In Himachal Pradesh, 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 Himachal Pradesh for 2021. As mentioned below the list of 2021 holidays, one can plan their leaves along with the holidays during the calendar year in Himachal Pradesh.
Public Holidays in Himachal Pradesh in 2021
Date | Day | Holiday |
25-Jan-21 | Monday | State Day |
26-Jan-21 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
27-Feb-21 | Saturday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
11-Mar-21 | Thursday | Maha Shivarathri |
29-Mar-21 | Monday | Holi |
2-Apr-21 | Friday | Good Friday |
14-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
15-Apr-21 | Thursday | Himachal Day |
21-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
13-May-21 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
26-May-21 | Wednesday | Buddha Purnima |
24-Jun-21 | Thursday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
20-Jul-21 | Tuesday | Bakrid/Eid al Adha |
15-Aug-21 | Sunday | Independence Day |
19-Aug-21 | Thursday | Muharram |
30-Aug-21 | Monday | Janmashtami |
9-Sep-21 | Thursday | Hartalika Teej |
2-Oct-21 | Saturday | Gandhi Jayanti |
15-Oct-21 | Friday | Vijaya Dashami |
20-Oct-21 | Wednesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
4-Nov-21 | Thursday | Diwali |
19-Nov-21 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
25-Dec-21 | Saturday | Christmas Day |

Bank Holidays in Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh for the year 2021:
Date | Day | Holiday |
9-Jan-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
23-Jan-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
25-Jan-21 | Monday | State Day |
26-Jan-21 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
13-Feb-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27-Feb-21 | Saturday | Guru Ravidas Jayanti 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 |
14-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti |
15-Apr-21 | Thursday | Himachal Day |
21-Apr-21 | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
24-Apr-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
8-May-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
13-May-21 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
14-May-21 | Friday | Maharishi Parasuram Jayanti |
22-May-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26-May-21 | Wednesday | Buddha Purnima |
12-Jun-21 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
24-Jun-21 | Thursday | Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti |
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 |
19-Aug-21 | Thursday | Muharram |
28-Aug-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
30-Aug-21 | Monday | Janmashtami |
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 |
20-Oct-21 | Wednesday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
23-Oct-21 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
4-Nov-21 | Thursday | Diwali |
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 Himachal Pradesh
- See the sacred Shoolini Mata Temple
- A hot water bath at Manikaran
- Visit Hidimba Devi Temple
- Get a tattoo in Old Manali
- Tour Zoological Survey of India Museum
- Go on an outdoor adventure at Solang Valley
- Take in the nature views at Rohtang Pass
- Visit Tibetan monasteries
- Hike through Karol Tibba
- Check out Manali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Enjoy picnicking at Mohan Shakti Heritage Park
- Shop for different items at Mall Road
Also See: Public Holidays in India