Public holidays in 2026 India help employees, businesses, and organisations plan work schedules, leave, and compliance activities in advance. These official holidays are declared by the government based on national, religious, cultural, and historical importance. On these days, employees are entitled to a paid holiday. If someone works on a statutory holiday, they may receive extra pay or compensatory leave as per labour rules.
India Government & Public Holidays 2026
Below is the updated list of government and public holidays for 2026, including national and state-wise holidays announced through official gazettes.
This holiday list helps you plan:
- Office work schedules
- Personal leave
- Payroll planning
- Important yearly activities
Use this 2026 holiday calendar to organise your year more smoothly.
JANUARY 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 1 Jan |
Thursday |
New Year’s Day |
| 3 Jan |
Saturday |
Hazrat Ali’s Birthday |
| 14 Jan |
Wednesday |
Pongal |
| 14 Jan |
Wednesday |
Makar Sankranti |
| 23 Jan |
Friday |
Vasant Panchami |
| 26 Jan |
Monday |
Republic Day |
FEBRUARY 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 1 Feb |
Sunday |
Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
| 12 Feb |
Thursday |
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
| 14 Feb |
Saturday |
Valentine’s Day |
| 15 Feb |
Sunday |
Maha Shivaratri |
| 17 Feb |
Tuesday |
Lunar New Year |
| 19 Feb |
Thursday |
Ramadan Start (Tentative) |
| 19 Feb |
Thursday |
Shivaji Jayanti |
MARCH 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 3 Mar |
Tuesday |
Holika Dahana |
| 4 Mar |
Wednesday |
Holi |
| 19 Mar |
Thursday |
Ugadi |
| 19 Mar |
Thursday |
Gudi Padwa |
| 20 Mar |
Friday |
Jamat Ul-Vida |
| 20 Mar |
Friday |
March Equinox |
| 21 Mar |
Saturday |
Ramzan Id (Tentative) |
| 26 Mar |
Thursday |
Rama Navami |
| 31 Mar |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
APRIL 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 2 Apr |
Thursday |
First Day of Passover |
| 2 Apr |
Thursday |
Maundy Thursday |
| 3 Apr |
Friday |
Good Friday |
| 5 Apr |
Sunday |
Easter Day |
| 14 Apr |
Tuesday |
Vaisakhi |
| 14 Apr |
Tuesday |
Mesadi |
| 14 Apr |
Tuesday |
Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 15 Apr |
Wednesday |
Bohag Bihu |
MAY 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 1 May |
Friday |
Buddha Purnima |
| 9 May |
Saturday |
Birthday of Rabindranath |
| 10 May |
Sunday |
Mother’s Day |
| 27 May |
Wednesday |
Bakrid (Tentative) |
JUNE 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 21 Jun |
Sunday |
Father’s Day |
| 21 Jun |
Sunday |
June Solstice |
| 26 Jun |
Friday |
Muharram / Ashura (Tentative) |
JULY 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 6 Jul |
Monday |
Guru Purnima |
| 16 Jul |
Thursday |
Rath Yatra |
AUGUST 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 3 Aug |
Monday |
Raksha Bandhan |
| 15 Aug |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
| 19 Aug |
Wednesday |
Parsi New Year |
| 26 Aug |
Wednesday |
Onam |
SEPTEMBER 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 4 Sep |
Friday |
Janmashtami
|
| 16 Sep |
Wednesday |
Milad un-Nabi (Tentative) |
| 22 Sep |
Tuesday |
September Equinox |
OCTOBER 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 2 Oct |
Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti |
| 11 Oct |
Sunday |
Dussehra |
| 24 Oct |
Saturday |
Karwa Chauth |
| 27 Oct |
Tuesday |
Diwali |
NOVEMBER 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 1 Nov |
Sunday |
Chhath Puja |
| 8 Nov |
Sunday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 14 Nov |
Saturday |
Children’s Day |
DECEMBER 2026
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 22 Dec |
Tuesday |
December Solstice |
| 25 Dec |
Friday |
Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec |
Thursday |
New Year’s Eve |
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