November is, without question, the most significant month on Jharkhand’s entire calendar. It brings the nationwide joy of Diwali, the deeply devotional rigor of Chhath Puja, and — uniquely to this state — Jharkhand’s own Foundation Day, celebrated alongside the birth anniversary of the legendary Birsa Munda. If you’re searching for the Jharkhand Calendar 2026 November, this guide gives you the complete day-by-day breakdown of festivals, gazetted and executive holidays, and bank holidays, along with a free downloadable PDF for offline reference.
Whether you’re a government employee tracking holidays, a student planning around the Diwali-Chhath break, a bank customer managing transactions, or someone who follows the Panchang for fasting and puja days, this article has it all organized in one place.
Jharkhand Calendar 2026 November – Full Festival & Holiday List
Here’s the complete day-wise list of festivals and holidays for November 2026 in Jharkhand:
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 November | Thursday | Rama Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 06 November | Friday | Dhanteras / Dhanatrayodashi | Religious Observance |
| 08 November | Sunday | Diwali / Deepavali | Gazetted Holiday |
| 09 November | Monday | Govardhan Puja | Executive Holiday |
| 11 November | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj / Chitragupta Puja | Executive Holiday |
| 14 November | Saturday | 2nd Saturday | Bank Holiday |
| 15 November | Sunday | Chhath Puja (Evening Arghya) | Major Festival |
| 15 November | Sunday | Jharkhand State Foundation Day / Birsa Munda Jayanti | State Observance |
| 16 November | Monday | Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya) | Gazetted Holiday |
| 16 November | Monday | Vrishchika Sankranti | Religious / Panchang |
| 20 November | Friday | Devutthana Ekadashi / Prabodhini Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 21 November | Saturday | Tulsi Vivah | Religious Observance |
| 23 November | Monday | Vaikuntha Chaturdashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 24 November | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
| 24 November | Tuesday | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepawali | Religious Observance |
| 28 November | Saturday | 4th Saturday | Bank Holiday |
This table gives you the quick overview, but let’s go through each date in detail so you understand its significance and how it might affect your work, banking, or festival planning this month.
Download the Jharkhand Calendar 2026 November PDF
For offline access, you can download the complete Jharkhand Calendar for November 2026 in PDF format. It’s a handy, printable version you can pin on your wall, put up on an office notice board, or save on your phone for quick reference anytime.
Detailed Look at November 2026 Festivals and Holidays in Jharkhand
Rama Ekadashi – 5 November (Thursday)
The month opens with Rama Ekadashi, observed in the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month, traditionally seen as a preparatory fast leading into the Diwali festivities. Devotees pray to Lord Vishnu, seeking blessings of prosperity for the celebrations ahead.
Dhanteras / Dhanatrayodashi – 6 November (Friday)
Dhanteras marks the unofficial start of the Diwali festival period, dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and healing, along with the worship of wealth and prosperity. Families across Jharkhand traditionally purchase gold, silver, or new utensils on this day, believing it brings good fortune for the year ahead.
Diwali / Deepavali – 8 November (Sunday)
Diwali, the festival of lights, is among the most widely celebrated festivals across the entire country, and Jharkhand is no exception. Homes are decorated with diyas and rangoli, families perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening, and the night sky lights up with fireworks. As one of the most significant gazetted holidays of the year, offices, schools, and businesses across the state remain closed, allowing families to celebrate together.
Govardhan Puja – 9 November (Monday)
The day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from torrential rains, symbolizing protection and gratitude toward nature. Many households prepare an elaborate array of food offerings, known as Annakut, as part of the celebration. It’s observed as an executive holiday.
Bhai Dooj / Chitragupta Puja – 11 November (Wednesday)
Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, similar in spirit to Raksha Bandhan, with sisters performing an aarti for their brothers and praying for their long life. The same day is observed as Chitragupta Puja by many trading and business communities, honoring Lord Chitragupta, the keeper of records and accounts, often accompanied by the ceremonial worship of account books (Kalam Dawat Puja). It’s recognized as an executive holiday.
Chhath Puja (Evening Arghya) – 15 November (Sunday)
Chhath Puja is one of the most physically and spiritually demanding festivals observed in Jharkhand, dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. On this day, devotees offer the first Arghya (offering of water and prayers) to the setting sun, standing in rivers or ponds, having observed a rigorous fast without water since the previous day. The scale of devotion during Chhath — with entire families and communities gathering at riverbanks and ghats — makes it one of the most visually striking festivals of the year.
Jharkhand State Foundation Day / Birsa Munda Jayanti – 15 November (Sunday)
Falling on the very same day as Chhath Puja’s evening rituals, 15 November holds a place of singular importance for Jharkhand. It marks the day the state was formally carved out of Bihar in the year 2000, and it simultaneously honors the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the revered tribal leader who led a powerful movement against British colonial rule and exploitative land practices in the late nineteenth century. Statues of Birsa Munda are garlanded, government programs are held across the state, and cultural events celebrate both the formation of Jharkhand and the enduring legacy of one of its greatest sons. This dual observance makes 15 November arguably the single most meaningful date on the entire Jharkhand calendar.
Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya) – 16 November (Monday)
Chhath Puja concludes on this day with the second and final Arghya, offered to the rising sun at dawn. Having fasted without food or water for well over 24 hours, devotees complete their vrat after this morning ritual, marking the end of one of the most disciplined observances in the Hindu calendar. It’s recognized as a gazetted holiday, allowing the widespread participation this festival demands.
