July 2026 in Haryana is a month of quiet reverence and deep historical reflection. The festive energy and colourful celebrations of other months give way to something more contemplative here — a month that asks you to pause, look back at history, and remember the people who gave everything for their faith, their community, and their nation.
The Haryana Calendar July 2026 carries the stories of devoted Sikh servants, saint-poets of the Bhakti tradition, mythological ancestors, and above all, one of India’s most fearless revolutionary freedom fighters. The month reaches its most solemn and significant moment on its very last day — July 31 — the martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Udham Singh, the only Gazetted Holiday of the month, when all of Haryana pauses to honour a man who waited twenty-one years to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and paid for it with his life.
Haryana Calendar July 2026 – Complete Day-by-Day Table
| Date | Day | Occasion / Festival | Holiday Type | Office / Bank Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 July | Wednesday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 02 July | Thursday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 03 July | Friday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 04 July | Saturday | Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara Jayanti | Special Day / 1st Saturday (Working) | Open |
| 05 July | Sunday | — | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 06 July | Monday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 07 July | Tuesday | Bhai Makhan Shah Labana Jayanti | Special Day | Open |
| 08 July | Wednesday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 09 July | Thursday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 10 July | Friday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 11 July | Saturday | 2nd Saturday | NI Act Holiday (Banks Only) | Banks Closed / Offices Open |
| 12 July | Sunday | — | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 13 July | Monday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 14 July | Tuesday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 15 July | Wednesday | Kavi Baaje Bhagat Jayanti | Special Day | Open |
| 16 July | Thursday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 17 July | Friday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 18 July | Saturday | — | 3rd Saturday (Working) | Open |
| 19 July | Sunday | — | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 20 July | Monday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 21 July | Tuesday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 22 July | Wednesday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 23 July | Thursday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 24 July | Friday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 25 July | Saturday | 4th Saturday | NI Act Holiday (Banks Only) | Banks Closed / Offices Open |
| 26 July | Sunday | — | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 27 July | Monday | Maharaja Daksh Prajapati Jayanti | Special Day | Open |
| 28 July | Tuesday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 29 July | Wednesday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 30 July | Thursday | — | Working Day | Open |
| 31 July | Friday | Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day | Gazetted Holiday | Closed (All) |
All Holidays and Festivals Summary – Haryana July 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion | Type | Banks | Govt Offices | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 July | Saturday | Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara Jayanti | Special Day | Open | Open | Open |
| 07 July | Tuesday | Bhai Makhan Shah Labana Jayanti | Special Day | Open | Open | Open |
| 11 July | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday | NI Act | Closed | Open | Open |
| 15 July | Wednesday | Kavi Baaje Bhagat Jayanti | Special Day | Open | Open | Open |
| 25 July | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday | NI Act | Closed | Open | Open |
| 27 July | Monday | Maharaja Daksh Prajapati Jayanti | Special Day | Open | Open | Open |
| 31 July | Friday | Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day | Gazetted Holiday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Holiday Type Reference Table – Haryana July 2026
| Holiday Type | Total in July | Dates | Who It Affects | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gazetted Holiday | 1 | 31 July | All govt employees, banks, schools, courts | Yes |
| NI Act Holiday (Banks Only) | 2 | 11 July, 25 July | Banks and financial institutions only | Yes (for banks) |
| Restricted Holiday | 0 | — | Eligible govt employees (optional) | No |
| Special Day | 4 | 4, 7, 15, 27 July | Community / cultural observance | No |
| Weekly Off (Sunday) | 4 | 5, 12, 19, 26 July | All offices and banks | Yes |
| Working Saturday | 2 | 4 July, 18 July | Normal working day for offices | — |
All Key Figures in July 2026 – Quick Reference Table
| Figure | Date | Era / Period | Known For | Holiday Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara | 4 July | 17th Century, Sikh History | Cremated Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s body, set own home on fire out of devotion | Special Day |
| Bhai Makhan Shah Labana | 7 July | 17th Century, Sikh History | Identified Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji as the rightful 9th Sikh Guru at Bakala | Special Day |
| Kavi Baaje Bhagat | 15 July | Bhakti Era, Haryana | Saint-poet of Haryana, devotional compositions in regional language | Special Day |
| Maharaja Daksh Prajapati | 27 July | Puranic / Vedic Mythology | Father of Sati (Dakshayani), divine progenitor in Hindu cosmology | Special Day |
| Shaheed Udham Singh | 31 July | Born 1899, Martyred 1940 | Avenged Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, assassinated Michael O’Dwyer in London 1940 | Gazetted Holiday |
Detailed Explanation of Every Festival and Holiday – July 2026
1. Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara Jayanti – 4 July 2026 (Saturday)
Holiday Type: Special Day (Offices and Banks Remain Open)
Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara was a devoted Sikh of the seventeenth century whose name stands as a permanent reminder that true devotion sometimes demands the greatest personal sacrifice. He was a cart driver and transport contractor by profession — a working man of modest station — whose act of courage and selflessness on one terrible day in 1675 has been remembered in Sikh history for over three hundred and fifty years.
| Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Date in 2026 | Saturday, 4 July |
| Era | 17th Century Sikh History |
| Profession | Cart driver and transport contractor |
| Historic Act | Secretly cremated Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s body by setting own home on fire |
| Year of Act | 1675, Delhi |
| Guru Involved | Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (9th Sikh Guru) |
| Mughal Emperor | Aurangzeb |
| Holiday Type | Special Day |
| Banks and Offices | Open |
| Observed Through | Kirtan, ardas, langar at gurdwaras |
2. Bhai Makhan Shah Labana Jayanti – 7 July 2026 (Tuesday)
Holiday Type: Special Day (Offices and Banks Remain Open)
Bhai Makhan Shah Labana occupies a unique and thrilling chapter in Sikh history — he is the man whose faith, shrewdness, and joyful outcry at the right moment ensured that the true ninth Guru was recognised at a critical time of confusion in the Sikh community.
| Bhai Makhan Shah Labana Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Date in 2026 | Tuesday, 7 July |
| Era | 17th Century Sikh History |
| Profession | Wealthy merchant and devoted Sikh |
| Historic Act | Identified Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji as the rightful 9th Sikh Guru at Bakala |
| Method | Tested all claimants with 2 gold mohurs vs. vowed 500 |
| Location | Bakala, Punjab |
| Famous Words | “Ladho re! Guru ladhiyan re!” (I have found the Guru!) |
| Holiday Type | Special Day |
| Banks and Offices | Open |
| Observed Through | Community celebrations, kirtans at gurdwaras |
3. 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday – 11 July 2026 (Saturday)
Holiday Type: NI Act Holiday (Banks Only)
The second Saturday of July 2026 falls on July 11. As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, all scheduled banks across Haryana — including public sector banks, private sector banks, and cooperative banks — remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. This is a bank-specific holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act).
Government offices, courts, and schools are not affected by this closure and remain open on July 11 as it is a working Saturday for non-banking institutions.
| 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Date in 2026 | Saturday, 11 July |
| Holiday Type | NI Act Holiday (Banks Only) |
| Banks | Closed |
| Government Offices | Open (Working Saturday) |
| Schools | Open |
| Digital Banking | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI remain available |
4. Kavi Baaje Bhagat Jayanti – 15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Holiday Type: Special Day (Offices and Banks Remain Open)
Kavi Baaje Bhagat — also referred to as Bhagat Baje — was a cherished saint-poet of Haryana whose devotional poetry wove together the threads of love, equality, and spiritual devotion in a language that the common people of the region could understand and feel. He belonged to the rich tradition of the Bhakti movement — the medieval spiritual awakening across India that sought direct experience of God rather than rigid ritual — and his work reflects the best of that tradition’s values.
| Kavi Baaje Bhagat Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Date in 2026 | Wednesday, 15 July |
| Tradition | Bhakti Movement, Haryana |
| Known For | Devotional poetry in regional language; spiritual and social equality |
| Themes in Poetry | Love of God, social harmony, equality, rejection of empty ritual |
| Holiday Type | Special Day |
| Banks and Offices | Open |
| Observed Through | Literary events, folk music programmes, spiritual gatherings |
5. 4th Saturday Bank Holiday – 25 July 2026 (Saturday)
Holiday Type: NI Act Holiday (Banks Only)
The fourth Saturday of July 2026 falls on July 25. Like the second Saturday, this is a mandatory bank holiday under RBI rules and the Negotiable Instruments Act. All scheduled banks across Haryana will be closed. Government offices remain open on this day, as it is a working Saturday for non-banking institutions.
