November 2026 holiday list: Check full list of Diwali, Bhai dooj, Govardhan, Guru Nanak Jayanti and other dates and festivals

India's November 2026 holiday calendar includes Diwali (Deepavali) on November 8 and Guru Nanak's birthday on November 24, with several other religious and cultural observances falling throughout the month. The dates include Naraka Chaturdashi, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Duj, Chhath Puja and Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day, although the applicable holidays will depend on the calendar followed by individual states, government offices and institutions.

According to the Government of India's 2026 holiday lists, Diwali falls on a Sunday, while Guru Nanak's birthday will be observed on a Tuesday. The November schedule also includes restricted holidays, which are optional rather than compulsory days off for all employees.

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November 2026 holidays in India: Full list of dates

The major festival and observance dates listed for November 2026 are as follows:

• November 8, Sunday: Naraka Chaturdashi and Diwali (Deepavali)
• November 9, Monday: Govardhan Puja
• November 11, Wednesday: Bhai Duj
• November 15, Sunday: Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja)
• November 24, Tuesday: Guru Nanak's birthday and Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day, as listed in the Central Government offices' holiday calendar for Kerala. Press Information Bureau+1

Diwali 2026 holiday: When is Deepavali in November?

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, will be celebrated on November 8, 2026, which falls on a Sunday. Naraka Chaturdashi is also listed on the same date. Govardhan Puja will follow on November 9, while Bhai Duj is scheduled for November 11.

These observances form part of the main festive period in November. However, the holidays granted for the occasions may differ across states and workplaces depending on their respective holiday notifications.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026: Holiday on November 24

Guru Nanak's birthday, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab, falls on November 24, a Tuesday. It is included in the Government of India's all-India holiday calendar published by India Post.

The Central Government offices' holiday list for Kerala also places Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day on November 24. However, regional calendars may differ: the Central Government offices' restricted-holiday list for Karnataka, for instance, lists the observance on November 15. Employees should therefore check the applicable state or departmental notification before making holiday plans.

Chhath Puja 2026: Holiday on November 15

Chhath Puja, also listed as Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi, will fall on November 15, a Sunday. The festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and is observed with particular significance in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of other states.

Other November observances include Govardhan Puja on November 9 and Bhai Duj on November 11. These are included in the restricted-holiday schedule rather than being compulsory holidays across all government offices.

What employees and students should know: The dates above are not a guarantee of nationwide closures. State governments, schools, banks and private organisations issue their own holiday schedules. People should check the relevant local notification before assuming that offices or educational institutions will remain closed.