Calendar & Information for India Public Holidays 2026

by Yuan Wu

October 16, 2024

India Public Holidays 2026 – Brief Introduction

India has 28 states and 8 union territories, and each of these regions is home to diverse cultures. Each state in India celebrates its unique festivals, while some holidays are observed across the nation. Trip.com has sorted out the list of public holidays for you to refer to.

Public holidays in India typically mark significant historical events, religious festivals, and important personalities. For locals and tourists alike, these holidays offer an insight into India's multifaceted cultural identity and a chance to participate in its vibrant festivities.

The list of official India public holidays 2026 released by the Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is as follows.

India Public Holidays 2025 (Compulsory Holiday)	Observed Date	Day of Week
Republic Day	January 26, 2025	Sunday
Holi	March 14, 2025	Friday
Id-ul-Fitr	March 29, 2025	Saturday
Mahavir Jayanti	April 10, 2025	Thursday
Ram Navami	April 17, 2025	Thursday
Good Friday	April 18, 2025	Friday
Budha Purnirna	May 12, 2025	Monday
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)	June 6, 2025	Friday
Muharram	July 6, 2025	Sunday
Independence Day	August 15, 2025	Friday
Janmashtami (Vaishnva)	August 15, 2025	Friday
Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)	September 5, 2025	Friday
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday	October 2, 2025	Thursday
Dussehra	October 2, 2025	Thursday
Diwali (Deepavali)	October 20, 2025	Monday
Guru Nanak's Birthday	November 5, 2025	Wednesday
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Thursday

India’s vibrant culture is reflected in her long list of festivals, and it will be a great task to go through them one by one. The article will be focusing on the compulsory holidays for offices located in Delhi/New Delhi. Please note that many institutions in India follow a 6-day working week with Sunday as the day off.

India Public Holidays 2026 – Republic Day

January 26, 2025 (Sunday)

In 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect, and Republic Day is the day to commemorate this significant moment for India. On this day, there will be parades and ceremonies which include a booming 21-gun salute.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
January 24, 2025 (Friday) to January 26, 2025 (Sunday)	3 days	January 24, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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The Indian National Flag

India Public Holidays 2026 – Holi

March 14, 2025 (Friday)

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is an ancient Hindu religious festival that celebrates love and joy. You will find people smearing each other with colors using water guns, balloons and colored powder!

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
March 14, 2025 (Friday) to March 17, 2025 (Monday)	4 days	March 17, 2025 ()	1 day

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Holi: The Festival of Colors

India Public Holidays 2026 – Id-ul-Fitr

March 29, 2025 (Saturday)

Id-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid al-Fitr, is an Islamic festival marking the end of the fasting of Ramadan.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
March 28, 2025 (friday) to March 30, 2025 (Sunday)	3 days	March 28, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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India Public Holidays 2026 – Mahavir Jayanti

April 10, 2025 (Thursday)

Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism. This day is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Jain community

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
April 10, 2025 (Thursday) to April 13, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	April 11, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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India Public Holidays 2026 – Good Friday

April 18, 2025 (Friday)

Good Friday is a Christian holiday, and this day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
April 18, 2025 (Friday) to April 21, 2025 (Monday)	4 days	April 21, 2025 (Monday)	1 day

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Statue of Jesus Christ

India Public Holidays 2026 – Ram Navami

April 17, 2025 (Thursday)

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Rama who is the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
April 17, 2025 (Thursday) to April 20, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	April 18, 2025 (TFriday)	1 day

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Statues of Lord Rama, Sita Mata, and Laxman

India Public Holidays 2026 – Buddha Purnima

May 12, 2025 (Monday)

Buddha Purnima is an important Buddhist festival celebrating the birth of Buddha.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
May 9, 2025 (Friday) to May 12, 2025 (Monday)	4 days	May 9, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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A painting of Buddha at the Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple

India Public Holidays 2026 – Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

June 6, 2025 (Friday)

Id-ul-Zuha, also known as Eid-ul-Zuha, is the other major Islamic holiday. This holiday honors Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to God, and it is celebrated on a larger scale as compared to Id-ul-Fitr.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
June 5, 2025 (Thursday) to June 8, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	June 5, 2025 (Thursday)	1 day

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The Eid celebration at Jama Masjid

India Public Holidays 2026 – Muharram

July 6, 2025 (Sunday)

Muharram is the Islamic New Year and it is considered a holy month. The way of commemorating this special date varies between different Islamic sects.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
July 4, 2025 (Friday) to July 6, 2025 (Sunday)	3 days	July 4, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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Jama Masjid in New Delhi

India Public Holidays 2026 – Independence Day

August 15, 2025 (Friday)

Independence Day celebrates the country’s independence from the United Kingdom. On this day, the Prime Minister will present the annual speech from Red Fort where the celebrations are held.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
August 14, 2025 (Thursday) to August 17, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	August 14, 2025 (Thursday)	1 day

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The Red Fort

India Public Holidays 2026 – Janmashtami (Vaishnva)

August 15, 2025 (Friday)

Janmashtami (Vaishnva) is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna who is the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
August 14, 2025 (Thursday) to August 17, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	August 14, 2025 (Thursday)	1 day

India Public Holidays 2026 – Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)

September 5, 2025 (Friday)

Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad celebrates the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, the greatest religious leader in Islamic history.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
September 4, 2025 (Thursday) to September 7, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	September 4, 2025 (Thursday)	1 day

India Public Holidays 2026 – Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday

October 02, 2025 (Thursday)

Mahatma Gandhi is a great political and spiritual leader in India who is known for leading the nationalist movement against the British rule of India with nonviolent means. This holiday celebrates the birthday of the “Father of the Nation”.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
October 2, 2025 (Thursday) to October 5, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	October 3, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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A statue of Mahatma Gandhi

India Public Holidays 2026 – Dussehra

October 2, 2025 (Thursday)

Dussehra is an important Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
October 2, 2025 (Thursday) to October 5, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	October 3, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

India Public Holidays 2026 – Diwali (Deepavali)

October 20, 2025 (Monday)

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important Hindu festivals. This Festival of Lights celebrates new beginnings, the victory of humanity and light over darkness.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
October 17, 2025 (Friday) to October 20, 2025 (Monday)	4 days	October 17, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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Diwali (Deepavali): the Festival of Lights

India Public Holidays 2026 – Guru Nanak's Birthday

November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)

This holiday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) to November 9, 2025 (Sunday)	5 days	November 6, 2025 (Thursday) to Novemember 7, 2025 (Friday)	2 day

India Public Holidays 2026 – Christmas Day

December 25, 2025 (Thursday)

Christmas Day is a major Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ!

How to plan a long weekend:

Holiday Period	Duration	Leave Date	Number of Leave Days
December 25, 2025 (Thursday) to December 28, 2025 (Sunday)	4 days	December 26, 2025 (Friday)	1 day

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