| 4th Saturday Bank Holiday Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Date in 2026 | Saturday, 25 July |
| Holiday Type | NI Act Holiday (Banks Only) |
| Banks | Closed |
| Government Offices | Open (Working Saturday) |
| Planning Note | Next day (26 July) is Sunday. July 27 is a working Monday. Plan bank work for 24 July (Friday). |
6. Maharaja Daksh Prajapati Jayanti – 27 July 2026 (Monday)
Holiday Type: Special Day (Offices and Banks Remain Open)
Maharaja Daksh Prajapati is one of the most significant and complex figures in Hindu mythology and cosmology. He is counted among the Prajapatis — the divine progenitors appointed by Brahma to populate and maintain creation — and his story runs through some of the most dramatic chapters in the Shiva Purana and the Bhagavata Purana.
| Maharaja Daksh Prajapati Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Date in 2026 | Monday, 27 July |
| Tradition | Hindu Puranic Mythology |
| Key Texts | Shiva Purana, Bhagavata Purana |
| Role | Prajapati — divine progenitor of living beings |
| Most Famous For | Father of Sati (Dakshayani), first wife of Lord Shiva |
| Communities in Haryana | Those tracing lineage to Prajapati tradition |
| Holiday Type | Special Day |
| Banks and Offices | Open |
| Observed Through | Community prayers, havan ceremonies, cultural gatherings |
7. Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day – 31 July 2026 (Friday)
Holiday Type: Gazetted Holiday
The Haryana Calendar July 2026 closes with its most powerful and emotionally moving occasion. July 31 is the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh — the revolutionary freedom fighter who gave his life to tell the British Empire, in the clearest possible language, that the people of India had not forgotten what happened at Jallianwala Bagh.
This is the only Gazetted Holiday of July 2026 in Haryana, and it is observed with a depth of feeling that goes far beyond a routine public holiday.
| Shaheed Udham Singh Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Date in 2026 | Friday, 31 July |
| Born | 26 December 1899, Sunam, Sangrur, Punjab |
| Hanged | 31 July 1940, Pentonville Prison, London |
| Age at Execution | 40 years |
| Motivation | Avenging the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13 April 1919) |
| Target | Michael O’Dwyer — Lt. Governor of Punjab (1919) |
| Location of Assassination | Caxton Hall, Westminster, London |
| Name Declared at Trial | Ram Mohammad Singh Azad |
| Remains Repatriated | 1974, cremated at Sunam with state honours |
| Jallianwala Bagh Date | 13 April 1919 (Baisakhi Day) |
| Official British Death Count | 379 (Indian estimates significantly higher) |
| General Who Ordered Firing | Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer |
| Holiday Type in Haryana | Gazetted Holiday |
| Banks | Closed |
| Govt Offices | Closed |
| Schools and Courts | Closed |
| Long Weekend Created | Gazetted Holiday (Fri 31) + Weekend (Sat 1 Aug + Sun 2 Aug) = 3-day break |
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Bank Holidays in Haryana – July 2026
| Date | Day | Reason | Bank Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 July | Sunday | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 11 July | Saturday | 2nd Saturday – RBI / NI Act Mandate | Closed |
| 12 July | Sunday | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 19 July | Sunday | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 25 July | Saturday | 4th Saturday – RBI / NI Act Mandate | Closed |
| 26 July | Sunday | Weekly Off | Closed |
| 31 July | Friday | Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day – Gazetted Holiday | Closed |
Total Bank Holiday Days in July 2026: 7 days Working Saturdays for Banks: 4 July (1st Saturday) and 18 July (3rd Saturday)
Digital Banking Note: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI services remain operational around the clock on all bank holidays. Use online banking for urgent transfers on closed days.
