Complete list of India national holidays, gazetted holidays, and public holidays for 2026. This calendar includes all major festivals, bank holidays, and government holidays observed across India. Gazetted holidays are mandatory holidays for government offices and banks, while restricted holidays can be chosen by employees based on personal preferences.
Important festivals like Diwali (Nov 8), Holi (Mar 4), Republic Day (Jan 26), and Independence Day (Aug 15) are marked. Muslim festival dates marked as "Tentative" depend on moon sightings and may vary by one day.
| Thursday1 January | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday14 January | Pongal/Makar Sankranti |
| Friday23 January | Vasant Panchami |
| Monday26 January | Republic Day |
| Sunday15 February | Maha Shivaratri |
| Wednesday4 March | Holi |
| Thursday19 March | Ugadi/Gudi Padwa |
| Saturday21 March | Ramzan Id Tentative |
| Thursday26 March | Rama Navami |
| Tuesday31 March | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Friday3 April | Good Friday |
| Tuesday14 April | Ambedkar Jayanti/Vaisakhi |
| Friday1 May | Labour Day/Buddha Purnima |
| Wednesday27 May | Bakrid Tentative |
| Friday26 June | Muharram Tentative |
| Thursday16 July | Rath Yatra |
| Saturday15 August | Independence Day |
| Wednesday26 August | Milad un-Nabi Tentative |
| Friday28 August | Raksha Bandhan |
| Friday4 September | Janmashtami |
| Monday14 September | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Friday2 October | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Tuesday20 October | Dussehra |
| Sunday8 November | Diwali |
| Sunday15 November | Chhat Puja |
| Tuesday24 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Friday25 December | Christmas |
India Holidays 2026 provides a complete overview of all public holidays in India, including national holidays, religious festivals, and state-wise holidays celebrated across the country. India is known for its cultural and religious diversity, where festivals of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism are celebrated with equal importance.
This page is a complete India Holiday Calendar 2026 to help you plan travel, office leaves, school vacations, exams, and festivals.
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National holidays are observed across all states and union territories:
These holidays are mandatory nationwide.
Hindu festivals are widely celebrated throughout India:
These festivals may vary slightly by state and regional traditions.
Major Islamic festivals observed in India include:
👉 Islamic holidays depend on moon sighting, so dates may vary.
Christian festivals celebrated across India:
Christian holidays are especially significant in Goa, Kerala, Northeast India, and major cities.
Important Sikh religious holidays include:
Widely observed in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi.
State holidays depend on regional culture and government notifications.
Bank holidays may differ from state to state.
Q. Are holidays same in all Indian states?
No, national holidays are same, but state holidays vary.
Q. Are Islamic holidays fixed?
No, they depend on moon sighting.
Q. Are bank holidays and public holidays the same?
No, some holidays apply only to banks.
India Holidays 2026 reflects the rich cultural and religious diversity of the country. From national holidays to state-specific festivals, this complete holiday calendar helps you plan your year efficiently.
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This information is for general reference only. Final holiday dates depend on official government notifications and state announcements.
• Dates for Islamic holidays (Ramzan Id, Bakrid, Milad un-Nabi, Muharram) are tentative and subject to moon sighting. Actual dates may vary by one day.
• Some holidays like Pongal, Ugadi, Ganesh Chaturthi are primarily observed in specific states.
• This list includes major national and regional holidays. Some state-specific holidays may not be listed here.