September is one of the busiest and most culturally rich months in Jharkhand, bringing together major Hindu festivals, a nationally observed day for teachers, and one of the state’s most cherished tribal festivals — Karma Puja. If you’re searching for the Jharkhand Calendar 2026 September, 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 exams, 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 September – Full Festival & Holiday List
Here’s the complete day-wise list of festivals and holidays for September 2026 in Jharkhand:
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 September | Friday | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 05 September | Saturday | Teachers’ Day | Observance |
| 07 September | Monday | Aja Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 10 September | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) | Religious / Panchang |
| 11 September | Friday | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Religious / Panchang |
| 12 September | Saturday | 2nd Saturday | Bank Holiday |
| 14 September | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Executive Holiday |
| 14 September | Monday | Hindi Diwas | Observance |
| 17 September | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja | Executive Holiday |
| 17 September | Thursday | Kanya Sankranti | Religious / Panchang |
| 20 September | Sunday | Radha Ashtami | Religious Observance |
| 22 September | Tuesday | Karma Puja | Executive Holiday |
| 22 September | Tuesday | Parivartini Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 23 September | Wednesday | Karma Puja (Phulkhasi) | Executive Holiday |
| 24 September | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) | Religious / Panchang |
| 26 September | Saturday | Anant Chaturdashi | Religious Observance |
| 26 September | Saturday | 4th Saturday | Bank Holiday |
| 27 September | Sunday | Bhadrapada Purnima / Pitru Paksha Begins | Religious / Panchang |
| 29 September | Tuesday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Religious / Panchang |
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.
Detailed Look at September 2026 Festivals and Holidays in Jharkhand
Janmashtami – 4 September (Friday)
The month opens with Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. Temples across Jharkhand come alive with midnight prayers, devotional singing, and reenactments of stories from Krishna’s childhood. Many devotees observe a day-long fast, breaking it only after midnight, believed to be the exact time of his birth. It’s recognized as a gazetted holiday across the state.
Teachers’ Day – 5 September (Saturday)
Teachers’ Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and a renowned philosopher and educator. Schools and colleges across Jharkhand organize special programs where students express gratitude to their teachers, often with performances, cultural events, and sometimes a day where senior students take on teaching roles for fun.
Aja Ekadashi – 7 September (Monday)
Aja Ekadashi falls in the Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. Devotees observe a fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believing it removes past sins and brings peace and prosperity.
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) – 10 September (Thursday)
Pradosh Vrat is a twice-monthly fasting ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the Trayodashi (13th day) of each lunar fortnight. Devotees pray for good health and the removal of obstacles on this day.
Bhadrapada Amavasya – 11 September (Friday)
This no-moon day falls within the Bhadrapada month and is traditionally significant for ancestral worship and acts of charity, setting a quiet, reflective tone just before the busier festival dates later in the month.
Ganesh Chaturthi – 14 September (Monday)
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm across Jharkhand. Beautifully crafted idols of Ganesha are installed in homes and community pandals, with prayers, cultural programs, and processions continuing for several days before the idols are eventually immersed in water. It’s observed as an executive holiday in the state.
Hindi Diwas – 14 September (Monday)
Coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi this year, Hindi Diwas commemorates the day Hindi was adopted as one of India’s official languages in 1949. Schools, government offices, and cultural institutions across Jharkhand mark the day with essay competitions, poetry recitations, and seminars celebrating the language.
Vishwakarma Puja – 17 September (Thursday)
Vishwakarma Puja honors Lord Vishwakarma, revered as the divine architect and craftsman of the universe. Factories, workshops, industrial units, and offices across Jharkhand — a state with a strong industrial and mining base — pause to worship tools, machinery, and equipment on this day, seeking blessings for safety and productivity in the year ahead. It’s observed as an executive holiday.
Kanya Sankranti – 17 September (Thursday)
Falling on the same day as Vishwakarma Puja, Kanya Sankranti marks the sun’s transition into the Virgo zodiac sign as per the solar calendar, adding an astrological dimension to this already significant date.
Radha Ashtami – 20 September (Sunday)
Radha Ashtami celebrates the birth of Radha, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna and a symbol of pure devotion. Temples dedicated to Radha-Krishna see special decorations and prayers, with many devotees observing a fast in her honor.
Karma Puja – 22 September (Tuesday)
Karma Puja, also known as Karam or Jitiya in some regions, stands as one of the most significant tribal festivals in Jharkhand, observed primarily by the Oraon, Munda, and other indigenous communities. The festival centers around the worship of the Karam tree, a symbol of strength, prosperity, and good fortune. A branch of the tree is ceremonially brought into the village, and young men and women perform traditional songs and dances through the night around it, seeking blessings for a good harvest and the wellbeing of their families. It’s observed as an executive holiday.
