Holidays · India
India Public Holidays 2026
🇮🇳 Complete list of national and public holidays in India for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Republic Day | Monday | national |
| March 4, 2026 | Holi Date varies (lunisolar) |
Wednesday | religious |
| March 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Lunar — subject to moon sighting |
Sunday | religious |
| March 27, 2026 | Ram Navami Date varies |
Friday | religious |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Friday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Buddha Purnima Date varies |
Friday | religious |
| August 15, 2026 | Independence Day | Saturday | national |
| September 4, 2026 | Janmashtami | Friday | religious |
| October 2, 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti | Friday | national |
| October 20, 2026 | Dussehra | Tuesday | religious |
| November 8, 2026 | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Sunday | religious |
| November 24, 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Tuesday | religious |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2027 | Republic Day | Tuesday | national |
| March 4, 2027 | Holi Date varies (lunisolar) |
Thursday | religious |
| March 22, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Lunar — subject to moon sighting |
Monday | religious |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Friday | national |
| March 27, 2027 | Ram Navami Date varies |
Saturday | religious |
| May 1, 2027 | Buddha Purnima Date varies |
Saturday | religious |
| August 15, 2027 | Independence Day | Sunday | national |
| September 4, 2027 | Janmashtami | Saturday | religious |
| October 2, 2027 | Gandhi Jayanti | Saturday | national |
| October 20, 2027 | Dussehra | Wednesday | religious |
| November 8, 2027 | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Monday | religious |
| November 24, 2027 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Wednesday | religious |
| December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Saturday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does India have?
13 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in India?
Diwali and Independence Day (August 15).
Are banks closed on these days in India?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.