Rajasthan Government Holidays 2026
Check all official Rajasthan government holidays, gazetted holidays, restricted holidays, and festival dates month by month, or download the calendar for offline viewing.
Types of Holidays in Rajasthan Government
Every year, the Government of Rajasthan announces two types of official holidays: Gazetted Holidays and Restricted Holidays. Here is how each holiday type works:
Gazetted Holidays
Gazetted holidays are compulsory public holidays across Rajasthan. All state government offices, courts, schools, and colleges remain closed, and employees receive an automatic paid day off.
Key Features
- 31 compulsory public holidays are observed each year.
- Covers national occasions (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) and major festivals (Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas).
- Includes state-level celebrations like Maharana Pratap Jayanti and Ramdev Jayanti.
- If a holiday falls on a Sunday or second Saturday, no compensatory day off is given.
Restricted Holidays
Restricted holidays (optional holidays or RH) are festival days when government offices and schools stay open as normal. Employees can choose specific holidays from this list to observe their community or cultural festivals.
Key Features
- The state announces a list of 19 to 21 optional holidays annually.
- Government employees can choose up to 2 restricted holidays per calendar year.
- Requires prior leave application and approval from the office head.
- Covers occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi, Samvatsari, Anant Chaturdashi, and Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.
How to Use the Rajasthan Calendar
Here is a quick guide on how to navigate the calendar, check holiday marks, and download monthly sheets:
- Browse by Month & Year: Use the dropdown menus or side arrows to switch between months and years.
- Check Holiday Types: Dates marked with (G) are Gazetted public holidays, and (R) indicates Restricted optional leaves.
- View Monthly Festivals: The list on the right shows all festivals for the month. Click any festival to highlight it on the grid.
- Check Panchang Dates: View traditional Hindu Vikram Samvat and lunar paksha dates right under the month heading.
- Download & Print: Click the Download button at the top right to save the monthly sheet as a PDF or PNG image.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rajasthan government holidays, restricted leaves, and school closings.
How many gazetted holidays are there in Rajasthan each year?
There are 31 gazetted public holidays in Rajasthan each year. On these days, all state government offices, courts, schools, and colleges remain closed.
What is the difference between Gazetted and Restricted holidays?
Gazetted holidays are compulsory public holidays when all offices and schools close automatically. Restricted holidays (optional holidays) are festival days when offices stay open as normal, but employees can choose up to 2 days off from the official list.
Are schools and colleges closed on restricted holidays?
No. Schools, colleges, and government offices remain open as usual on restricted holidays. Only individual staff members who have applied for and received approval may take the day off.
Do employees get an extra day off if a holiday falls on a Sunday?
No. Under Rajasthan government holiday rules, if a gazetted holiday falls on a Sunday or a second Saturday, it is observed on that day and no compensatory day off is given.
Where can I download the official Rajasthan Government Calendar PDF?
You can download the complete official Rajasthan Government Calendar PDF for free directly from our homepage.
Looking for the Full 12-Month Calendar?
Visit our homepage to view all 12 monthly calendar sheets, check the complete festivals list, and download the free official Rajasthan Government Calendar PDF.