CSD Canteen Timings, Weekly Off and Holidays 2026

CSD (Canteen Stores Department) Canteen is Open on all Days except Weekly Off and Central Govt Holidays 2026

The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) operates its canteens every day of the year except for weekly off days and Central Government Holidays, following the same holiday schedule observed by Central Government Offices throughout India. With approximately 3700 Unit Run Canteens (URC) and 34 Depots located in various parts of India, CSD adheres to the guidelines set by the Department of Personnel and Training on Holidays. However, regional CSD offices will determine weekly off days. The opening time for both Depot and Unit Run Canteen (URC) is generally between 9:00 am to 9:30 am, with Depots closing at a regular time of 5:30 pm. URCs operate in the evening hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to ensure customer satisfaction, with URC staff receiving more time for lunch hour. Nevertheless, the total opening time for both URC and Depot will not exceed eight hours. URC canteen’s opening and closing times may vary depending on weather conditions and personnel working hours.

Gazetted Holidays for 2026 in CSD AFD Canteen

Holiday	Date	Day
Republic Day	26-Jan-2026	Friday
Holi	25-Mar-2026	Monday
Good Friday	29-Mar-2026	Friday
Id-ul-Fitr	11-Apr-2026	Thursday
Ram Navami	17-Apr-2026	Wednesday
Mahavir Jayanti	21-Apr-2026	Sunday
Buddha Purnima	23-May-2026	Thursday
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)	17-Jun-2026	Monday
Muharram	17-Jul-2026	Wednesday
Independence Day	15-Aug-2026	Thursday
Janmashtami	26-Aug-2026	Monday
Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad	16-Sep-2026	Monday
Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday	02-Oct-2026	Wednesday
Dussehra	12-Oct-2026	Saturday
Diwali (Deepavali)	31-Oct-2026	Thursday
Guru Nanak’s Birthday	15-Nov-2026	Friday
Christmas Day	25-Dec-2026	Wednesday

Restricted Holidays for 2026 in CSD AFD Canteen

New Year’s Day	01-Jan-2026	Monday
Lohri	13-Jan-2026	Saturday
Makar Sankranti	14-Jan-2026	Sunday
Magha Bihu / Pongal	15-Jan-2026	Monday
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday	17-Jan-2026	Wednesday
Hazarat Ali’s Birthday	25-Jan-2026	Thursday
Sri Panchami / Basant Panchami	14-Feb-2026	Wednesday
Shivaji Jayanti	19-Feb-2026	Monday
Guru Ravi Das’s Birthday	24-Feb-2026	Saturday
Swami Dayananda Saraswati’s Birthday	06-Mar-2026	Wednesday
Maha Shivratri	08-Mar-2026	Friday
Parsi New Year’s Day	24-Mar-2026	Sunday
Dolyatra	25-Mar-2026	Monday
Easter Sunday	31-Mar-2026	Sunday
Jamat-Ul-Vida	05-Apr-2026	Friday
Chaitra Sukladi / Cheti Chand / Ugadi / Gudi Padava	09-Apr-2026	Tuesday
Vaisakhi / Vishu	13-Apr-2026	Saturday
Meshadi / Vaisakhadi / Bohag Bihu	14-Apr-2026	Sunday
Rabindranath Tagore’s Birthday	08-May-2026	Wednesday
Rath Yatra	07-Jul-2026	Sunday
Parsi New Year’s Day / Nauraj	15-Aug-2026	Thursday
Raksha Bandhan	19-Aug-2026	Monday
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi	07-Sep-2026	Saturday
Onam (Thiru Onam)	15-Sep-2026	Sunday
Dussehra (Saptami)	10-Oct-2026	Thursday
Dussehra (Ashtami & Navami)	11-Oct-2026	Friday
Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday	17-Oct-2026	Thursday
Karwa Chauth	20-Oct-2026	Sunday
Naraka Chaturdasi	31-Oct-2026	Thursday
Govardhan Puja	02-Nov-2026	Saturday
Bhai Duj	03-Nov-2026	Sunday
Chhath Puja (Surya Shashthi)	07-Nov-2026	Thursday
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day	24-Nov-2026	Sunday
Christmas Eve	24-Dec-2026	Tuesday

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CSD Canteen Weekly Holiday

The Unit Run Canteen (URC) is a network of over 4000 canteens that cater to the needs of Armed Forces Personnel and Ex-Servicemen across India. It is important to note that all URC Canteens are open on Sundays, which is the weekly holiday for all beneficiaries. However, the CSD Canteen, which is a part of the URC network, remains closed on weekdays except for Saturdays and Sundays. It is worth mentioning that most URC canteens observe Wednesday as their weekly off day.

Is the CSD Canteen Open Tomorrow?

The canteens in all URC facilities are under the management of an administrative body appointed by the Canteen Stores Department (CSD). These canteens follow the same holiday schedule as the Central Government offices, including closures on announced holidays. Therefore, the CSD canteen will be closed on those occasions.

CSD Canteen Weekly Holiday

The CSD Canteen observes a weekly holiday for the convenience of its customers. While most Central Government offices are closed on Sundays and certain State Government offices on Saturdays, the Unit Run Canteens follow a different schedule. These canteens are closed on one weekday of their choosing, ensuring that they are open on all Sundays. This arrangement allows customers to conveniently purchase non-AFD items.

Is the CSD Canteen Open Today?

As per the URC management, the determination of the designated day off for sales will be made on a weekly basis, from Monday to Friday, with one of these weekdays being selected. It is worth noting that the majority of URCs continue their operations on Saturdays and Sundays.

CSD Canteen Timings on Sunday

The operating hours of CSD Canteens on Sundays deserve attention. It is worth noting that a majority of URC Canteens are accessible on this particular day. The rationale behind this decision lies in the fact that Armed Forces Personnel, Ex-Servicemen, and their respective family members are relieved from their regular duties on Sundays.

Bangalore CSD Canteen Holidays

Bangalore CSD Canteen Open and Close Timings and Weekly Holidays

• Bangalore 515 CSD Canteen Closed on Thursday
• Golden Palm CSD Canteen Closed on Monday
• RSI CSD Canteen Closed on Monday
• ASC CSD Canteen Closed on Monday
• MEG CSD Canteen Closed on Monday
• CH CSD Canteen Closed on Monday
• Training Command CSD Canteen Closed on Wednesday
• AF STN EAST CSD Canteen Closed on Wednesday
• AFTC CSD Canteen Closed on Monday

Chinkara Canteen

Chinkara Canteen Timings

1 April to 31 October

1 November to 31 March