Official holidays observed by Haridwar University for the academic year 2026
Below is the comprehensive list of holidays observed by Haridwar University for the academic year 2026. Please note that this calendar is subject to change, and any updates will be communicated through official channels.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Description | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday | January 2026 |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Maha Shivratri | Religious Festival | February 2026 |
| March 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Dulhandi (Holi) | Religious Festival | March 2026 |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Id-ul-Fitr | Religious Festival | March 2026 |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday | August 2026 |
| August 28, 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | Religious Festival | August 2026 |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Janamashtami | Religious Festival | September 2026 |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday | October 2026 |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Religious Festival | October 2026 |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Religious Festival | November 2026 |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Goverdhan Pooja | Religious Festival | November 2026 |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Bhaiya Dooj | Religious Festival | November 2026 |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Religious Festival | December 2026 |
*Subject to Visibility of Moon. In the event of change in the date(s) of the above holiday(s) announced by the Government of India through the media (TV/AIR/News Paper etc.) depending upon visibility of the Moon, the University shall automatically observe the said holiday(s) accordingly.