Parivartini Ekadashi – 22 September (Tuesday)
Falling on the same day as Karma Puja, Parivartini Ekadashi is observed in the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. According to tradition, this is the day Lord Vishnu changes his sleeping position during his cosmic slumber, and devotees observe a fast believing it carries the merit equivalent to worshipping Lord Vamana.
Karma Puja (Phulkhasi) – 23 September (Wednesday)
The Karma Puja celebrations continue into a second day known as Phulkhasi, involving continued rituals, immersion ceremonies for the Karam branch, and community feasting, much like the extended celebrations seen during Sarhul earlier in the year.
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) – 24 September (Thursday)
The second Pradosh Vrat of the month falls on this date, with devotees continuing the tradition of fasting and prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva for health and protection.
Anant Chaturdashi – 26 September (Saturday)
Anant Chaturdashi marks the culmination of the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, when Ganesha idols installed earlier in the month are ceremonially immersed in rivers, ponds, or other water bodies. The day is also dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu in his Anant (infinite) form, with devotees tying a sacred thread (Ananta Sutra) around their wrists for protection and prosperity.
Bhadrapada Purnima / Pitru Paksha Begins – 27 September (Sunday)
This full moon day marks the end of the Bhadrapada month and the beginning of Pitru Paksha, a solemn sixteen-day period dedicated to honoring one’s ancestors through Shraddha rituals, offerings, and acts of charity. Many families across Jharkhand observe specific rituals during this period based on the date their ancestors passed away.
Sankashti Chaturthi – 29 September (Tuesday)
The month closes with the regular monthly observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, where devotees fast through the day and break their fast after sighting the moon in the evening.
Bank Holidays in September 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 September 2026, this translates to:
- All Sundays – 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th September
- 12 September (Saturday) – 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
- 26 September (Saturday) – 4th Saturday Bank Holiday
Banks will also remain closed on Janmashtami (4 September), a gazetted holiday. With so many executive holidays clustered in the middle of the month around Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja, and Karma Puja, it’s worth checking with your specific bank branch, as regional observance can sometimes affect working hours even on days that aren’t strict bank holidays.
How to Use This Calendar Effectively
- Government employees should note that Janmashtami is the only gazetted holiday this month, while Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja, and both days of Karma Puja are executive holidays that may vary by department.
- Bank customers should plan around the four Sunday closures, two Saturday holidays, and Janmashtami.
- Industrial and manufacturing businesses should note Vishwakarma Puja (17 September), which often affects operations across factories and workshops throughout the state.
- Communities celebrating Karma Puja should set aside 22 and 23 September for one of Jharkhand’s most vibrant tribal festivals.
- Families observing Pitru Paksha should mark 27 September as the start of this sixteen-day period, useful for planning Shraddha ceremonies around specific ancestral dates.
Karma Puja: A Festival at the Heart of Jharkhand’s Identity
Karma Puja deserves special attention because it represents one of the purest expressions of Jharkhand’s tribal heritage. Unlike festivals that have spread nationally, Karma Puja remains deeply rooted in the specific agricultural rhythms and spiritual beliefs of the Oraon, Munda, Kharia, and other communities native to the region. The worship of the Karam tree, the all-night singing and dancing, and the two-day structure culminating in Phulkhasi reflect a festival that has been passed down through generations largely unchanged. For anyone wanting to understand the living culture of Jharkhand beyond its more widely known festivals, Karma Puja offers a genuine window into that world.
Jharkhand Calendar vs National Calendar – What’s Different?
While Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Teachers’ Day are recognized nationally, Karma Puja is a festival you’re unlikely to find highlighted on a generic Indian calendar, despite its deep importance to Jharkhand’s tribal communities. This is precisely the gap a localized calendar like this one fills — bringing visibility to festivals that matter enormously within the state but rarely make it onto broader, national radar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Karma Puja, and when is it celebrated in 2026? Karma Puja is a major tribal festival in Jharkhand centered around worship of the Karam tree. In 2026, it’s celebrated over two days — 22 September and 23 September (Phulkhasi).
Q2. How many gazetted holidays are there in Jharkhand in September 2026? September 2026 has one gazetted holiday: Janmashtami, observed on 4 September.
Q3. Is Vishwakarma Puja a public holiday in Jharkhand? Vishwakarma Puja (17 September 2026) is observed as an executive holiday, particularly relevant for industrial units, factories, and workshops across the state.
Q4. When does Pitru Paksha begin in 2026? Pitru Paksha begins on 27 September 2026, coinciding with Bhadrapada Purnima, and continues for sixteen days.
Q5. How many bank holidays are there in September 2026? Apart from Sundays, banks remain closed on the 2nd Saturday (12 September), the 4th Saturday (26 September), and Janmashtami (4 September).
Q6. What happens on Anant Chaturdashi? Anant Chaturdashi (26 September 2026) marks the immersion of Ganesh idols installed during Ganesh Chaturthi and is also dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu in his infinite form.