Complete list of all upcoming gazetted holidays, restricted holidays, festivals, and observances
| Mar 21 Saturday |
Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar
Gazetted Holiday
Marks end of Ramadan, tentative date
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| Mar 26 Thursday |
Rama Navami
Gazetted Holiday
Birth of Lord Rama
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| Apr 2 Thursday |
First day of Passover
Observance
Jewish holiday
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| Apr 2 Thursday |
Maundy Thursday
Observance
Christian holiday before Easter
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| Apr 3 Friday |
Good Friday
Gazetted Holiday
Christian holiday commemorating crucifixion
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| Apr 5 Sunday |
Easter Day
Restricted Holiday
Christian holiday celebrating resurrection
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| Apr 14 Tuesday |
Ambedkar Jayanti
Observance
Birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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| May 1 Friday |
International Worker's Day
Observance
Labour Day celebration
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| May 10 Sunday |
Mothers' Day
Observance
Honoring mothers and motherhood
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| May 28 Thursday |
Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha
Gazetted Holiday
Festival of sacrifice, tentative date
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| Jun 21 Sunday |
Fathers' Day
Observance
Honoring fathers and fatherhood
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| Jun 21 Sunday |
June Solstice
Season
First day of summer in Northern Hemisphere
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| Jun 26 Friday |
Muharram/Ashura
Gazetted Holiday
Islamic New Year, tentative date
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Official public holidays when government offices and banks remain closed
Optional holidays where employees can choose to avail leave
Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, and other religious observances
Looking for upcoming holidays in India for 2026? You've come to the right place. India, known as the land of festivals, celebrates a diverse range of holidays throughout the year. From national holidays like Republic Day and Independence Day to religious festivals like Holi, Diwali, Eid, and Christmas, there's always something to celebrate.
Our comprehensive list of upcoming holidays in India 2026 includes all gazetted holidays (when government offices and banks are closed), restricted holidays (optional leave), and important observances. Whether you're planning vacations, scheduling business meetings, or simply want to know when the next festival is, this guide has you covered.
Bank holidays in India follow the gazetted holiday list but may vary by state. All nationalized banks, private banks, and cooperative banks remain closed on gazetted holidays. However, digital banking services continue to operate. For exact bank holiday dates in your state, check with your local branch or visit the RBI website.
Use our upcoming holidays list to plan your vacations, long weekends, and travel. Some of the best long weekends in 2026 include:
India's holiday calendar varies significantly by state. For example, Maharashtra has Gudi Padwa, West Bengal has Durga Puja, Tamil Nadu has Pongal, and Punjab has Baisakhi. The list above includes national holidays and widely celebrated festivals. For state-specific holidays, check our state-wise holiday pages.