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Free Holiday Calendar Generator India

Generate a state-wise holiday calendar for India with gazetted holidays, week-off counts, and working days. Select your state, choose the year, and download the full calendar as a PDF.

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Holiday lists are based on central government gazette notifications.
Central Government holidays apply nationwide. State holidays are shown when officially notified.
Optional. Appears on the downloaded PDF calendar for your records.
Used to calculate total working days after removing week-offs and holidays.
Gazetted Holidays
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Select year and state, then click Generate
Total Working Days—
Total Week-offs—
* Holiday data is based on central government gazette notifications. State-specific holidays are shown when officially published.

What is a Holiday Calendar Generator?

A holiday calendar generator creates a ready-to-use list of gazetted and restricted holidays for any Indian state or union territory. HR teams, payroll managers, and business owners use it to plan attendance tracking, leave policies, and salary calculations for the year ahead.

India follows a complex holiday structure where the central government declares national holidays, while each state and UT notifies additional regional holidays. This means a company with offices in multiple states needs separate holiday lists for each location to stay compliant with local labour laws.

  • Gazetted holidays are declared by the government and are mandatory for all offices. Central government has 17 gazetted holidays in 2026
  • Restricted holidays are optional. Employees can choose a limited number (usually 2 to 4) from a larger list of restricted holidays
  • State-specific holidays vary significantly. Maharashtra may have different holidays than Tamil Nadu or West Bengal
  • Working days calculation depends on the week-off pattern (5-day week vs 6-day week) combined with the holiday list
  • Payroll accuracy requires knowing exactly which days are holidays and which fall on weekends to compute salary per day correctly

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Attendo (formerly Petpooja Payroll) lets you configure state-wise holiday calendars, auto-apply them to attendance, and run payroll with the correct working days every month. Trusted by 30,000+ businesses.

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How Holiday Lists Affect Payroll

The number of working days in a month directly impacts salary calculations, overtime pay, and earned leave accrual. Getting this wrong means either overpaying or underpaying employees.

Working Days = Calendar Days − Week-offs − Gazetted Holidays on Working Days

Example (2026, Central Government, Saturday + Sunday off):

Calendar Days: 365

Sundays: 52

Saturdays: 52

Total Week-offs: 104

Gazetted Holidays on Working Days: 14 (3 of the 17 holidays fall on weekends)

Working Days: 365 - 104 - 14 = 247 days

This is exactly the kind of calculation payroll software like Attendo does automatically. When you configure holiday calendars in Attendo, attendance and working days adjust for every employee based on their location and shift pattern.

Why State-wise Holiday Lists Matter

  • Regional variation: Each state notifies its own set of holidays. For example, Pongal is a holiday in Tamil Nadu but not in Maharashtra, while Ganesh Chaturthi is a holiday in Maharashtra but may not be in other states
  • Compliance requirement: The Factories Act and Shops & Establishments Act require employers to give employees the holidays notified by the respective state government
  • Attendance accuracy: If attendance software does not account for state holidays, employees may be marked absent on days that are official holidays in their state
  • Leave balance: Holidays affect earned leave accrual and salary component calculations. An employee working on a gazetted holiday is entitled to compensatory off or overtime pay
  • Multi-location businesses: A company with branches in Gujarat, Karnataka, and Delhi needs three separate holiday calendars. Using Attendo's multi-location features, you can configure each location's holidays independently

How to Use This Generator

  • Step 1: Select the year (2026 or 2027) from the dropdown
  • Step 2: Choose your state, union territory, or "Central Government" for the national holiday list
  • Step 3: Select your week-off pattern to calculate total working days accurately
  • Step 4: Click "Generate Calendar" to see the holiday summary. Unlock the full month-by-month table and PDF by submitting your details
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Indian holiday calendars and working days.

How many gazetted holidays does the central government have in 2026? +
The central government has 17 gazetted holidays in 2026. These include Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), and major religious festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Id-ul-Fitr, Christmas, and others as notified by the Department of Personnel and Training.
Are state holidays different from central government holidays? +
Yes. Central government holidays apply to all central government offices across India. Each state government separately notifies additional holidays specific to that state. For example, Ugadi is a gazetted holiday in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but not in the central government list. A company operating in multiple states must follow the respective state's holiday list for each office. Use the working days calculator to see how different holiday lists affect monthly working days.
What is the difference between gazetted and restricted holidays? +
Gazetted holidays are mandatory days off declared by the government. All government offices and many private establishments must observe them. Restricted holidays are optional. Employees can typically choose 2 to 4 restricted holidays from a longer list of approximately 30+ options. Private companies may have their own policies for restricted holidays.
How do holidays affect salary and attendance calculations? +
Holidays reduce the number of working days in a month. Salary per day is calculated by dividing monthly salary by the number of working days (or calendar days, depending on company policy). If an employee works on a gazetted holiday, they are entitled to overtime pay or a compensatory off. Accurate holiday tracking is essential for correct attendance calculation and payroll processing.
Can I add custom company holidays to this calendar? +
This generator shows government-notified gazetted holidays. For adding custom company-specific holidays (such as company foundation day or annual shutdown days), you would need payroll software that supports custom holiday calendars. Attendo allows you to create separate holiday lists for each branch and apply them automatically to attendance and payroll.
How are working days calculated from the holiday calendar? +
Working days are calculated as: Total Calendar Days minus Week-offs minus Gazetted Holidays that fall on working days. A holiday falling on a Sunday (or Saturday for 5-day week offices) does not reduce working days further. For example, if Republic Day falls on a Monday, it reduces working days by 1. If it falls on a Sunday, working days stay the same. Use the working days calculator for monthly breakdowns.
Do holidays falling on weekends count separately? +
No. If a gazetted holiday falls on a weekly off day (such as a Sunday), it does not create an additional day off unless the company policy grants a compensatory holiday. The government does not typically declare substitute holidays when a gazetted holiday coincides with a weekend, except in special cases. The earned leave calculator can help you understand how holidays interact with your leave balance.
How does Attendo handle holiday calendars for multiple locations? +
Attendo lets you configure separate holiday calendars for each branch or location. Each location gets the correct state-wise holiday list, and attendance calculations automatically adjust based on the assigned calendar. When you run payroll, working days and overtime are computed correctly for every employee based on their location. This saves HR teams from maintaining separate spreadsheets. Learn more about Attendo's attendance and payroll features.

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimated results based on the inputs provided. Actual calculations may require additional factors. Attendo does not assume any legal liability for decisions made based on these calculations.