India Public Holidays
India has three gazetted national holidays observed across the whole country; most other holidays are religious and vary by state, reflecting the country's many faiths and regions.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
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Independence Day
15 August 2026 (Saturday), in 43 days
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The holidays that matter most in India
Republic Day
Republic Day (26 January) marks the day the Constitution of India came into force in 1950.
Independence Day
Independence Day (15 August) commemorates independence from British rule in 1947.
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) marks the birth of Mahatma Gandhi in 1869 and is observed nationally as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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How public holidays work in India
Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in India treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
Get India holidays in your shared calendar, automatically
Stop copying dates across by hand. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to India's national and religious holidays, keeps them current, and shares them on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does India have?
India has 17 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in India?
The next holiday is Independence Day on 15 August 2026 (Saturday).
Can I add India holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to India's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.