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AKTU Announced Holiday List 2026 – Official Public & Restricted Holidays

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
- University Name: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh
- Address: Sector-11, Jankipuram Vistar Yojna, Lucknow – 226031
- Reference Number: AKTU/Kus Ka0/Stha/2025/9743
- Date of Issue: 21 December 2025
- Issued By: Registrar, AKTU (Reena Singh)
- 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.No | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
| 1 | Md. Hazrat Ali’s Birthday* | 03 January | Saturday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26 January | Monday |
| 3 | Mahashivratri | 15 February | Sunday |
| 4 | Holika Dahan | 02 March | Monday |
| 5 | Holi | 04 March | Wednesday |
| 6 | Holi # | 05 March | Thursday |
| 7 | Sheetalashtami # | 11 March | Wednesday |
| 8 | Eid-ul-Fitr* | 21 March | Saturday |
| 9 | Ram Navami | 26 March | Thursday |
| 10 | Mahavir Jayanti | 31 March | Tuesday |
| 11 | Yearly Bank Closing** | 01 April | Wednesday |
| 12 | Good Friday | 03 April | Friday |
| 13 | Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April | Tuesday |
| 14 | Buddha Purnima | 01 May | Friday |
| 15 | Mahavir Ji Mela (First Bada Mangal) # | 05 May | Tuesday |
| 16 | Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)* | 27 May | Wednesday |
| 17 | Moharram* | 26 June | Thursday |
| 18 | Independence Day | 15 August | Saturday |
| 19 | Eid-e-Milad / Barawafat* | 26 August | Wednesday |
| 20 | Raksha Bandhan | 28 August | Friday |
| 21 | Janmashtami | 04 September | Friday |
| 22 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02 October | Friday |
| 23 | Dussehra (Mahanavami/Vijayadashami) | 20 October | Tuesday |
| 24 | Deepawali | 08 November | Sunday |
| 25 | Govardhan Puja | 09 November | Monday |
| 26 | Bhaiya Dooj / Chitragupta Jayanti | 11 November | Wednesday |
| 27 | Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima | 24 November | Tuesday |
| 28 | Guru Teg Bahadur Shaheed Diwas | — | — |
| 29 | Christmas Day | 25 December | Friday |
Important Notes Related to Public Holidays
- *() Moon-sighting based holidays:**Eid, Moharram, and similar festivals depend on local moon sighting, so dates may vary.
- () Bank-only holiday:**Yearly Bank Closing is applicable only to Banks/Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries.
- (#) 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.No | Holiday Name | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01 January | Thursday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti | 14 January | Wednesday |
| 3 | Basant Panchami | 23 January | Friday |
| 4 | Karpoori Thakur Birth Anniversary | 24 January | Saturday |
| 5 | Sant Ravidas Jayanti | 01 February | Sunday |
| 6 | Shab-e-Barat* | 04 February | Wednesday |
| 7 | Holi | 05 March | Thursday |
| 8 | Jamaat-ul-Vida* | 13 March | Friday |
| 9 | Cheti Chand | 19 March | Thursday |
| 10 | Eid-ul-Fitr* | 22 March | Sunday |
| 11 | Easter Saturday | 04 April | Saturday |
| 12 | Maharshi Kashyap / Nishad Raj Jayanti | 05 April | Sunday |
| 13 | Easter Monday | 06 April | Monday |
| 14 | Chandrashekhar Jayanti | 17 April | Friday |
| 15 | Parshuram Jayanti | 19 April | Sunday |
| 16 | Maharana Pratap Jayanti | 09 May | Saturday |
| 17 | Eid-ul-Adha* | 28 May | Thursday |
| 18 | Moharram* | 25 June | Thursday |
| 19 | Chehellum* | 04 August | Tuesday |
| 20 | Vishwakarma Puja | 17 September | Thursday |
| 21 | Anant Chaturdashi | 25 September | Friday |
| 22 | Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | 11 October | Sunday |
| 23 | Dussehra (Maha Ashtami) | 19 October | Monday |
| 24 | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti | 26 October | Monday |
| 25 | Vallabhbhai Patel / Narendra Dev Jayanti | 31 October | Saturday |
| 26 | Narak Chaturdashi | 08 November | Sunday |
| 27 | Chhath Puja | 15 November | Sunday |
| 28 | Veerangana Uda Devi Shaheed Diwas | 16 November | Monday |
| 29 | Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti* | 16 December | Wednesday |
| 30 | Chaudhary Charan Singh Jayanti | 23 December | Wednesday |
| 31 | Christmas Eve | 24 December | Thursday |
Important Rules Mentioned in AKTU Circular
- Employees are entitled to only two restricted holidays
- In offices with a five-day work week, executive-order holidays may not apply
- Final implementation depends on institutional approval
How AKTU Holiday List 2026 Affects Students
- Helps in exam and semester planning
- Useful for internship and project scheduling
- Allows better travel and hostel planning
- 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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