| Month | Weekdays | Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| February | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| March | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| April | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| May | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| July | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| August | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| September | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| October | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| December | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 260 | 5 | 255 |
Official source: Department of Personnel and Training: holiday lists (O.M. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA)
Weekend rule: Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are not moved.
Note: Holidays for Central Government offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Offices in each state add three optional holidays, and state governments set their own lists. Dates of moon-based festivals can change.
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)
Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.