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AKTU Announced Holiday List 2026 – Official Public & Restricted Holidays

Dec 30, 2025, 11:27 AM -Admin

AKTU Announced Holiday List 2026
AKTU Announced Holiday List 2026

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow has officially released the Holiday List for the year 2026. This notification is applicable to all AKTU-affiliated colleges, institutes, and administrative offices. Notice

The holiday list includes Public Holidays and Restricted (Optional) Holidays, helping students, faculty members, and staff plan their academic schedules, examinations, and personal commitments in advance.

AKTU Holiday List 2026: Official Notification Overview

  1. University Name: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh
  2. Address: Sector-11, Jankipuram Vistar Yojna, Lucknow – 226031
  3. Reference Number: AKTU/Kus Ka0/Stha/2025/9743
  4. Date of Issue: 21 December 2025
  5. Issued By: Registrar, AKTU (Reena Singh)
  6. Applicable To: Directors, Principals, and Deans of all affiliated institutes

This is an official university circular, and institutes are required to follow it as per AKTU guidelines.

Types of Holidays Declared by AKTU

AKTU has categorized holidays into two main types:

Public Holidays

These are mandatory holidays applicable to all affiliated institutes unless stated otherwise.

Restricted Holidays

These are optional holidays, where employees may choose any two holidays from the given list.

Complete List of AKTU Public Holidays 2026

Below is the official month-wise public holiday list announced by AKTU for 2026:

S.NoHoliday NameDateDay
1Md. Hazrat Ali’s Birthday*03 JanuarySaturday
2Republic Day26 JanuaryMonday
3Mahashivratri15 FebruarySunday
4Holika Dahan02 MarchMonday
5Holi04 MarchWednesday
6Holi #05 MarchThursday
7Sheetalashtami #11 MarchWednesday
8Eid-ul-Fitr*21 MarchSaturday
9Ram Navami26 MarchThursday
10Mahavir Jayanti31 MarchTuesday
11Yearly Bank Closing**01 AprilWednesday
12Good Friday03 AprilFriday
13Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti14 AprilTuesday
14Buddha Purnima01 MayFriday
15Mahavir Ji Mela (First Bada Mangal) #05 MayTuesday
16Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)*27 MayWednesday
17Moharram*26 JuneThursday
18Independence Day15 AugustSaturday
19Eid-e-Milad / Barawafat*26 AugustWednesday
20Raksha Bandhan28 AugustFriday
21Janmashtami04 SeptemberFriday
22Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti02 OctoberFriday
23Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashami)20 OctoberTuesday
24Deepawali08 NovemberSunday
25Govardhan Puja09 NovemberMonday
26Bhaiya Dooj / Chitragupta Jayanti11 NovemberWednesday
27Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima24 NovemberTuesday
28Guru Teg Bahadur Shaheed Diwas
29Christmas Day25 DecemberFriday

Important Notes Related to Public Holidays

  1. *() Moon-sighting based holidays:**Eid, Moharram, and similar festivals depend on local moon sighting, so dates may vary.
  2. () Bank-only holiday:**Yearly Bank Closing is applicable only to Banks/Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries.
  3. (#) Local holidays:Declared under the Manual of Government Orders (Revised) 1981 and may vary by location.

AKTU Restricted Holiday List 2026

Employees of AKTU and affiliated institutes may choose any two restricted holidays from the list below:

S.NoHoliday NameDateDay
1New Year’s Day01 JanuaryThursday
2Makar Sankranti14 JanuaryWednesday
3Basant Panchami23 JanuaryFriday
4Karpoori Thakur Birth Anniversary24 JanuarySaturday
5Sant Ravidas Jayanti01 FebruarySunday
6Shab-e-Barat*04 FebruaryWednesday
7Holi05 MarchThursday
8Jamaat-ul-Vida*13 MarchFriday
9Cheti Chand19 MarchThursday
10Eid-ul-Fitr*22 MarchSunday
11Easter Saturday04 AprilSaturday
12Maharshi Kashyap / Nishad Raj Jayanti05 AprilSunday
13Easter Monday06 AprilMonday
14Chandrashekhar Jayanti17 AprilFriday
15Parshuram Jayanti19 AprilSunday
16Maharana Pratap Jayanti09 MaySaturday
17Eid-ul-Adha*28 MayThursday
18Moharram*25 JuneThursday
19Chehellum*04 AugustTuesday
20Vishwakarma Puja17 SeptemberThursday
21Anant Chaturdashi25 SeptemberFriday
22Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti11 OctoberSunday
23Dussehra (Maha Ashtami)19 OctoberMonday
24Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti26 OctoberMonday
25Vallabhbhai Patel / Narendra Dev Jayanti31 OctoberSaturday
26Narak Chaturdashi08 NovemberSunday
27Chhath Puja15 NovemberSunday
28Veerangana Uda Devi Shaheed Diwas16 NovemberMonday
29Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti*16 DecemberWednesday
30Chaudhary Charan Singh Jayanti23 DecemberWednesday
31Christmas Eve24 DecemberThursday

Important Rules Mentioned in AKTU Circular

  1. Employees are entitled to only two restricted holidays
  2. In offices with a five-day work week, executive-order holidays may not apply
  3. Final implementation depends on institutional approval

How AKTU Holiday List 2026 Affects Students

  1. Helps in exam and semester planning
  2. Useful for internship and project scheduling
  3. Allows better travel and hostel planning
  4. Avoids last-minute confusion around academic activities

Final Summary

The AKTU Announced Holiday List 2026 provides a clear structure of public and restricted holidays for the upcoming academic year. Students and staff are advised to regularly check their institute notices and stay updated regarding moon-sighting based festivals.

📌 Tip: Save or bookmark this list and always cross-check with your college administration.

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