How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
India has 17 gazetted holidays in 2026, per DoPT Office Memorandum of 3 July 2025 — Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2026.
India has 17 gazetted holidays in 2026, per DoPT Office Memorandum of 3 July 2025 — Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2026. The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 24–26 January 2026.
17 Gazetted Holidays
Gazetted HolidayToday
January
Sun
Mon
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- 26Republic Day
February
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26
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28
No holidays this month.
March
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Sat
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- 4Holi
- 21Eid-ul-Fitr
- 26Ram Navami
- 31Mahavir Jayanti
April
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- 3Good Friday
May
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31
- 1Buddha Purnima
- 27Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
June
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Sat
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- 26Muharram
July
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31
No holidays this month.
August
Sun
Mon
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Fri
Sat
1
2
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- 15Independence Day
- 26Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)
September
Sun
Mon
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Sat
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27
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30
- 4Janmashtami
October
Sun
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Sat
1
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26
27
28
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31
- 2Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
- 20Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
November
Sun
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26
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30
- 8Diwali (Deepavali)
- 24Guru Nanak's Birthday
December
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
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21
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24
25
26
27
28
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31
- 25Christmas Day
Long Weekends in India, 2026
India has 10 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 24–26 January 2026, covering Republic Day. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
24–26 January 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat24Saturday
- Sun25SundayHoliday
- Mon26Republic DayHoliday
21–22 March 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat21Eid-ul-FitrHoliday
- Sun22SundayHoliday
3–5 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Buddha PurnimaHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
26–28 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri26MuharramHoliday
- Sat27Saturday
- Sun28SundayHoliday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat15Independence DayHoliday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
4–6 September 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri4JanmashtamiHoliday
- Sat5Saturday
- Sun6SundayHoliday
2–4 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri2Mahatma Gandhi's BirthdayHoliday
- Sat3Saturday
- Sun4SundayHoliday
7–8 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat7Saturday
- Sun8Diwali (Deepavali)Holiday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
India Gazetted Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, India has 17 gazetted holidays. The first holiday falls on 26 January (Republic Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Holiday |
| 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi | Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Holiday |
| 26 March 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Holiday |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Holiday |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Holiday |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | Holiday |
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami | Holiday |
| 2 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | Holiday |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | Holiday |
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Holiday |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: DoPT Office Memorandum of 3 July 2025 — Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2026 (The 17 gazetted (closed) holidays for central government offices in Delhi/New Delhi. Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are the three national holidays. Islamic holiday dates are subject to moon sighting — Eid-ul-Zuha was observed on 28 May in most states; the list keeps the official 27 May date. States publish their own holiday lists.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. The 17 gazetted (closed) holidays for central government offices in Delhi, per the DoPT's annual office memorandum. Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are the three national holidays. Islamic holiday dates are subject to moon sighting; each state publishes its own holiday list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in India in 2026?
There are 10 long-weekend periods in India in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 24-26 January 2026, covering Republic Day.
What is the official source for the 2026 India holiday calendar?
The official source is DoPT Office Memorandum of 3 July 2025 — Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2026 (The 17 gazetted (closed) holidays for central government offices in Delhi/New Delhi. Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are the three national holidays. Islamic holiday dates are subject to moon sighting — Eid-ul-Zuha was observed on 28 May in most states; the list keeps the official 27 May date. States publish their own holiday lists).
What is the difference between national, gazetted, and restricted holidays in India?
Only Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) are national holidays observed everywhere. The other gazetted holidays close central government offices, with three of them chosen locally by each region's welfare committee. Restricted holidays form a separate optional list from which each central government employee may pick two; state governments and private employers set their own calendars.
Can the Islamic holiday dates in India change?
Yes. The official list itself notes that Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Zuha, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi depend on moon sighting. In 2026, Eid-ul-Zuha was gazetted for 27 May but observed on 28 May in most states after the crescent was not sighted; this calendar keeps the official gazetted date.