The state is famous for steel production. In fact, agricultural and industrial production has contributed a great deal to the GDP of the state in the last few years. Chhattisgarh was a part of Madhya Pradesh, prior to Nov 1, 2001. The state is well connected by rail and road network.
Chhattisgarh is surrounded by states of Orissa, Telangana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. In terms of area, it is the 10th largest state in India. Most parts of the state is covered with hills, but, it also has very fertile plains. The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur.
Chhattisgarh is also famous for a number of educational institutes, including the likes of IIM at Raipur; a National Law University and NIT at Raipur. Bhilai, Bilaspur, Korba, Jagdalpur are some of the major cities of Chhattisgarh.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Upcoming Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| March 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 21 | Saturday |
Idul Fitr
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| March 27 | Friday | |
| March 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 31 | Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti
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| April 03 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Tuesday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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| April 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Friday |
Buddha Purnima
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| May 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 27 | Wednesday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| June 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 26 | Friday |
Muharram
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| June 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 29 | Monday |
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
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| July 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Saturday |
Independence Day
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| August 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 25 | Tuesday |
Eid e Milad
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| August 28 | Friday |
Raksha Bandhan
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| September 04 | Friday |
Janmashtami
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| September 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 13 | Sunday |
Hartalika Teej
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| September 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 21 | Wednesday |
Vijaya Dashami
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| October 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 08 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 15 | Sunday |
Chhath Puja
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| November 24 | Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 18 | Friday |
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
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| December 25 | Friday |
Christmas Day
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| December 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| Completed Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| January 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Monday |
Republic Day
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| February 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Sunday |
Maha Shivaratri
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| February 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 03 | Tuesday |
Holi
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