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Official MP Govt & Bank Schedule 2026

Madhya Pradesh Holiday Calendar 2026

Complete official schedule of Madhya Pradesh government gazetted holidays, School education department vacations, bank holidays (N.I. Act), and long weekends planner for 2026.

🔴 Live Bank Status in Madhya PradeshRBI Official Rules

Banking Operations

Branch Open Today

Normal Working Hours (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Next Major Holiday

26 Jan 2026 – Republic Day

2nd & 4th Saturday Rules Apply

Month:

September 2026

2 Holidays scheduled

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
🗓️Janmashtami
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
🐘Ganesh Chaturthi
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Confirmed Holidays in September 2026

04Fri

Janmashtami

Gazetted
🗓️
14Mon

Ganesh Chaturthi

Gazetted
🐘

Official Madhya Pradesh Government Gazetted & Public Holidays 2026

The complete date-wise gazetted holiday list declared by the General Administration Department of Madhya Pradesh:

Madhya Pradesh Gazetted Holidays 2026 List
Date & MonthHoliday / Festival NameDay of WeekCategory
26 Jan 2026Republic DayMondayNational Holiday
03 Mar 2026HoliTuesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
19 Mar 2026Gudi PadwaThursdayMP Gazetted Holiday
20 Mar 2026Cheti ChandFridayMP Gazetted Holiday
21 Mar 2026Eid-ul-FitrSaturdayMP Gazetted Holiday
27 Mar 2026Ram NavamiFridayMP Gazetted Holiday
31 Mar 2026Mahavir JayantiTuesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
03 Apr 2026Good FridayFridayMP Gazetted Holiday
14 Apr 2026Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti / VaisakhiTuesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
20 Apr 2026Parshuram JayantiMondayMP Gazetted Holiday
01 May 2026Buddha PurnimaFridayMP Gazetted Holiday
27 May 2026Bakrid / Eid al-AdhaWednesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
17 Jun 2026Maharana Pratap Jayanti / Chhatrasal JayantiWednesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
26 Jun 2026MuharramFridayMP Gazetted Holiday
15 Aug 2026Independence DaySaturdayNational Holiday
26 Aug 2026Milad-un-NabiWednesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
28 Aug 2026Raksha BandhanFridayMP Gazetted Holiday
04 Sep 2026JanmashtamiFridayMP Gazetted Holiday
14 Sep 2026Ganesh ChaturthiMondayMP Gazetted Holiday
02 Oct 2026Gandhi JayantiFridayNational Holiday
20 Oct 2026Dussehra (Vijayadashami)TuesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
26 Oct 2026Maharishi Valmiki JayantiMondayMP Gazetted Holiday
09 Nov 2026Govardhan PujaMondayMP Gazetted Holiday
24 Nov 2026Guru Nanak JayantiTuesdayMP Gazetted Holiday
25 Dec 2026ChristmasFridayMP Gazetted Holiday

Madhya Pradesh School Holiday List 2026 (School Education Dept & MPBSE)

Official academic vacation schedule for government and private schools across Madhya Pradesh:

Madhya Pradesh School Holidays 2026 List
Vacation / Term BreakDuration & DatesTotal DaysApplicability
Summer Vacation (ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश)May 1 – Jun 15, 202646 DaysMP School Education Department (All Schools)
Dussehra Vacation (दशहरा अवकाश)Oct 19 – Oct 21, 20263 DaysState-wide School Closure
Diwali Vacation (दीपावली अवकाश)Nov 6 – Nov 11, 20266 DaysDhanteras to Bhai Dooj
Winter Break (शीतकालीन अवकाश)Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 4, 20275 DaysPrimary & Secondary Schools

Madhya Pradesh Long Weekends 2026: 3 to 5-Day Vacation Planner

Smart leave planner! Club MP state holidays with weekends for tours across the heart of Incredible India:

Madhya Pradesh Long Weekends 2026
Long Weekend OccasionDate RangeBreak LengthRecommended Travel Destination
Republic Day Extended WeekendJan 24 (Sat) – Jan 26 (Mon)3 DaysMahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga & Omkareshwar, Ujjain
Holi & Rang Panchami BreakFeb 28 (Sat) – Mar 3 (Tue)4 Days (Take 1 Leave)Khajuraho Dance Festival & Temple Tour
Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand & RamzanMar 19 (Thu) – Mar 22 (Sun)4 Days (Take 1 Leave)Bhedaghat Marble Rocks & Dhuandhar Falls, Jabalpur
Good Friday BreakApr 3 (Fri) – Apr 5 (Sun)3 DaysPachmarhi Hill Station (Queen of Satpura)
Ambedkar Jayanti & VaisakhiApr 11 (Sat) – Apr 14 (Tue)4 Days (Take 1 Leave)Bandhavgarh National Park Tiger Safari
Gandhi Jayanti WeekendOct 2 (Fri) – Oct 4 (Sun)3 DaysGwalior Fort & Jai Vilas Palace
Govardhan Puja & Diwali BreakNov 7 (Sat) – Nov 10 (Tue)4 DaysKanha National Park & Pench Jungle Safari

Madhya Pradesh Holiday Authority Guide 2026: Rules, Heritage & Wildlife

Planning personal travel and corporate operations in Madhya Pradesh requires understanding statutory holiday policies governed by the General Administration Department (GAD) under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This official schedule applies to Vallabh Bhawan (Mantralaya) in Bhopal, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur/Indore/Gwalior, commercial banks, industrial zones in Pithampur and Mandideep, and schools across all 55 districts.

✈️ Holiday Travel: Best Getaways Across Madhya Pradesh

Make the most of 2026 long weekends exploring MP's spiritual Jyotirlingas, UNESCO heritage monuments, and tiger sanctuaries:

Spiritual & UNESCO Heritage (Ujjain, Khajuraho, Sanchi)

Darshan at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga & Omkareshwar, Khajuraho UNESCO temple architecture, Sanchi Stupa, and Gwalior Fort.

Tiger Reserves & Nature (Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pachmarhi)

Royal Bengal Tiger safaris in Kanha & Bandhavgarh, serene waterfall trails in Pachmarhi (Queen of Satpura), and Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat.

MP Gazetted Holidays

Mandatory closures for Vallabh Bhawan Secretariat in Bhopal, High Court, and district collectorates across all 55 districts.

Bank Holidays (N.I. Act)

Applicable to all commercial, Madhyanchal Gramin, and cooperative banks. Mobile banking & ATMs operate 24/7.

MP School Vacations

46-day summer vacation from May 1 to June 15, and 6-day Diwali break standardized by MP School Education Department.

Section 1: Mandatory Bank Holiday Guidelines

Banking operations across Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur strictly follow RBI mandates. Branches observe complete closure on all Sundays and 2nd/4th Saturdays.

Digital transactions (UPI, IMPS, RTGS, Netbanking) remain fully functional during all declared bank holidays.

🎯 Pro Planner "Rule of Bridge Leave"

"How to turn a 1-day holiday into a 4-5 day vacation in Madhya Pradesh?"

Step 1: Identify a holiday on Thursday (e.g., Gudi Padwa Mar 19) or Tuesday.

Step 2: Apply for 1 Bridge Leave on Friday (Mar 20) or preceding Monday.

Step 3: Combine this with the adjacent weekend.

Result: 4 full days off for Pachmarhi or Ujjain trip with only 1 CL used!

Note for Industrial Units (Pithampur & Mandideep)

Under the Madhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, automobile and manufacturing units in Pithampur/Mandideep provide mandatory paid leaves for 3 National Holidays and declared festival leaves as per employee agreements.

Major Districts & Cities Following This Schedule:

This holiday calendar is officially applicable across all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including:

BhopalIndoreGwaliorJabalpurUjjainSagarDewasSatnaRatlamRewaKatniSingrauliKhajurahoPachmarhi

Frequently Asked Questions: Madhya Pradesh Holidays 2026

The General Administration Department (GAD) of Madhya Pradesh declares around 25 Gazetted/Public holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, covering national celebrations and state festivals like Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Maharana Pratap/Chhatrasal Jayanti, and Govardhan Puja.

The MP School Education Department schedules Summer Vacation for students from May 1 to June 15 (46 days), Dussehra break for 3 days, Diwali break from Nov 6 to Nov 11 (6 days), and Winter vacation from Dec 31 to Jan 4.

Yes, under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, all commercial and cooperative banks in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and across MP remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and all Sundays. UPI, IMPS, and ATMs function 24/7.

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