World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in India, 2028
Holiday dates18vs 2027: +0
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days7
World rank17 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2028 | Wed | Republic Day |
| Feb 23, 2028 | Wed | Maha Shivaratri |
| Feb 27, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 11, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Holi |
| Apr 3, 2028 | Mon | Ram Navami |
| Apr 7, 2028 | Fri | Mahavira's Birthday |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday; Good Friday |
| May 6, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 8, 2028 | Mon | Buddha Purnima |
| Jun 4, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Ashura (estimated) |
| Aug 4, 2028 | Fri | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Aug 13, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) |
| Aug 15, 2028 | Tue | Independence Day |
| Sep 27, 2028 | Wed | Dussehra |
| Oct 2, 2028 | Mon | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| Oct 17, 2028 | Tue | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| Nov 2, 2028 | Thu | Guru Nanak's Birthday |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2028 – Apr 3, 2028 | 3 days | Ram Navami |
| Apr 7, 2028 – Apr 9, 2028 | 3 days | Mahavira's Birthday |
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 16, 2028 | 3 days | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday; Good Friday |
| May 6, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | 3 days | Eid al-Adha (estimated)・Buddha Purnima |
| Aug 4, 2028 – Aug 6, 2028 | 3 days | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Sep 30, 2028 – Oct 2, 2028 | 3 days | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 25, 2028 | 3 days | Christmas |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday; Good Friday
- + Independence Day
- + Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- − Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday
- − Good Friday
- − Independence Day; Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.