Ladakh — 2026
Plan your HR leave policies with the complete Ladakh Holiday Calendar for 2026. In 2026, Ladakh observes 18 official public holidays, including major festivals like Republic Day, Mela Dosmochey (Leh/Zanskar), Holi, and other regional observances. Review the full list of mandatory national, regional, and bank holidays below to ensure compliance with the Shops and Establishments Act and Factories Act.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Mela Dosmochey (Leh/Zanskar) | Local Festival |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Holi | Regional |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Nauroz / Eid-ul-Fitr* | Regional |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Regional |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar | Regional |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Regional |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid)* | Regional |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Ashoora (Muharram)* | Regional |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Friday | Hemis Tsechu (Leh Only) | Local Festival |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-i-Milad* | Regional |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Festival |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali | Festival |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Gurpurab | Regional |
| 09 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Losar (Ladakhi New Year)* | Major Festival |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regional |