In Gujarat, Government institutions are closed during Public holidays. Several private organizations also follow the same rule and keep their offices closed on Public holidays. In this blog post, we have complied the list of regional, public, national, and bank holidays in Goa for 2021. As mentioned below the list of 2021 holidays, one can plan their leaves along with the holidays during the calendar year in Gujrat.
Public Holidays in Gujarat in 2021
Date | Day | Holiday |
14-Jan-21 | Thursday | Makara Sankranti |
26-Jan-21 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
11-Mar-21 | Thursday | Maha Shivarathri |
29-Mar-21 | Monday | Holi |
2-Apr-21 | Friday | Good Friday |
13-Apr-21 | Tuesday | Ugadi |
14-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
21-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
25-Apr-21 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
13-May-21 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
14-May-21 | Friday | Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti |
20-Jul-21 | Tuesday | Bakrid/Eid al Adha |
15-Aug-21 | Sunday | Independence Day |
17-Aug-21 | Tuesday | Parsi New Year |
19-Aug-21 | Thursday | Muharram |
30-Aug-21 | Monday | Janmashtami |
10-Sep-21 | Friday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
2-Oct-21 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
15-Oct-21 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
19-Oct-21 | Tuesday | Mawlid/Eid e Milad |
4-Nov-21 | Thursday | Diwali |
5-Nov-21 | Friday | Vikram Samvat New Year |
6-Nov-21 | Saturday | Bhai Dooj |
19-Nov-21 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
25-Dec-21 | Saturday | Christmas Day |

Bank Holidays in Gujarat 2021
According to the guidelines of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all banks in India will remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month and other Saturdays will be full working days. Also, all banks will be closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Below you will find the list of bank holidays in Gujarat for the year 2021:
Date | Day | Holiday |
9-Jan-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14-Jan-21 | Thursday | Makara Sankranti |
23-Jan-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26-Jan-21 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
13-Feb-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27-Feb-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11-Mar-21 | Thursday | Maha Shivarathri |
13-Mar-21 | Tuesday | Second Saturday |
27-Mar-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
29-Mar-21 | Monday | Holi |
2-Apr-21 | Friday | Good Friday |
10-Apr-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
13-Apr-21 | Tuesday | Ugadi |
14-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
21-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
24-Apr-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
25-Apr-21 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
8-May-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
13-May-21 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
14-May-21 | Friday | Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti |
22-May-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
12-Jun-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
26-Jun-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
10-Jul-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
20-Jul-21 | Tuesday | Bakrid/Eid al Adha |
24-Jul-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
14-Aug-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15-Aug-21 | Sunday | Independence Day |
17-Aug-21 | Tuesday | Parsi New Year |
19-Aug-21 | Thursday | Muharram |
28-Aug-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
30-Aug-21 | Monday | Janmashtami |
10-Sep-21 | Friday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
11-Sep-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25-Sep-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2-Oct-21 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
9-Oct-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15-Oct-21 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
19-Oct-21 | Tuesday | Eid e Milad |
23-Oct-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
31-Oct-21 | Sunday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti |
4-Nov-21 | Thursday | Diwali |
5-Nov-21 | Friday | Vikram Samvat New Year |
6-Nov-21 | Saturday | Bhai Dooj |
13-Nov-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
19-Nov-21 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
27-Nov-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11-Dec-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25-Dec-21 | Saturday | Christmas Day Fourth Saturday |
Top things to do in Gujarat
- Tour the historic city of Ahmedabad
- Admire the vintage architecture of Modhera Sun Temple
- See prehistoric relics at Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery
- Enjoy family-friendly activities around the Statue of Unity
- Check the ancient ruins in Idar Fort
- Join a cave tour in Jambuvan Cave
- See the old- and new-world charm of Rajkot City
- See ancient sanctuaries at Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
- Admire the beautiful sculptures in Rani Ki Vav – Patan
- Hike the Polo Forest
- Birdwatch at Purna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Marvel at Kirti Mandir’s unique architecture
- Enjoy bird-watching at Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
- Discover a whole new world at Tara Mandir
Also See: Public Holidays in India