The Diwali 2026 Holiday Calendar Breakdown
| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | Friday | Dhanteras | Restricted Holiday / Optional Leave |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Saturday | Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) | Weekend Holiday |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Sunday | Badi Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Gazetted Public Holiday (Sunday) |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja / New Year | Public / Bank Holiday |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Bhai Dooj | Restricted / Regional Holiday |
Smart Leave Strategies for 2026
1. The 5-Day Festive Reset (Zero to 1 Leave Day)
If your organization provides Govardhan Puja (Monday) and Bhai Dooj (Tuesday) off, applying for just half a day or one day on Dhanteras (Friday, Nov 6) gives you a continuous 5-day holiday from Friday afternoon until Tuesday night without using precious annual leave quota.
2. The 9-Day Grand Vacation Hack (2 Leave Days)
Want an unforgettable homecoming or foreign vacation? Apply for leave on Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12. Look at the magic result:
- Nov 6 (Fri) to Nov 10 (Tue): Diwali festive cycle (5 days)
- Nov 11 (Wed) & Nov 12 (Thu): Take 2 Applied Casual / Privilege Leaves
- Nov 13 (Fri): Optional WFH or flexi leave
- Nov 14 (Sat) & Nov 15 (Sun): Standard Weekend
- Grand Total: 9 to 10 consecutive days off with only 2 official leave deductions!
Book Festive Travel, Insurance & Home Services Early
Avoid last-minute price surges. Secure discount bus/flight tickets, travel insurance, and home cleaning before festival rush.