The Governor of Jharkhand has declared the Holidays List of Jharkhand for the Year 2023.
Mr. Braj Madhav, Under Secretary to Government, Jharkhand has issued the notification dated 05 December 2022 in this regard.
Jharkhand Gazetted Holidays List 2023
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 January 2023 | Thursday |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | 18 February 2023 | Saturday |
| 3 | Holika Dahan | 07 March 2023 | Tuesday |
| 4 | Holi | 08 March 2023 | Wednesday |
| 5 | Ram Navami | 30 March 2023 | Thursday |
| 6 | Mahavir Jayanti | 04 April 2023 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Goof Friday | 07 April 2023 | Friday |
| 8 | Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April 2023 | Friday |
| 9 | Id-Ul-Fitr | 22 April 2023 | Saturday |
| 10 | Buddha Purnima | 05 May 2023 | Friday |
| 11 | Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | 29 June 2023 | Thursday |
| 12 | Muharram | 29 July 2023 | Saturday |
| 13 | Independence Day | 15 August 2023 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Janmashtami | 07 September 2023 | Thursday |
| 15 | Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birth Day of Prophet Mohammad) | 28 September 2023 | Thursday |
| 16 | Birth Day of Mahatma Gandhi | 02 October 2023 | Monday |
| 17 | Mahanavami | 23 October 2023 | Monday |
| 18 | Vijayadashmi | 24 October 2023 | Tuesday |
| 19 | Surya Shashthi Dala Chhath (Morning) | 20 November 2023 | Monday |
| 20 | Gurunanak Jayanti | 27 November 2023 | Monday |
| 21 | Christmas Day | 25 December 2023 | Monday |
According to the appearance of the moon, the date of the holiday fixed for Muslim Festivals can be changed.
Under the state government, the 5 days working week system in the secretariat and attached offices and the 6 days working week system in the regional offices will continue to be applicable.
Note: The Holidays mentioned below are falling on Sundays hence these have not been declared holidays separately, however in establishments where Sunday is a normal working day, there will be holidays on the dates given below.
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Sarhul | 23 April 2023 | Sunday |
| 2 | Karma Puja | 10 September 2023 | Sunday |
| 3 | Mahaashtami | 22 October 2023 | Sunday |
| 4 | Deepavali | 12 November 2023 | Sunday |
| 5 | Surya Shashthi Dala Chhath (Evening) | 19 November 2023 | Sunday |
Jharkhand Government Offices Holidays List 2023
Apart from the above 21 Gazetted Holidays, under the executive order, all Offices and Revenue Offices under the Jharkhand State Government will remain closed on below mentioned dates.
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Sohrai | 13 January 2023 | Friday |
| 2 | Makar Sankranti | 14 January 2023 | Saturday |
| 3 | Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | 23 January 2023 | Monday |
| 4 | Majdoor Diwas | 01 May 2023 | Monday |
| 5 | Rath Yatra | 20 June 2023 | Tuesday |
| 6 | Hool Diwas | 30 June 2023 | Friday |
| 7 | Vishwa Adivasi Diwas | 09 August 2023 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Raksha Bandhan | 30 August 2023 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 19 September 2023 | Tuesday |
| 10 | Dussehra (Mahasaptami) | 21 October 2023 | Saturday |
| 11 | Govardhan Puja | 13 November 2023 | Monday |
| 12 | Bhaiya Duj / Chitragupt Puja | 15 November 2023 | Wednesday |
| 13 | Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jayanti / Rajya Sthapana Diwas |
Note: The 3 Holidays mentioned below are falling on Sundays hence these have not been declared holidays separately, however, if any establishments where Sunday is a normal working day, there will be considered holidays on the below dates.
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Sant Ravidas Jayanti | 05 February 2023 | Sunday |
| 2 | Vishwakarma Puja | 17 September 2023 | Sunday |
| 3 | Shardiya Navratri / Kalash Sthapana | 15 October 2023 | Sunday |
Note: Below mentioned Holiday is falling on 26 January which is already declared as a Holiday for Republic Day hence it is not declared a holiday separately.
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Basant Panchami | 26 January 2023 | Thursday |
Jharkhand Bank Account Closure Holiday 2023
The below mentioned holiday is for Banks only. It will not be applicable to Government Establishments / Offices.
| Sl. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Annual Closing of Bank Account | 01 April 2023 | Saturday |
Download Official Notification
Jharkhand State Holidays List 2023 Notification [PDF]
Official Website
You may visit the Official Website for more details.
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