Official Postal CalendarYear 2026
India Post Holiday Calendar 2026: Gazetted & Circle Holidays
Check when post offices in India are closed, delivery schedules during national festivals, and which Railway Mail Service (RMS) counters remain open for urgent Speed Post dispatches.
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| Date & Day | Holiday Name | Type | Circles Applicable | Counter Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January 26, 2026 Monday | Republic Day | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
March 04, 2026 Wednesday | Holi (Dhulandi) | Gazetted | All Northern, Western & Eastern Circles | Closed |
March 20, 2026 Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
April 03, 2026 Friday | Good Friday | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
April 14, 2026 Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Tamil New Year / Vishu | Regional | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Pan-India | 24-hr RMS Counters Open |
May 01, 2026 Friday | Buddha Purnima / May Day | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
May 27, 2026 Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid-ul-Adha | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
June 25, 2026 Thursday | Muharram | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
August 15, 2026 Saturday | Independence Day | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
August 28, 2026 Friday | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
September 04, 2026 Friday | Janmashtami | Restricted | North & Western Circles | 24-hr RMS Counters Open |
September 14, 2026 Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Regional | Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Gujarat, AP | 24-hr RMS Counters Open |
October 02, 2026 Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
October 19, 2026 Monday | Maha Navami / Durga Puja | Regional | West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura | Closed |
October 20, 2026 Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijay Dashami) | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
November 08, 2026 Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali / Lakshmi Puja) | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
November 10, 2026 Tuesday | Bhai Dooj / Govardhan Puja | Restricted | North & Central Circles | 24-hr RMS Counters Open |
November 15, 2026 Sunday | Chhath Puja (Surya Shashthi) | Regional | Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Delhi | Closed |
November 24, 2026 Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
December 25, 2026 Friday | Christmas Day | Gazetted | All India Circles | Closed |
Important India Post Holiday Operational Rules
- National Gazetted Holidays (e.g. Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti): All post offices, administrative branches, and letter delivery services remain fully closed.
- 24-Hour Night Post Offices & RMS Hubs: Select Head Post Offices and major Railway Mail Service (RMS) counters at metro railway stations/airports maintain 24-hour Speed Post booking counters even on restricted holidays.
- Emergency Parcel Dispatch: Speed Post 24 shipments booked right before a gazetted holiday are prioritized on the first subsequent working business morning.