Indiapost (Post Office) Calendar 2026
INDIA POST – POST OFFICE CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 2026
The Department of Posts (India Post) follows a structured holiday and working-day calendar to ensure uninterrupted postal, banking, and customer services across the country. The Post Office Calendar for the year 2026 has been prepared keeping in view Gazetted Holidays, Restricted Holidays, and weekly off-days, in accordance with Government of India guidelines.
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Weekly Holidays
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All Sundays shall be observed as holidays.
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Second and Fourth Saturdays of every month shall be observed as holidays.
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Remaining Saturdays will be working days, unless otherwise notified.
Gazetted Holidays – 2026 (Major)
The following important national and gazetted holidays will be observed by Post Offices across India:
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01 January – New Year’s Day
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26 January – Republic Day
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15 March – Holi
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10 April – Good Friday
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14 April – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
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01 May – May Day / Labour Day
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15 August – Independence Day
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02 October – Gandhi Jayanti
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23 October – Dussehra
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25 December – Christmas
(Some holidays are subject to state-wise applicability as per local government notifications.)
Restricted Holidays (RH)
Restricted Holidays such as Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, regional festivals, and local observances will be applicable as per the list issued by respective Postal Circles. Officials may avail Restricted Holidays with prior approval from the competent authority.
Postal & Savings Bank Services
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Mail operations, counter services, and banking transactions will function on all working days.
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On holidays, delivery and counter services will remain closed except for essential or notified services.
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ATM services, digital transactions, and selected automated services will remain available as per system availability.
Administrative Instructions
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All Divisional and Sub-Divisional Heads shall circulate this calendar to all Post Offices and administrative units under their jurisdiction.
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Leave, duty rosters, and operational planning should strictly adhere to the notified calendar.
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Any changes or additional holidays declared by the Government of India or State Governments shall be communicated separately.
Conclusion
The Post Office Calendar 2026 aims to facilitate smooth functioning of postal operations while ensuring compliance with government holiday norms. All staff members are advised to plan their duties, leave, and operational activities accordingly to maintain uninterrupted public service delivery.
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