If you are looking for the MP Calendar 2026 December, you have come to exactly the right place. December 2026 is a month of transition, reflection, and celebration — it is the last chapter of the year, carrying with it a beautiful mix of Hindu religious observances, national significance, and global festivities. From sacred Ekadashis and Margashirsha Purnima to the joy of Christmas and the excitement of New Year’s Eve, December 2026 offers something meaningful for every person across Madhya Pradesh.
In this comprehensive guide, we have covered the complete Madhya Pradesh Calendar December 2026 — including every festival, public holiday, bank holiday, vrat tithi, and auspicious date — so you can plan your personal, professional, and spiritual life with confidence throughout the final month of 2026.
MP Calendar 2026 December – Complete Festival & Holiday Table
Below is the full, day-by-day festival and holiday list for December 2026 as observed across Madhya Pradesh:
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 04 December | Friday | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| 05 December | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 07 December | Monday | Masik Shivaratri |
| 09 December | Wednesday | Margashirsha Amavasya |
| 12 December | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 16 December | Wednesday | Dhanu Sankranti |
| 20 December | Sunday | Mokshada Ekadashi / Gita Jayanti |
| 21 December | Monday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 24 December | Thursday | Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 27 December | Sunday | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 31 December | Thursday | New Year’s Eve |
Public Holidays in December 2026 – Madhya Pradesh
The following are the confirmed public and gazetted holidays in the MP Calendar December 2026, on which government offices, schools, and most public institutions remain closed:
Christmas Day – 25 December 2026 (Friday)
Christmas is a national gazetted public holiday observed across all states in India, including Madhya Pradesh. Government offices, banks, schools, and many private establishments remain closed. The Christian community across MP — especially in Bhopal, Jabalpur, Indore, and Gwalior — celebrates Christmas with midnight masses, carol singing, church decorations, and festive gatherings.
Note on Regional Holidays: Depending on official government notifications, some additional dates such as Mokshada Ekadashi or Margashirsha Purnima may be declared local or optional holidays for certain government departments in Madhya Pradesh. Always check the latest official MP government gazette for confirmed holiday notifications.
Bank Holidays in December 2026 – Madhya Pradesh
As per the Reserve Bank of India’s calendar, all banks in Madhya Pradesh remain closed on the following dates in December 2026:
- 12 December 2026 (2nd Saturday) – All banks closed
- 26 December 2026 (4th Saturday) – All banks closed
- 25 December (Christmas Day) – All banks closed (gazetted national holiday)
- All Sundays (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th December) – Regular weekly bank closures
Plan all important banking transactions, NEFT/RTGS transfers, loan EMI arrangements, and financial work well in advance to avoid inconvenience on these dates.
Important Festivals in December 2026
Utpanna Ekadashi – 4 December 2026 (Friday)
Utpanna Ekadashi is one of the most spiritually significant Ekadashis of the Hindu calendar. It falls on the Ekadashi (eleventh day) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. According to Hindu scripture, Utpanna Ekadashi holds a special place because it is believed to be the day when Ekadashi herself was born — emerging from Lord Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Observing a fast on this day, performing Vishnu Sahasranama parayana, and spending the night in devotional singing are considered highly meritorious acts. Devotees across Madhya Pradesh observe this Ekadashi with deep sincerity.
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) – 5 December 2026 (Saturday)
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi (thirteenth day) of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha every month. The Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat in December falls on Saturday, making it a Shani Pradosh — which carries additional significance for Lord Shiva devotees. Shani Pradosh is considered especially powerful for relieving hardships caused by Saturn (Shani) in one’s horoscope. Devotees fast throughout the day, visit Shiva temples during the Pradosh Kaal (twilight hour around sunset), offer bilva leaves, and perform abhishek of the Shiva Linga.
Masik Shivaratri – 7 December 2026 (Monday)
Masik Shivaratri falls on the Chaturdashi (fourteenth day) of Krishna Paksha every month. It is a monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated by his devotees across Madhya Pradesh with fasting, night-long prayers, and special puja at Shiva temples. December’s Masik Shivaratri is especially significant as it falls in the sacred Margashirsha month. Ujjain, home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga — one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas in India — witnesses large gatherings of Shiva devotees on this day.
Margashirsha Amavasya – 9 December 2026 (Wednesday)
Margashirsha Amavasya is the new moon day of the Margashirsha month. It holds great importance for performing Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings) and Shraddha rituals in honor of deceased family members. People across Madhya Pradesh visit sacred rivers — especially the Narmada, Shipra, and Betwa — to offer tarpan to their ancestors on this day. Donations and charity performed on Amavasya are believed to bring blessings of peace and liberation to both the giver and the departed souls.
Dhanu Sankranti – 16 December 2026 (Wednesday)
Dhanu Sankranti marks the entry of the Sun into the Sagittarius (Dhanu) zodiac sign. In the Hindu religious calendar, Sankranti dates are considered auspicious for performing charity, taking holy dips in sacred rivers, and visiting temples. The Dhanu month (Sagittarius season) also holds special agricultural and seasonal significance — it marks the beginning of the intense winter period in central India. Many communities across Madhya Pradesh observe this transition with prayers, daan (charitable giving), and visits to temples and ghats.
Mokshada Ekadashi / Gita Jayanti – 20 December 2026 (Sunday)
Mokshada Ekadashi is one of the most sacred and spiritually powerful Ekadashis in the entire Hindu calendar. The word “Mokshada” means “the one that grants liberation (moksha).” Fasting on this day and performing sincere devotion to Lord Vishnu is believed to free the soul from the cycle of birth and death — not only for the devotee but also for their ancestors. It is the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.
