Published: 15 October 2025PIBRajasthan
Rajasthan Government Declares Public Holidays for 2026; Khelo India University Games Announced
On October 16, 2025, the Government of Rajasthan declared the list of public and optional holidays for all state government offices during calendar year 2026. Major public holidays include Devanarayan Jayanti (Jan 25), Republic Day (Jan 26), Mahashivratri (Feb 15), Holi-Dhulandi (Mar 2-3), Ram Navami (Mar 26), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (Apr 14), and Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Jun 17).
Additionally, Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the 5th Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2025) will be held across 7 cities in Rajasthan — Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur — from November 24 to December 5, 2025. The 12-day event will feature 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (Kho-Kho), bringing together 4,448 athletes from 222 universities.
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Q: Discuss the administrative and sporting significance of Rajasthan's 2026 public holiday calendar and hosting of the 5th Khelo India University Games.
Answer (50 words):
On 16 October 2025 Rajasthan notified 2026 public holidays including Devanarayan Jayanti, Maharana Pratap Jayanti and Ambedkar Jayanti, reflecting cultural identity. The 5th Khelo India University Games run 24 November to 5 December 2025 across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, Bharatpur, hosting 5,000 athletes across 23 sports.
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Frequently asked questions
Where will the 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 be held?
The **5th Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2025)** will be held across **7 cities in Rajasthan** as announced by Union Sports Minister **Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya**. The dates and venues were announced alongside Rajasthan's 2026 holiday calendar in October 2025.
What major public holidays has Rajasthan declared for 2026?
Rajasthan declared public holidays for 2026 including **Devanarayan Jayanti (Jan 25), Republic Day (Jan 26), Mahashivratri (Feb 15), Holi-Dhulandi (Mar 2-3), Ram Navami (Mar 26), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (Apr 14), and Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Jun 17)**.
When did Rajasthan declare public holidays for 2026?
The **Government of Rajasthan** declared the list of public and optional holidays for all state government offices for **calendar year 2026 on October 16, 2025**.
What is the Khelo India University Games programme?
**Khelo India University Games (KIUG)** is a national multi-sport event organised by the Ministry of Sports for university-level athletes across India. The **5th edition (KIUG 2025)** was announced to be held across 7 cities in Rajasthan.
Who announced the 5th Khelo India University Games in Rajasthan?
**Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya** announced that the **5th Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2025)** would be held across 7 cities in Rajasthan, promoting sports infrastructure development and athletic talent in the state.
