Holiday List for Jammu and Kashmir in 2026

Jammu and Kashmir’s holiday calendar reflects the region’s deep cultural diversity, shaped by Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Buddhist traditions. For HR professionals, this diversity makes holiday planning compliant and ensure payroll and workforce planning remain smooth across regions.

This guide covers Jammu and Kashmir’s holiday calendar for 2026 spanning official public holidays, bank holidays, local and restricted holidays, and payroll sensitive periods.

Let’s begin.

Official Public Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir 2026

The following holidays are observed throughout the Union Territory, as notified by the General Administration Department (GAD).

Note: * Holidays are subjected to moon appearances

HR Action Tip:

March and October are high-density holiday months in J&K. Lock payroll cut-off dates early and stagger leave approvals, especially for multi-location teams operating across Jammu and Kashmir divisions.

Bank Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir 2026

Banks in Jammu and Kashmir region observe the following holidays in 2026:

HR Action Tip:

Avoid scheduling salary disbursements or compliance payments on 1 April or during Eid-ul-Fitr and Bakrid, when consecutive bank holidays are likely.

Provincial and Local Holidays in 2026

Some of these holidays apply only to either Jammu or Kashmir province and not the entire state.

Provincial Holidays – Kashmir Province

Provincial Holidays – Jammu Province

Local/District-Specific Holidays

HR Action Tip:

For region-specific holidays, maintain location-based leave rules in your HRMS to avoid confusion in payroll and attendance tracking.

Restricted Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026

Restricted holidays allow employees to observe culturally significant days not declared as public holidays. These are typically optional and subject to organizational policy.

HR Action Tip:

Ask employees to declare restricted holidays at least one quarter in advance, especially in departments with shift or field-based roles.

Payroll-Sensitive Dates HR Professionals Should Watch Out