Jammu & Kashmir Holidays 2023

Here’s the list of public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir that includes national, regional, and bank holidays that residents of Jammu and Kashmir can avail of in the calendar year of 2023

FestivalDateDay
Republic Day
26 January
Thursday
Maha Shivratri18 FebruarySaturday
Holi
08 MarchWednesday
Ugadi22 MarchWednesday
Vaisakhi
14 April
Friday
Ambedkar Jayanti14 AprilFriday
Buddha Purnima05 MayFriday
Jamat-ul-Wida
20 AprilThursday
Shab-i-Qadr07 AprilFriday
Idul- Fitr22 AprilSaturday
Guru Har Gobind Singh Jayanti05 JanuarThursday
Martyr's Day30 NovemberThursday
Bakrid29 JuneThursday
Bakrid Holiday30 JuneFriday
Independence Day
15 August
Tuesday
Muharram29 JulySaturday
Gandhi Jayanti
02 October
Monday
Dussehra
24 OctoberTuesday
Eid-e- Milad27 SeptemberWednesday
Diwali12 NovemberSunday
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti27 NovemberMonday
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Jayanti05 DecemberTuesday
Christmas Day
25 December

Monday

Major festivals of Jammu and Kashmir

The cultural richness of J&K is reflected in its festivals. These vibrant and joyous celebrations across Jammu And Kashmir will make you want to visit this paradise at once!

  • Galdan Namchot 
  • Spituk Gustor Zanskar 
  • Hemis Festival 
  • Tulip Festival in Jammu and Kashmir 
  • Losar 
  • Sindhu Darshan Festival 
  • Amarnath Yatra 
  • Ladakh Festival 
  • Matho Narang 
  • Dosmoche