Puducherry Holidays in 2026
We have compiled a list of holidays in Puducherry in 2026. The list includes all bank holidays, regional holidays, national holidays, and public holidays in the union territory of Puducherry in 2026 You can refer the list to plan your leaves.
Following are national, public and bank holidays in Puducherry in 2026 which residents of the union territory can avail during the calendar year.
Date | Day | Holiday |
1 January 2026 | Thursday | |
14 January 2026 | Wednesday | |
15 January 2026 | Thursday | Thiruvalluvar Day |
26 January 2026 | Monday | |
21 March 2026 | Saturday | |
3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | |
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | |
1 May 2026 | Friday | |
27 May 2026 | Wednesday | |
15 August 2026 | Saturday | |
16 August 2026 | Sunday | |
25 August 2026 | Tuesday | |
15 September 2026 | Tuesday | |
2 October 2026 | Friday | |
20 October 2026 | Tuesday | |
1 November 2026 | Saturday | |
8 November 2026 | Sunday | |
25 December 2026 | Friday |
About Puducherry
Puducherry, previously known as Pondicherry, is a union territory of India. Holidays in Puducherry in 2026 offer an insight into public, regional and bank holidays. Puducherry boasts of beach resorts and the French colony along with the famous Auroville.
Puducherry is one of the Union Territories of the country. The place which is known as 'New Town' in Tamil was formed out of four exclaves of former French India namely Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. The Union Territory which has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Rs.0.21 lakh crore is the third densely populated union territory in the country. Tourists from within the country as well as from abroad throng the Union Territory all through the year given that it houses several churches, monuments, among other things that were built in French colonial style.
List of Monthly Holidays 2026
Bank Holidays in Puducherry for 2026
Puducherry observes bank holidays apart from national and regional holidays. During these holidays, bank officials are off work. As per the understanding between the Indian Banks' Association and All India Bank Employees' Association, on the second and fourth Saturdays, all public sector banks in Puducherry and other states of India are closed for business.
Below is the list of bank holidays in Puducherry in 2026:
Date | Day | Holiday |
1 January 2026 | Thursday | |
10 January 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14 January 2026 | Wednesday | |
15 January 2026 | Thursday | Thiruvalluvar Day |
24 January 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
26 January 2026 | Monday | |
14 February 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
28 February 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
14 March 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
21 March 2026 | Saturday | |
28 March 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
11 April 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | |
14 April 2026 | Tuesday | |
25 April 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 May 2026 | Friday | |
9 May 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
23 May 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
27 May 2026 | Wednesday | |
13 June 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
27 June 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
11 July 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 July 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
8 August 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15 August 2026 | Saturday | |
16 August 2026 | Sunday | |
22 August 2025 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
25 August 2026 | Tuesday | |
12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
15 September 2026 | Tuesday | |
26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
2 October 2026 | Friday | |
10 October 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
20 October 2026 | Tuesday | |
24 October 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
1 November 2026 | Saturday | |
8 November 2026 | Sunday | |
14 November 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
28 November 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
12 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday |
25 December 2026 | Friday | |
26 December 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday |
List of Trading Holidays 2026
FAQs on Puducherry Holidays
- Which month is ideal to visit Puducherry?
Although Puducherry has a warm climate, the best months to visit are October to March. However, the town's charms vary depending on the season. However, the weather becomes more laid-back and ideal for sightseeing, beach activities, and water sports starting in October.
- Which are the bank holidays in Puducherry?
Besides the list of public holidays in Puducherry, banks in the town observe holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
- Are there any bank holidays that are specific only to Puducherry?
Thiruvalluvar Day, Pongal, Puducherry Liberation Day, and De Jure Transfer are the regional bank holidays observed in Puducherry.
- Is 16 August a bank holiday in Puducherry?
Yes, banks in Puducherry observe a bank holiday on 16 August. This day is called the De Jure Transfer Day and carries great significance. The union of Puducherry as an Indian city is celebrated on this day.
- How many national bank holidays are there in Puducherry?
Puducherry observes just three national bank holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (2 October), Independence Day (15 August), and Republic Day (26 January). The Reserve Bank of India defines national bank holidays, which must be observed as bank holidays in India.
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