World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in India, 2026
Holiday dates18vs 2025: +1
On weekdays15not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days7
World rank27 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Mon | Republic Day |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Wed | Holi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Thu | Ram Navami |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Tue | Mahavira's Birthday |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tue | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Buddha Purnima |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Fri | Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wed | Prophet's Birthday |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Fri | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Fri | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tue | Dussehra |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Tue | Guru Nanak's Birthday |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 – Jan 26, 2026 | 3 days | Republic Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 5, 2026 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Buddha Purnima |
| Jun 26, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | 3 days | Ashura |
| Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | 3 days | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) |
| Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 | 3 days | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Dussehra
- + Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
- + Ram Navami
- − Dussehra; Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
- − Maha Shivaratri
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.