What makes December 20, 2026 extraordinarily special is that Gita Jayanti — the birth anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita — also falls on the same day. According to Hindu tradition, it was on Mokshada Ekadashi that Lord Krishna delivered the sacred discourse of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. This makes December 20, 2026 one of the most auspicious single days of the entire year. Temples, spiritual organizations, and ashrams across Madhya Pradesh organize special Gita path (recitations), discourses, and bhajan programs. In Ujjain, Omkareshwar, and Chitrakoot — major spiritual centers of MP — the celebrations are particularly grand.
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) – 21 December 2026 (Monday)
The Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat in December falls on Monday — making it a Soma Pradosh or Saumya Pradosh. Monday is the day of the Moon (Soma) and is naturally associated with Lord Shiva, making Soma Pradosh especially auspicious among all Pradosh Vrat days. Shiva devotees who observe this fast are believed to be blessed with mental peace, good health, and fulfillment of desires. Temples across MP hold special Shiva Puja programs during the Pradosh Kaal on this evening.
Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti – 24 December 2026 (Thursday)
Margashirsha Purnima is the full moon day of the sacred Margashirsha month. It is considered one of the most auspicious Purnimas of the year. People observe fasts, take holy dips in rivers before sunrise, offer prayers to the moon, and donate food and clothing to the needy. The spiritual merit of bathing in the Narmada or Shipra on Margashirsha Purnima is believed to be immense.
Dattatreya Jayanti is also celebrated on the same day — the birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya, who is revered as the divine incarnation of the Holy Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh combined in one form). Lord Dattatreya is especially revered in the Nath tradition and by spiritual seekers across India. Temples dedicated to Lord Dattatreya across Madhya Pradesh hold special puja, abhishek, and devotional programs on this day. Devotees read or listen to the Avadhuta Gita and the Dattatreya Stotram as part of their observance.
Christmas Day – 25 December 2026 (Friday)
Christmas is celebrated across the world to mark the birth of Jesus Christ and is one of the most universally joyous occasions of the year. In Madhya Pradesh, Christmas is observed with great warmth and community spirit. Churches in Bhopal, Jabalpur, Indore, and Gwalior — cities with significant Christian communities — are beautifully decorated with lights, stars, and nativity scenes. Midnight Mass services are held on the night of December 24th. Schools and colleges often hold Christmas celebrations with carol singing, gift exchanges, and cultural programs before the holiday break. Christmas Day is a national public holiday across India.
Sankashti Chaturthi – 27 December 2026 (Sunday)
Sankashti Chaturthi in December falls on Sunday, the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Poush. Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a fast throughout the day and break it only after sighting the moon at night, following the reading of the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha. Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, and this monthly vrat is observed with great faith by millions of devotees across Madhya Pradesh. The December Sankashti is significant as it marks one of the last major religious observances of the year 2026.
New Year’s Eve – 31 December 2026 (Thursday)
New Year’s Eve is not a religious festival but it is certainly the most universally celebrated occasion to close out December 2026. Across cities like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur, New Year’s Eve is marked with cultural events, musical performances, restaurant gatherings, countdown celebrations, and fireworks displays. Hotels, resorts, and public venues organize special New Year’s parties and events. For many families across MP, December 31st is a time to reflect on the passing year and welcome 2027 with hope, gratitude, and new resolutions.
MP Calendar December 2026 – Vrat & Tithi Summary Table
| Vrat / Tithi | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Utpanna Ekadashi | 04 December | Friday |
| Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha / Shani Pradosh) | 05 December | Saturday |
| Masik Shivaratri | 07 December | Monday |
| Margashirsha Amavasya | 09 December | Wednesday |
| Dhanu Sankranti | 16 December | Wednesday |
| Mokshada Ekadashi / Gita Jayanti | 20 December | Sunday |
| Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha / Soma Pradosh) | 21 December | Monday |
| Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti | 24 December | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Friday |
| Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 December | Sunday |
| New Year’s Eve | 31 December | Thursday |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the public holidays in Madhya Pradesh in December 2026?
The confirmed national public holiday in MP in December 2026 is Christmas Day on 25 December (Friday). Depending on official government notifications, some additional local or optional holidays may also be observed.
Q2. When is Christmas in 2026 and is it a holiday in MP?
Christmas 2026 falls on Friday, 25 December 2026. It is a national gazetted public holiday across all states in India, including Madhya Pradesh. All government offices and banks remain closed.
Q3. What are the bank holidays in December 2026 in Madhya Pradesh?
Banks in Madhya Pradesh will remain closed on 2nd Saturday (12 Dec), 4th Saturday (26 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), and all four Sundays of the month.
Q4. When is Mokshada Ekadashi in 2026?
Mokshada Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, 20 December 2026. It is one of the most spiritually significant Ekadashis of the entire year.
Q5. When is Gita Jayanti in 2026?
Gita Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026 — the same day as Mokshada Ekadashi. It celebrates the day Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Conclusion
We hope this complete guide to the MP Calendar 2026 December has helped you plan your month thoroughly. December 2026 is a beautiful and spiritually rich month — one that balances the sacred with the celebratory. From the profound liberation promised by Mokshada Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti, to the full moon grace of Margashirsha Purnima, the joy of Christmas, and the energy of New Year’s Eve — this month carries the full spectrum of human experience: devotion, gratitude, family, and hope.