India Public Holidays 2027
There are 14 public holidays in India in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Public holidays in 2027
The 14 public holidays India marks in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2027 | Tuesday | 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. |
| 6 March 2027 | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri/ShivaratriMaha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Ramzan IdOne day of Eid-ul-Fitar, which marks the end of Ramadan, is a gazetted holiday in India. |
| 22 March 2027 | Monday | 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. |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good FridayMany Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death on Good Friday. It is a gazetted holiday in India. |
| 15 April 2027 | Thursday | Rama NavamiRama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Rama, the first son of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | BakridFor India's more than 200 million Muslims, Bakrid, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the holiest days of the year. |
| 16 June 2027 | Wednesday | Muharram/AshuraMuharram, or the Islamic New Year, is a public holiday in India. |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Independence DayIndia's Independence Day is an annual gazetted holiday on August 15 to commemorate the day India became an independent nation. |
| 25 August 2027 | Wednesday | 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 2027 | Saturday | Mahatma Gandhi JayantiMahatma Gandhi's birthday is an annual gazetted holiday in India on October 2. |
| 9 October 2027 | Saturday | 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. |
| 29 October 2027 | Friday | Diwali/DeepavaliDiwali is a festival of physical and spiritual light celebrated in October or November each year. |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | ChristmasMany Christians celebrate Christmas Day, which is a gazetted holiday in India, on December 25 each year. |
Religious holidays in 2027
Religious dates many households in India mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 15 January 2027 | Friday | PongalMany southern states in India, particularly Tamil Nadu, celebrate Pongal as a thanksgiving for the good harvest season in mid-January every year. |
| 15 January 2027 | Friday | Makar SankrantiMakar Sankranti is a restricted holiday in India |
| 11 February 2027 | Thursday | Vasant PanchamiVasant Panchami, or India's spring festival, is a Hindu event that includes special rituals and highlights the start of spring. |
| 25 March 2027 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| 7 April 2027 | Wednesday | UgadiUgadi is a restricted holiday in India |
| 7 April 2027 | Wednesday | Gudi PadwaGudi Padwa is a restricted holiday in India |
| 5 July 2027 | Monday | Rath YatraRath Yatra is a restricted holiday in India |
| 17 August 2027 | Tuesday | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)Raksha 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. |
| 25 August 2027 | Wednesday | Janmashtami (Smarta)Janmashtami (Smarta) is a restricted holiday in India |
| 4 September 2027 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka 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. |
| 12 September 2027 | Sunday | OnamOnam is a restricted holiday in India |
| 30 September 2027 | Thursday | First Day of Sharad NavratriFirst Day of Sharad Navratri is a observance and Hindu holiday in India |
| 5 October 2027 | Tuesday | First Day of Durga Puja FestivitiesFirst Day of Durga Puja Festivities is a observance and Hindu holiday in India |
| 18 October 2027 | Monday | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)Karwa 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. |
| 31 October 2027 | Sunday | 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. |
| 4 November 2027 | Thursday | 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 2027?
There are 14 public holidays in India in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
What are the holiday dates for India in 2027?
Every public holiday for India in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.
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