Restricted Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | Christian New Year (क्रिश्चियन नव वर्ष) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 13 January 2026 | Tuesday | Lohari Parv (लोहड़ी पर्व) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 31 January 2026 | Saturday | Vishwakarma Jayanti (विश्वकर्मा जयंती) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 31 January 2026 | Saturday | Swami Ramcharan Jayanti (स्वामी रामचरण जयंती) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 1 February 2026 | Sunday | Gururavidas Jayanti (गुरु रविदास जयन्ती) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 3 February 2026 | Tuesday | Shab-e-barat (शब-ए-बारात) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 12 February 2026 | Thursday | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti (महर्षि दयानन्द सरस्वती जयन्ती) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 23 February 2026 | Monday | Gadge Maharaj Jayanti (गाडगे महाराज जयन्ती) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Jamatulvida (जमातुलविदा) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Vaishakhi (वैशाखी) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Sain Jayanti ( सैन जयन्ती) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Budh Purnima (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 29 July 2026 | Wednesday | Guru Purnima (गुरु पूर्णिमा) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 3 September 2026 | Thursday | Thadadi (थदडी) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 14 September 2026 | Monday | Shri Ganesh Chaturthi (श्री गणेश चतुर्थी) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Samvatsari (सम्यत्सरी) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 25 September 2026 | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi (अनंत चतुर्दशी) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Mahanavmi (महानवमी) | Optional (Max 2) |
| 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Karvachauth (करवाचौथ) | Optional (Max 2) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Restricted (Optional) Holiday in Rajasthan?
A Restricted (Optional) Holiday is an elective observance designated for specific religious, cultural, or community festivals. State administrative offices operate on a standard schedule on these dates, but employees may choose to observe up to two (2) days per year with prior sanction.
How many restricted holidays can an employee take per year?
In accordance with Rajasthan Service Rules (RSR) and General Administration Department regulations, each regular government employee is permitted to avail a maximum of two (2) restricted holidays per calendar year.
Can a restricted holiday be combined with Casual Leave (CL)?
Yes, according to administrative leave rules, a restricted holiday can be prefixed or suffixed with regular Casual Leave (CL) or weekend days, subject to the prior formal sanction of the controlling authority.
Do unused restricted holidays carry forward to the following calendar year?
No. Unavailed restricted holidays lapse automatically at the close of the calendar year (December 31st). They cannot be accumulated, encashed, or carried over into the next calendar year.