Public Holidays for
Puducherry, India has 7 public holidays in 2026. 5 fall on weekdays, 2 on weekends.
All 7 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Aug 15 | Saturday(weekend) | Independence Day |
| Aug 16 | Sunday(weekend) | De Jure Transfer Day |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Plan your time off
5 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 24 – Jan 27
Republic Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 5
Good Friday
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 6
Good Friday
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 11 – Apr 14
Ambedkar Jayanti
4 days off · 1 leave day
Oct 1 – Oct 4
Gandhi Jayanti
4 days off · 1 leave day
Oct 2 – Oct 5
Gandhi Jayanti
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 27
Christmas Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 28
Christmas Day
3 days off · 1 leave day
Aug 14 – Aug 16
Independence Day, De Jure Transfer Day
3 days off · 1 leave day
Aug 15 – Aug 17
Independence Day, De Jure Transfer Day
Leave entitlements in India
Indian leave entitlements vary by state. The Factories Act provides 15 days of earned leave per year. India has 3 national holidays plus numerous state-specific holidays.
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