Punjab is a state in the Northern part of India. The state has a very rich cultural tradition, which dates back to several thousand years. Bhangra is a very popular dance of Punjab, which has been popularised throughout the world. Punjab has a very good and delectable cuisine. Among these include sarson ka saag and tandoori chicken and makki di roti.
Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar are the popular cities in Punjab. Baisakhi, Lohri and Teeyan are the popular festivals of the state. Punjab is very rich in agricultural produce. In fact, due to the high production of wheat it is often called the wheat granary of India. Chandigarh is capital and union territory and also the capital of the neighbouring state of Haryana.
Punjab also has a host of sporting personalities including the likes of Milkha Singh. It is believed that Kabbadi originated in Punjab. Field Hockey is a popular sport in Punjab and the state has produced many players that have won medals for the country.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Upcoming Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| March 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 21 | Saturday |
Idul Fitr
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| March 27 | Friday | |
| March 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 31 | Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti
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| April 03 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Tuesday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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| April 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 27 | Wednesday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| June 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 18 | Thursday |
Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji\'s Martyrdom Day
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| June 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 29 | Monday |
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
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| July 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Saturday |
Independence Day
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| August 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 04 | Friday |
Janmashtami
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| September 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 21 | Wednesday |
Vijaya Dashami
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| October 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 26 | Monday |
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
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| November 08 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 24 | Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 14 | Monday |
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji\'s Martyrdom Day
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| December 25 | Friday |
Christmas Day
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| December 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| Completed Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| January 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 23 | Friday |
Vasant Panchami
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| January 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Monday |
Republic Day
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| February 01 | Sunday |
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
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| February 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Sunday |
Maha Shivaratri
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| February 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 03 | Tuesday |
Holi
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