandatory closures for Mahanadi Bhawan Secretariat, High Court of Bilaspur, and district collectorates.
Bank Holidays (N.I. Act)
Applicable to all commercial, cooperative, and Gramin banks in CG. Digital banking & ATMs remain active 24/7.
School Vacations
46-day summer vacation from May 1 to June 15, alongside dedicated Dussehra, Diwali, and Winter breaks.
Section 1: Mandatory Bank Holiday Guidelines
Banking operations across Raipur, Bilaspur, and Durg-Bhilai strictly follow RBI guidelines. In addition to N.I. Act holidays, banks remain closed on all Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays.
Mobile banking (UPI, IMPS, RTGS) remains operational round-the-clock during all declared bank holidays.
🎯 Pro Planner "Rule of Bridge Leave"
"How to turn a 1-day holiday into a 4-5 day getaway in CG?"
Step 1: Identify a holiday on a Tuesday (Holi / Ram Navami) or Thursday.
Step 2: Apply for 1 Bridge Leave on adjacent Monday or Friday.
Step 3: Club this with adjacent Saturday & Sunday.
Result: 4 continuous days off to travel across Bastar or Mainpat!
Note for HR Managers & Industrial Units
Under the Chhattisgarh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, industrial plants (Bhilai Steel Plant, SECL, NTPC) and corporate offices observe paid leaves on all 3 National Holidays and declared festival leaves as per certified standing orders.
Major Districts & Cities Following This Schedule:
This holiday schedule is officially implemented across all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh: