Public holidays

🇮🇳India 2026

Public holidays
17
in 2026
Next holiday
Independence Day
in 36d
Long weekends
7
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
4
M
1
A
2
M
1
J
J
2
A
1
S
2
O
2
N
1
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
26
Jan
Republic Day
Monday
165d ago Public
4
Mar
Holi
Wednesday
128d ago Public
21
Mar
Eid al-Fitr
Saturday · Id-ul-Fitr
111d ago Public
26
Mar
Rama Navami
Thursday
106d ago Public
31
Mar
Mahavir Jayanti
Tuesday
101d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday
98d ago Public
1
May
Buddha Purnima
Friday
70d ago Public
27
May
Eid al-Adha
Wednesday · Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
44d ago Public
26
Jun
Muharram
Friday
14d ago Public
15
Aug
Independence Day
Saturday
in 36d Public
26
Aug
Milad un-Nabi
Wednesday · Id-e-Milad
in 47d Public
4
Sep
Janmashtami
Friday
in 56d Public
2
Oct
Gandhi Jayanti
Friday · Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
in 84d Public
20
Oct
Dussehra
Tuesday
in 102d Public
8
Nov
Diwali
Sunday
in 121d Public
24
Nov
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Tuesday
in 137d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday
in 168d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in India

In 2026, India has 17 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 4. 2 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Muharram (June 26) to Independence Day (August 15): 50 days.

The first holiday of the year is Republic Day (January 26) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).

Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Republic Day
January 26 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Buddha Purnima
May 1 · Friday
Muharram
June 26 · Friday
Janmashtami
September 4 · Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
October 2 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does India have in 2026?+
India has 17 official public holidays in 2026, with March being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in India?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is Republic Day, on January 26.
How many long weekends are there in India in 2026?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in India?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Eid al-Fitr (March 21), Independence Day (August 15), Diwali (November 8).