Vrishchika Sankranti – 16 November (Monday)
Falling on the same day as the concluding rituals of Chhath Puja, Vrishchika Sankranti marks the sun’s transition into the Scorpio zodiac sign as per the solar calendar.
Devutthana Ekadashi / Prabodhini Ekadashi – 20 November (Friday)
This date carries special significance as it marks the end of Chaturmas, the four-month period of Lord Vishnu’s cosmic rest that began with Devshayani Ekadashi back in July. According to tradition, Lord Vishnu awakens from his slumber on this day, and with that, the period considered inauspicious for weddings and other major ceremonies comes to a close. From this date onward, families across Jharkhand can once again schedule weddings, housewarmings, and other significant life events.
Tulsi Vivah – 21 November (Saturday)
Tulsi Vivah celebrates the symbolic marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to Lord Vishnu, marking the formal start of the wedding season in Hindu tradition. Households perform this ceremony with the same rituals as a real wedding, complete with decorations and prayers, often as the very first “wedding” celebrated after the end of Chaturmas.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi – 23 November (Monday)
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is observed with joint worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, believed to bring exceptional spiritual merit. Some traditions hold that worshipping both deities together on this day grants entry to Vaikuntha, the celestial abode of Lord Vishnu.
Guru Nanak Jayanti – 24 November (Tuesday)
Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. Gurudwaras across Jharkhand hold special prayers, Kirtan (devotional singing), and community meals (Langar) open to all, regardless of faith. It’s observed as a gazetted holiday across the state.
Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepawali – 24 November (Tuesday)
Coinciding with Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima marks the full moon of the Kartik month and is celebrated as Dev Deepawali, or the “Diwali of the Gods.” Rows of diyas are lit along riverbanks and temple premises, creating a scene of remarkable beauty, particularly in areas near sacred rivers.
Bank Holidays in November 2026
As per the RBI’s holiday schedule, banks in Jharkhand remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In November 2026, this translates to:
- All Sundays – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th November
- 14 November (Saturday) – 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
- 28 November (Saturday) – 4th Saturday Bank Holiday
Banks will also remain closed on gazetted holidays including Diwali (8 November), Chhath Puja Morning Arghya (16 November), and Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 November). Given how many festival-linked closures fall in the first half of the month, it’s strongly advisable to complete essential banking work before the Diwali-Chhath stretch begins.
How to Use This Calendar Effectively
- Government employees should plan leave carefully, as gazetted holidays this month include Diwali, Chhath Puja (Morning Arghya), and Guru Nanak Jayanti, alongside executive holidays for Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
- Bank customers should expect the month’s heaviest closure period between 8 and 16 November, spanning Diwali through Chhath Puja.
- Families observing Chhath Puja should prepare well in advance for 15 and 16 November, given the physical demands of the fast.
- Couples and families planning weddings should mark 20 November (Devutthana Ekadashi), as this is traditionally when the wedding season officially begins again after Chaturmas.
- Residents of Jharkhand should treat 15 November as a date worth genuinely engaging with — attending local programs or simply reflecting on the state’s formation and the legacy of Birsa Munda.
Jharkhand State Foundation Day and Birsa Munda Jayanti: The Heart of November
Of every date across this entire twelve-month calendar series, 15 November stands apart. It’s the one day that belongs to Jharkhand alone — not borrowed from a national festival calendar, not shared with neighboring states, but entirely its own. The formation of Jharkhand in 2000 represented the culmination of a long-standing demand for statehood rooted significantly in tribal identity and self-governance, and pairing this Foundation Day with Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary is a deliberate and meaningful choice. Birsa Munda, still referred to with deep reverence as “Bhagwan” by many in the region, led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) against British and exploitative feudal rule, dying in custody at just 25 years of age. His image is central to the state’s identity, appearing on government emblems and in public spaces throughout Jharkhand. For anyone wanting to understand what makes Jharkhand more than just a geographic entity, this date — and the story behind it — is the place to start.
Jharkhand Calendar vs National Calendar – What’s Different?
Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Guru Nanak Jayanti are celebrated nationwide, and Chhath Puja has grown well beyond its regional roots to be observed across much of northern and eastern India. But Jharkhand State Foundation Day is exclusively significant to this state, and no national calendar will highlight its connection to Birsa Munda’s legacy in the way a localized calendar can. This is exactly the kind of regional context that makes a Jharkhand-specific calendar genuinely useful, rather than just a repackaged national one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why is 15 November significant in Jharkhand? 15 November marks both Jharkhand State Foundation Day, commemorating the state’s formation in 2000, and Birsa Munda Jayanti, honoring the tribal freedom fighter’s birth anniversary.
Q2. How many gazetted holidays are there in Jharkhand in November 2026? November 2026 has three gazetted holidays: Diwali (8 November), Chhath Puja Morning Arghya (16 November), and Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 November).
Q3. When does Chhath Puja start and end in 2026? The main rituals culminate with the Evening Arghya on 15 November and the Morning Arghya on 16 November 2026, following days of preparatory fasting.
Q4. Can weddings be planned again after Devutthana Ekadashi? Yes, Devutthana Ekadashi (20 November 2026) marks the end of Chaturmas, after which the wedding season traditionally resumes, starting symbolically with Tulsi Vivah the next day.
Q5. How many bank holidays are there in November 2026? Apart from Sundays, banks remain closed on the 2nd Saturday (14 November), the 4th Saturday (28 November), and gazetted holidays including Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Q6. Who was Birsa Munda? Birsa Munda was a tribal freedom fighter who led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) against British colonial rule and exploitative land practices in the late 1800s. He remains one of the most revered figures in Jharkhand’s history.