| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Republic Day | National |
| 2026-03-04 | Holi | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-26 | Ram Navami | National |
| 2026-03-31 | Mahavira's Birthday | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-14 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Buddha Purnima | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2026-06-26 | Ashura | National |
| 2026-08-15 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-08-26 | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| 2026-09-04 | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | National |
| 2026-10-02 | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | National |
| 2026-10-20 | Dussehra | National |
| 2026-11-08 | Diwali (Deepavali) | National |
| 2026-11-24 | Guru Nanak's Birthday | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas | National |
About these holidays in India (2026)
Our India public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Republic Day
Republic Day marks the anniversary of the founding of a republic or of the adoption of a republican constitution. India observes it on 26 January with a large military and cultural parade in New Delhi, Italy on 2 June, Turkey on 29 October and Iran on 1 April. It is generally a public holiday characterised by official ceremonies, flag displays and speeches reviewing the institutions of the state.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It honours the devotion of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Families that can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow or camel and divide the meat into portions for family, friends and the poor.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.