India Public Holidays 2026
18 public holidays · Official national calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| February 26 | Thursday | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| April 2 | Thursday | Hanuman Jayanti |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 25 | Saturday | Ram Navami |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| August 5 | Wednesday | Janmashtami |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| September 4 | Friday | Mawlid al-Nabi |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 12 | Monday | Navratri begins |
| October 22 | Thursday | Dussehra |
| November 7 | Saturday | Diwali |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.