Holiday Guide for Uttar Pradesh in 2026

Uttar Pradesh, one of India’s most populous and culturally diverse states, observes a wide range of holidays spanning national events, religious festivals, and birth anniversaries of eminent personalities.  

For HR professionals, tracking these state-notified holidays is essential to ensure accurate payroll processing, compliant leave management, and uninterrupted business operations. 

This guide covers official public, bank, and restricted (optional) holidays in 2026, along with payroll-sensitive dates. 

Let’s get started. 

Official Public Holidays in Uttar Pradesh 2026

The following holidays are declared as public holidays across Uttar Pradesh for the year 2026. These are treated as negotiable instrument holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. 

HR Action Tip:
March, October, and November include holiday clusters. Freeze payroll cut-off dates early to avoid last-minute escalations.

Bank Holidays in Uttar Pradesh 2026

Banks in Uttar Pradesh observe all the above public holidays. Additionally, banks are closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays. 

Optional / Restricted Holidays in Uttar Pradesh 2026 (Indicative)

Restricted holidays allow employees to observe festivals or occasions of personal or community significance. These are optional and subject to organisational policy. 

Note: The actual optional holiday list may vary by organization. 

HR Action Tip:

Clearly cap restricted holidays (for example, 2–3 per employee) and require advance selection to avoid staffing gaps.

Payroll-Sensitive Dates to Watch Out for HR Professionals

These holidays could impact payroll processing, bank operations, or compliance filing: