Gazetted Holidays in India
India observes 18 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in India
- Independence DaySaturday, August 15, 2026
- Id-e-MiladWednesday, August 26, 2026
- JanmashtamiFriday, September 4, 2026
- Gandhi JayantiFriday, October 2, 2026
- DussehraTuesday, October 20, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | Public |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr | Public |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Rama Navami | Public |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Public |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad | Public |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmashtami | Public |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Public |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Public |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Public |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026