Gujarat Govt Calendar August 2026

There are 11 government holiday occasions in Gujarat in August 2026. These are celebrated across 8 unique dates, as some holidays fall on the same calendar day.

The government holidays in Gujarat during August 2026 are: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), Gatha Gahamber (Gatha-III) (Parsi Shahenshahi) (12 August), Shahadat-e-Imam Hasan (12 August), Parsi New Year Day Eve (Gatha-V) (Parsi Shahenshahi) (14 August), Independence Day (15 August), Parsi New Year Day - Pateti (Parsi Shahenshahi) (15 August), Khordad Sal (Parsi Shahenshahi) (20 August), Onam (26 August), Eid-e-Meeladunnabi (Prophet Mohammad's Birthday) (Bara Vafat) (26 August), Raksha Bandhan (28 August), Id-e-Maulud (31 August).

There are an estimated 15 working days in Gujarat in August 2026. This calculation is based on a standard 5-day work week, excluding 5 Saturdays, 5 Sundays, and 6 weekday government holidays.

In August 2026, the following Gujarat holidays fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August, Sunday), Independence Day (15 August, Saturday), Parsi New Year Day - Pateti (Parsi Shahenshahi) (15 August, Saturday). These weekend holidays are included in official notifications but do not result in additional weekday office closures.

Yes, there are long weekends in Gujarat in August 2026: Parsi New Year Day Eve (Gatha-V) (Parsi Shahenshahi) (Friday 14 August, Saturday, and Sunday), Raksha Bandhan (Friday 28 August, Saturday, and Sunday), Id-e-Maulud (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 31 August).

Banks in Gujarat are closed on Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act. While they observe major state-government holidays, not all local or state-specific office holidays automatically apply to commercial bank branches.

Yes, you can download the Gujarat holiday calendar for August 2026 in PDF, PNG (image), or ICS (calendar event) format using the download buttons at the top of the page.

The official source for the Gujarat August 2026 holiday list is the government notification issued by General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat (available at https://gad.gujarat.gov.in/). The information on this page was last verified on 24 July 2026.