Punjab and Chandigarh holiday update: Schools, colleges and govt offices to remain closed on Mahavir Jayanti
Government offices, schools and colleges in Punjab and Chandigarh will remain closed on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, as per the official 2026 holiday calendar
Punjab and Chandigarh holiday update: Government offices, schools and colleges in Punjab and Chandigarh will remain closed tomorrow on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Prior orders regarding the holiday have already been issued. This holiday is part of the government’s official annual calendar.
According to the 2026 holiday calendar, there will be a total of 31 government holidays, out of which five fall on Sundays. During these holidays, all government offices, municipal corporation offices, schools, colleges and other govt institutions will remain closed.
Additionally, there are five govt holidays each scheduled in March and April. As per the calendar prepared by the Punjab Government’s Personnel Department, 13 restricted holidays have also been included. Overall, government offices will remain open for 244 days throughout the year.