UP Govt Calendar October 2026

There are 6 government holidays in Uttar Pradesh in October 2026, celebrated across 6 unique holiday dates.

The government holidays in Uttar Pradesh during October 2026 are: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (2 October), Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (11 October), Dussehra (Maha Ashtami) (19 October), Dussehra (Maha Navami / Vijayadashami) (20 October), Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (26 October), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Acharya Narendra Dev Jayanti (31 October).

There are an estimated 18 working days in Uttar Pradesh in October 2026. This calculation is based on a standard 5-day work week, excluding 5 Saturdays, 4 Sundays, and 4 weekday government holidays.

In October 2026, the following Uttar Pradesh holidays fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (11 October, Sunday), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Acharya Narendra Dev Jayanti (31 October, Saturday). These weekend holidays are included in official notifications but do not result in additional weekday office closures.

Yes, there are long weekends in Uttar Pradesh in October 2026: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Friday 2 October, Saturday, and Sunday), Dussehra (Maha Ashtami) (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 19 October), Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 26 October).

Banks in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh holiday calendar for October 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 Uttar Pradesh October 2026 holiday list is the government notification issued by Department of Printing and Stationery, Government of Uttar Pradesh (available at https://basiceducation.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202607071026007465holiday_030126.pdf). The information on this page was last verified on 24 July 2026.