Delhi Public Holidays 2026 – 2027 Complete Holiday Calendar
Delhi Public Holidays 2026 Delhi, the capital territory of India, observes a variety of official public holidays throughout the year. These include national celebrations, major religious festivals, and culturally important observances that are recognised by the government and followed by schools, banks and government offices across the National Capital Territory. The list below is based on official holiday schedules released for 2026.
Official Public Holidays in Delhi – 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Monday | Republic Day |
| 15 Feb | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 04 Mar | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21 Mar | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 31 Mar | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 03 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 01 May | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 26 Jun | Friday | Muharram |
| 15 Aug | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 25 Aug | Tuesday | Eid-e-Milad |
| 04 Sep | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 02 Oct | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 Oct | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 08 Nov | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 24 Nov | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day |
Highlights of Delhi’s Holiday List
✔️ Republic Day (26 Jan): A national holiday marking the establishment of the Indian Constitution.
✔️ Holi (04 Mar): Festival of colours celebrated across the capital.
✔️ Id-ul-Fitr (21 Mar) and Id-ul-Zuha (27 May): Major Islamic festivals celebrated after Ramadan and during the Hajj season.
✔️ Good Friday (03 Apr): Christian festival commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.
✔️ Independence Day (15 Aug): Celebrates India’s independence from British rule.
✔️ Diwali (08 Nov): The festival of lights, widely celebrated throughout the city.
✔️ Christmas Day (25 Dec): Observed by Christian communities and recognised nationwide.
Notes on Delhi Holidays
- Religious holidays such as Eid and Muharram may vary slightly based on moon sighting.
- Some holidays are regional or state-specific and may apply to schools or offices based on administrative notifications.
- Additional restricted or optional holidays (like New Year’s Day, Basant Panchami, Pongal, etc.) may be observed by certain institutions — but these are not part of the core public holiday list.