India Public Holidays 2026
India observes 6 national public holidays in 2026. The year opens with Republic Day on January 26, 2026 and closes with Christmas Day on December 25, 2026. Around 1 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (2 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every India public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across India.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
India has 6 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Republic Day on January 26, 2026 and the last is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in India?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Republic Day, which falls on January 26, 2026, a Monday.
When is Christmas observed in India in 2026?
Christmas Day in India falls on December 25, 2026 in 2026, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for India?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of India are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for India
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the India public holiday calendar across years: