Calendars
Public holidays in India 2026
18 public holidays; 15 fall on a working day. The weekend in India is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday | Republic Day |
| Wednesday | Holi |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitrweekend |
| Thursday | Ram Navami |
| Tuesday | Mahavira's Birthday |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday |
| Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| Friday | Ashura |
| Saturday | Independence Dayweekend |
| Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday |
| Friday | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) |
| Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| Tuesday | Dussehra |
| Sunday | Diwaliweekend |
| Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday |
| Friday | Christmas |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in India. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.