Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a union territory in India. It was formed out of four territories of former French India.
When are the next Public holidays in Puducherry?
Upcoming Holidays
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Vinayagar Chathurthi
Sep 14, . Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, ... -
Mahatma Gandhi Birthday
Oct 2, . Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated across India to mark the birthday of ... -
Ayudha Pooja
Oct 19, . On Ayudha Puja, the ninth day of Navaratri, many common and seemingly mundane tools and ... -
Puducherry Liberation Day
Nov 1, . The de facto transfer or merger of Puducherry and other French colonies with India came ... -
Diwali
Nov 8, . Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light ... -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ...
List of Holidays in Puducherry in 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Thursday | Pongal | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Thiruvalluvar Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Republic Day | Public Holiday | |
| Saturday | Ramzan | Regional Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Bank Holiday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | Regional Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Tamil New Year | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Labour Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Thursday | Bakrid | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | De jure Transfer Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Maulud Nabi | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Vinayagar Chathurthi | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Birthday | Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Ayudha Pooja | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Puducherry Liberation Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Diwali | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Regional Holiday |
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