Uttarakhand was earlier known as Uttaranchal. The state is divided into Kumaon and Garwal regions. The terrain of the region is mountainous and also covered by forests. Most of the state's population live in rural areas. The state is well known for attracting a lot of tourist each year. Among these include Nainital and Jim Corbett National Park. The capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun
Uttarakhand is also famous for crafts and handiworks. The prominent local crafts include wood carving, floral patterns, and geometrical motifs. Beautifully done paintings are also found in homes and temples. Haridwar,Roorkee, Nainital and Rishikesh are some of the popular cities of Uttarakhand. Agriculture is the mainstay of the state. Basmati rice, groundnut, soybeans, herbs and medicinal plants are rather popular here.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Upcoming Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| March 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 21 | Saturday |
Idul Fitr
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| March 27 | Friday | |
| March 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| April 03 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Tuesday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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| April 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Friday |
Buddha Purnima
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| May 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 27 | Wednesday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| June 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Saturday |
Independence Day
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| August 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 25 | Tuesday |
Eid e Milad
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| August 28 | Friday |
Raksha Bandhan
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| September 04 | Friday |
Janmashtami
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| September 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 21 | Wednesday |
Vijaya Dashami
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| October 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 08 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 09 | Monday |
Deepavali Holiday
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| November 11 | Wednesday |
Bhai Dooj
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| November 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 24 | Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 25 | Friday |
Christmas Day
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| December 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| Completed Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| January 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Monday |
Republic Day
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| February 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Sunday |
Maha Shivaratri
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| February 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 03 | Tuesday |
Holi
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