Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It has a number of hill stations, including Dharamsala, Dalhousie and the state's capital Shimla. In fact, tourists visiting Himachal can get a host of exhilarating experience including ice skating, horse riding, paragliding and rafting.
There are a variety of languages spoken in Himachal Pradesh, including Pahari, Hindi, Kinnauri and Mandyali. Himachal Pradesh is extremely popular for handicrafts. In fact weaving with hands including making of shawls and carpets is very popular. Other handicrafts including those on wood and paper are also famous.
Travel in Himachal Pradesh is mostly done by roads, though the terrain makes travel a time consuming affair. The government is doing its utmost to improve transport in the region, but, the same being hilly, it makes the job more difficult.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| March 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| March 21 | Saturday |
Idul Fitr
|
| March 27 | Friday | |
| March 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| April 03 | Friday |
Good Friday
|
| April 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| April 14 | Tuesday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
|
| April 15 | Wednesday |
Himachal Day
|
| April 19 | Sunday |
Maharshi Parasuram Jayanti
|
| April 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| May 01 | Friday |
Buddha Purnima
|
| May 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| May 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| May 27 | Wednesday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
|
| June 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| June 17 | Wednesday |
Maharana Pratap Jayanti
|
| June 26 | Friday |
Muharram
|
| June 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| June 29 | Monday |
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
|
| July 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| July 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| August 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| August 15 | Saturday |
Independence Day
|
| August 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| September 04 | Friday |
Janmashtami
|
| September 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| September 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| October 02 | Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti
|
| October 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| October 21 | Wednesday |
Vijaya Dashami
|
| October 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| October 26 | Monday |
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
|
| November 08 | Sunday |
Diwali
|
| November 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| November 24 | Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
|
| November 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| December 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| December 25 | Friday |
Christmas Day
|
| December 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| Completed Bank Holidays in 2026 | ||
| January 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| January 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| January 25 | Sunday |
State Day
|
| January 26 | Monday |
Republic Day
|
| February 01 | Sunday |
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
|
| February 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
|
| February 15 | Sunday |
Maha Shivaratri
|
| February 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
|
| March 03 | Tuesday |
Holi
|