Working Days in Haryana – July 2026
| Category | Count | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Total Days in July | 31 | — |
| Sundays (Weekly Off) | 4 | 5, 12, 19, 26 July |
| 2nd Saturday (Bank Holiday) | 1 | 11 July |
| 4th Saturday (Bank Holiday) | 1 | 25 July |
| Working Saturdays | 2 | 4 July, 18 July |
| Weekday Gazetted Holidays | 1 | 31 July (Shaheed Udham Singh) |
| Restricted Holidays | 0 | — |
| Estimated Working Days (5-Day Week) | ~25 | — |
| Estimated Working Days (6-Day Week) | ~27 | — |
Note: July 31 (Friday, Gazetted Holiday) + August 1 (Saturday) + August 2 (Sunday) creates a three-day break at the end of July and the very start of August.
Smart Planning Guide – July 2026 Haryana
| Person Type | Planning Recommendations for July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Government Employee | Only 1 mandatory gazetted holiday (31 July). No restricted holidays in July. Plan leaves around the July 31 long weekend for early August travel. |
| Bank Customer | Avoid banking visits on 11 July, 25 July, and 31 July. Plan important transactions for 24 July (Friday before 4th Saturday) or 30 July (Thursday). |
| Business Owner | July is a relatively normal working month with only 1 gazetted closure. Plan major operations between July 1–30. Expect closure on 31 July. |
| Student or Family | July 31 (Fri) + Aug 1 (Sat) + Aug 2 (Sun) creates a natural 3-day weekend. Ideal for a short trip or family gathering. |
| Bank Staff | Plan branch operations carefully around July 11 (2nd Sat), July 25 (4th Sat), and July 31 (Gazetted Holiday). Ensure adequate ATM cash loading on July 30. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many gazetted holidays are there in Haryana in July 2026? There is exactly one Gazetted Holiday in Haryana in July 2026 — July 31, the Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh. On this day, all government offices, schools, courts, and banks in Haryana remain closed. This makes it the most significant official holiday of the month.
Q2. Why is July 31 a gazetted holiday in Haryana? July 31 is the martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Udham Singh, the revolutionary freedom fighter who was hanged on this date in 1940 at Pentonville Prison in London. He had assassinated Michael O’Dwyer — the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab who had approved the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 — to avenge one of the most painful events in Indian colonial history. Haryana observes this day as a Gazetted Holiday to honour his sacrifice.
Q3. Are banks open on July 31, 2026 in Haryana? No. July 31, 2026 is a Gazetted Holiday in Haryana. All scheduled banks — including SBI, PNB, Canara Bank, HDFC, ICICI, and all other banks operating in Haryana — will be closed. NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI digital services remain available online.
Q4. How many bank holidays are there in Haryana in July 2026? There are 7 bank holiday days in Haryana in July 2026 — 4 Sundays (5, 12, 19, 26 July), 2 bank Saturdays (11 and 25 July), and 1 gazetted holiday on a weekday (31 July). Banks are open on the 1st Saturday (4 July) and 3rd Saturday (18 July).
Q5. What is the significance of Bhai Makhan Shah Labana in Sikh history? Bhai Makhan Shah Labana was a merchant who identified Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji as the rightful ninth Sikh Guru at Bakala in the seventeenth century. When many claimants appeared after the passing of Guru Har Krishan Ji, he tested each with only 2 gold mohurs from his vowed 500. Only Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji identified the full amount without being told — proving his divine knowledge. Bhai Makhan Shah’s famous cry of “Ladho re! Guru ladhiyan re!” (I have found the Guru!) is one of the most beloved stories in Sikh tradition.
Conclusion
The Haryana Calendar July 2026 tells a story with its dates — and it is the story of courage. Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanzara, who burned his own home to protect his Guru’s dignity. Bhai Makhan Shah Labana, whose faith was sharp enough to see through deception and whose joy at finding his Guru rang out across a crowded town. Kavi Baaje Bhagat, whose poetry broke the barriers of caste and ritual to speak to the heart of the simplest farmer. Maharaja Daksh Prajapati, whose story in the Puranas reminds us of the cost of pride. And then, towering above all of them in July 2026, the indomitable Shaheed Udham Singh — whose twenty-one-year vow, fulfilled on one morning in Westminster, London, told the world that India remembered, and that the price of innocent blood is never forgotten.