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2026 India Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for India, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

54

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

7 holidays

This Month

3

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Muharram/Ashura

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About India holidays in 2026

2026 in India is marked by a diverse array of holidays, reflecting the nation's rich cultural and religious tapestry. The year begins with observances like New Year's Day and Makar Sankranti, followed by significant religious festivals such as Maha Shivaratri and Holi. The spring months bring celebrations like Ramzan Id and Rama Navami, while April includes Ambedkar Jayanti. Later in the year, major festivals like Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali punctuate the calendar, alongside observances like Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and Durga Puja. The year concludes with Christmas and Hanukkah.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 3, 2026SaturdayHazarat Ali's Birthday
January 14, 2026WednesdayMakar Sankranti
January 14, 2026WednesdayPongal
January 23, 2026FridayVasant Panchami
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's Day
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri/Shivaratri
February 17, 2026TuesdayLunar New Year
February 19, 2026ThursdayRamadan Start
February 19, 2026ThursdayShivaji Jayanti
March 4, 2026WednesdayHoli
March 19, 2026ThursdayGudi Padwa
March 19, 2026ThursdayUgadi
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayRamzan Id
March 26, 2026ThursdayRama Navami
April 2, 2026ThursdayFirst day of Passover
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Day
April 14, 2026TuesdayAmbedkar Jayanti
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Worker's Day
May 10, 2026SundayMothers' Day
May 28, 2026ThursdayBakrid
June 21, 2026SundayFathers' Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 26, 2026FridayMuharram/Ashura
July 16, 2026ThursdayRath Yatra
August 2, 2026SundayFriendship Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayOnam
August 28, 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan (Rakhi)
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami (Smarta)
September 14, 2026MondayGanesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 11, 2026SundayFirst Day of Sharad Navratri
October 17, 2026SaturdayFirst Day of Durga Puja Festivities
October 20, 2026TuesdayDussehra
October 29, 2026ThursdayKaraka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth)
October 31, 2026SaturdayHalloween
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali/Deepavali
November 11, 2026WednesdayBhai Duj
November 15, 2026SundayChhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)
November 24, 2026TuesdayGuru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day
December 5, 2026SaturdayFirst Day of Hanukkah
December 12, 2026SaturdayLast day of Hanukkah
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 23, 2026WednesdayHazarat Ali's Birthday
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around India holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are tied to lunar or lunisolar calendars, so their dates can shift annually.
  • Some observances, like Hazarat Ali's Birthday, appear twice in the year.
  • Several holidays share dates, indicating significant cultural or religious convergence.
  • The calendar includes both widely recognized national holidays and specific religious or cultural observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in India for 2026 shows a relatively even distribution throughout the year, with peaks in the early and late months. January, March, October, and December each feature six holidays, indicating concentrated periods of observance. The middle of the year, particularly July, experiences a quieter spell with only one holiday.

The year features several instances where multiple holidays fall on the same date, reflecting the diverse religious and cultural landscape of India. This clustering is most notable in the early months and around autumn festivals.

While many holidays are nationwide, the calendar also includes observances that may hold particular significance in specific regions or communities, contributing to the overall richness of India's holiday landscape.

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