Haryana Holiday Guide for 2026

Planning for holidays in Haryana can feel like navigating a maze, especially for HR professionals juggling compliance, payroll, and employee expectations. This guide is your one-stop resource for all public, bank, and optional holidays in Haryana for 2025—plus tips, FAQs, and a payroll-sensitive calendar to keep your operations smooth and compliant. 

Let’s get started. 

What are the Official Public Holidays in Haryana in 2026?

Public holidays in Haryana are observed by government offices, schools, and most private organizations. These days are essential for HR to track, ensuring compliance and happy employees. 

The table above is Schedule-I of the notification. Restricted (optional) holidays and Negotiable Instruments Act bank holidays are separate lists and appear in their own sections below — a date can sit in more than one of them.

HR Action Tip: 

Share the annual holiday calendar with employees at the start of the year to help them plan their leaves and avoid last-minute absences. 

What are the Bank Holidays in Haryana in 2026?

Bank holidays in Haryana include all public holidays, Sundays, and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. These days are crucial for payroll processing and financial transactions. 

HR Action Tip: 

Always process payroll and vendor payments a day or two before a major bank holiday to avoid delays. 

What are the Optional (Restricted) Holidays in Haryana in 2026?

Optional holidays (also called restricted holidays) give employees flexibility to observe festivals and occasions of personal significance. Haryana government employees may choose any three of the following: 

HR Action Tip: 

Use your HRMS to track which employees have availed optional holidays to prevent scheduling conflicts. 

Payroll-Sensitive Dates to Watch Out for HR Professionals

Some holidays can disrupt payroll cycles, statutory filings, and banking operations. Mark these dates to avoid compliance headaches and employee dissatisfaction. 

 HR Action Tip: 

Set automated reminders for payroll cut-offs and statutory filings around these dates to ensure compliance. 

Source: Haryana Government, Human Resources Department Notification No. 28/67/2008-1HR-I dated 16 December 2025 (Schedule-I gazetted, Schedule-II restricted and Schedule-III Negotiable Instruments Act holidays for 2026) — csharyana.gov.in. Verified 10 September 2026.