India Public Holidays 2026
There are 17 public holidays in India in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Rath Yatra
16 July 2026 (Thursday), in 13 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 17 public holidays India marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic DayIndia's Republic Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Indian constitution. It is an annual gazetted holiday in India on January 26. |
| 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | HoliHoli is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days. |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Ramzan IdOne day of Eid-ul-Fitar, which marks the end of Ramadan, is a gazetted holiday in India. |
| 26 March 2026 | Thursday | Rama NavamiRama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Rama, the first son of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya. |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir JayantiMahavir Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in India |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayMany Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death on Good Friday. It is a gazetted holiday in India. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha PurnimaVesak, also known as Buddha Purnima, celebrates of Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | BakridFor India's more than 200 million Muslims, Bakrid, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the holiest days of the year. |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram/AshuraMuharram, or the Islamic New Year, is a public holiday in India. |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence DayIndia's Independence Day is an annual gazetted holiday on August 15 to commemorate the day India became an independent nation. |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Milad un-NabiMilad un-Nabi is a gazetted holiday in India and marks the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. |
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | JanmashtamiKrishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September. |
| 2 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi JayantiMahatma Gandhi's birthday is an annual gazetted holiday in India on October 2. |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | DussehraDussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is an Indian festival that celebrates good forces over evil forces. It spans for 10 days and is celebrated in varied traditions across India. |
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali/DeepavaliDiwali is a festival of physical and spiritual light celebrated in October or November each year. |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak JayantiGuru Nanak Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in India |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | ChristmasMany Christians celebrate Christmas Day, which is a gazetted holiday in India, on December 25 each year. |
Religious holidays in 2026
Religious dates many households in India mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | PongalMany southern states in India, particularly Tamil Nadu, celebrate Pongal as a thanksgiving for the good harvest season in mid-January every year. |
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Makar SankrantiMakar Sankranti is a restricted holiday in India |
| 23 January 2026 | Friday | Vasant PanchamiVasant Panchami, or India's spring festival, is a Hindu event that includes special rituals and highlights the start of spring. |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha ShivaratriMaha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | UgadiUgadi is a restricted holiday in India |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Gudi PadwaGudi Padwa is a restricted holiday in India |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| 16 July 2026 | Thursday | Rath YatraRath Yatra is a restricted holiday in India |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | OnamOnam is a restricted holiday in India |
| 28 August 2026 | Friday | Raksha BandhanRaksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister. |
| 14 September 2026 | Monday | Ganesh ChaturthiGanesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days. |
| 11 October 2026 | Sunday | First Day of Sharad NavratriFirst Day of Sharad Navratri is a observance and Hindu holiday in India |
| 17 October 2026 | Saturday | First Day of Durga Puja FestivitiesFirst Day of Durga Puja Festivities is a observance and Hindu holiday in India |
| 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Karaka ChaturthiKarwa Chauth is an annual one-day festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva and goddess Parvati. It is celebrated by all married Hindu women on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, which is usually in October. |
| 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai DujBhai Duj is a Hindu festival that celebrates the relationship between a brother and a sister on the second day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Kartika. |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) is a restricted holiday in India |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in India in 2026?
There are 17 public holidays in India in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in India?
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