India public & government holidays 2026
India has many public and government holidays in addition to the three national holidays. This page lists a reference calendar for 2026 compiled from widely published schedules — use it to plan ahead, then confirm closures with official state or UT notifications.
Important
- Holiday lists vary by state and union territory and can change with gazette notifications.
- Dates marked tentative (often lunar or moon-sighting based) may shift when officially confirmed.
- This is not legal advice; banks, schools, and employers may follow different rules.
Three national holidays
These are the three holidays observed nationally in India (central government offices): Republic Day, Independence Day, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 26 January 2026 (Monday) | Republic Day |
| 15 August 2026 (Saturday) | Independence Day |
| 2 October 2026 (Friday) | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
Full 2026 holiday calendar (reference)
Below is a consolidated view of major public and government holidays. Coverage summarises whether a day is national, applies to most states with exceptions, or is limited to specific states/UTs.
| Date | Holiday | Tentative | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Day | — | 10 states/UTs |
| 3 January 2026 (Saturday) | Hazarat Ali's Birthday | — | 1 state/UT |
| 14 January 2026 (Wednesday) | Makara Sankranti | — | 4 states/UTs |
| 14 January 2026 (Wednesday) | Pongal | — | 4 states/UTs |
| 23 January 2026 (Friday) | Vasant Panchami | — | 4 states/UTs |
| 26 January 2026 (Monday) | Republic Day | — | National (all states & UTs) |
| 1 February 2026 (Sunday) | Guru Ravidas Jayanti | — | 4 states/UTs |
| 12 February 2026 (Thursday) | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | — | 3 states/UTs |
| 15 February 2026 (Sunday) | Maha Shivaratri / Shivaratri | — | National (15 states/UTs excluded) |
| 17 February 2026 (Tuesday) | Lunar New Year | — | 7 states/UTs |
| 19 February 2026 (Thursday) | Ramadan Start | Yes | 5 states/UTs |
| 19 February 2026 (Thursday) | Shivaji Jayanti | — | 1 state/UT |
| 3 March 2026 (Tuesday) | Holika Dahana | — | 3 states/UTs |
| 4 March 2026 (Wednesday) | Holi | — | National (7 states/UTs excluded) |
| 19 March 2026 (Thursday) | Gudi Padwa | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 19 March 2026 (Thursday) | Ugadi | — | 8 states/UTs |
| 20 March 2026 (Friday) | Jumat Ul-Vida | — | 1 state/UT |
| 20 March 2026 (Friday) | March Equinox | — | 8 states/UTs |
| 21 March 2026 (Saturday) | Ramzan Id (Eid al-Fitr) | Yes | 5 states/UTs |
| 26 March 2026 (Thursday) | Rama Navami | — | National (15 states/UTs excluded) |
| 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) | Mahavir Jayanti | — | 17 states/UTs |
| 2 April 2026 (Thursday) | First Day of Passover | — | 1 state/UT |
| 2 April 2026 (Thursday) | Maundy Thursday | — | 1 state/UT |
| 3 April 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday | — | National (2 states/UTs excluded) |
| 5 April 2026 (Sunday) | Easter Day | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 14 April 2026 (Tuesday) | Ambedkar Jayanti | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 14 April 2026 (Tuesday) | Vaisakhi | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 15 April 2026 (Wednesday) | Bahag Bihu / Vaisakhadi | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 1 May 2026 (Friday) | Buddha Purnima / Vaisakhadi | — | 17 states/UTs |
| 1 May 2026 (Friday) | International Workers' Day | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 9 May 2026 (Saturday) | Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore | — | 1 state/UT |
| 27 May 2026 (Wednesday) | Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) | Yes | National (4 states/UTs excluded) |
| 26 June 2026 (Friday) | Muharram / Ashura | Yes | National (15 states/UTs excluded) |
| 16 July 2026 (Thursday) | Rath Yatra | — | 1 state/UT |
| 2 August 2026 (Sunday) | Friendship Day | — | 1 state/UT |
| 15 August 2026 (Saturday) | Independence Day | — | National (all states & UTs) |
| 26 August 2026 (Wednesday) | Milad Un-Nabi Often listed for Hyderabad; shown under Telangana. | Yes | 1 state/UT |
| 26 August 2026 (Wednesday) | Onam | — | 1 state/UT |
| 28 August 2026 (Friday) | Raksha Bandhan | — | 8 states/UTs |
| 4 September 2026 (Friday) | Janmashtami | — | National (10 states/UTs excluded) |
| 14 September 2026 (Monday) | Ganesh Chaturthi | — | 9 states/UTs |
| 2 October 2026 (Friday) | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | — | National (all states & UTs) |
| 11 October 2026 (Sunday) | First Day of Sharad Navratri | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 17 October 2026 (Saturday) | First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | — | 3 states/UTs |
| 18 October 2026 (Sunday) | Maha Saptami | — | 5 states/UTs |
| 19 October 2026 (Monday) | Maha Ashtami | — | 11 states/UTs |
| 20 October 2026 (Tuesday) | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | — | National (3 states/UTs excluded) |
| 26 October 2026 (Monday) | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti | — | 5 states/UTs |
| 29 October 2026 (Thursday) | Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | — | 5 states/UTs |
| 31 October 2026 (Saturday) | Halloween Includes Kolkata (West Bengal) in common listings. | — | 3 states/UTs |
| 8 November 2026 (Sunday) | Naraka Chaturdashi | — | 7 states/UTs |
| 9 November 2026 (Monday) | Govardhan Puja | — | 6 states/UTs |
| 11 November 2026 (Wednesday) | Bhai Dooj | — | 5 states/UTs |
| 15 November 2026 (Sunday) | Chhat Puja | — | 4 states/UTs |
| 24 November 2026 (Tuesday) | Guru Nanak Jayanti | — | National (13 states/UTs excluded) |
| 24 November 2026 (Tuesday) | Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | — | 1 state/UT |
| 5 December 2026 (Saturday) | First Day of Hanukkah | — | 4 states/UTs |
| 12 December 2026 (Saturday) | Last Day of Hanukkah | — | 4 states/UTs |
| 22 December 2026 (Tuesday) | December Solstice | — | 5 states/UTs |
| 23 December 2026 (Wednesday) | Hazarat Ali's Birthday | — | 1 state/UT |
| 24 December 2026 (Thursday) | Christmas Eve | — | 2 states/UTs |
| 25 December 2026 (Friday) | Christmas | — | National (all states & UTs) |
| 31 December 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Eve | — | 2 states/UTs |
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the three national holidays in India?
- Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) are observed nationally across India for central government purposes. Banks and state offices may also declare additional public holidays.
- Are Islamic festival dates final for 2026?
- Dates that depend on moon sighting (such as Ramadan start, Eid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi) are often marked as tentative until confirmed by official announcements or the relevant authority.
- Is this list legally binding?
- No. This page is a reference compiled from commonly published holiday schedules. State governments and union territories publish official holiday lists (gazette notifications); always confirm closures with your employer, bank, or institution.
- Why does my state show fewer or more holidays than another state?
- Public holidays vary by state and UT because local festivals, regional observances, and weekend rules differ. The central government publishes optional and restricted holidays separately from state-specific lists.