India Public Holidays
India observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
India observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for India by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in India.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Hazarat Ali's Birthday |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Pongal |
| Jan 23 | Friday | Vasant Panchami |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Ramadan Start |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Shivaji Jayanti |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Gudi Padwa |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Ugadi |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.