
The 2026 holiday calendar of India includes 17 gazetted holidays, which are obligatory for the central government, banks, and offices in this regard, in addition to more than 30 restricted holidays, which are for optional observance. National celebrations, religious festivals, and local events are among those observances, with Islamic holidays’ dates being subject to change as they rely on moon sightings.
The administration shuts down offices, schools, and banks all over the country on gazetted holidays. Some of the important days are:
January 26: Republic Day (Monday)
March 4: Holi (Wednesday)
March 21: Id-ul-Fitr (Saturday, tentative)
March 26: Rama Navami (Thursday)
March 31: Mahavir Jayanti (Tuesday)
April 3: Good Friday (Friday)
May 1: Buddha Purnima (Friday)
May 27: Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid, Wednesday, tentative)
June 26: Muharram (Friday, tentative)
August 15: Independence Day (Saturday)
August 26: Milad un-Nabi (Wednesday, tentative)
September 4: Janmashtami (Friday)
October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Friday)
October 20: Dussehra (Tuesday)
November 8: Diwali (Sunday)
November 24: Guru Nanak Jayanti (Tuesday)
December 25: Christmas (Friday)
Employees select up to 2 from this list for personal or religious reasons:
January 1: New Year’s Day
January 14: Pongal/Makar Sankranti
February 15: Maha Shivaratri
March 19: Ugadi/Gudi Padwa
April 14: Vaisakhi/Ambedkar Jayanti
August 28: Raksha Bandhan
October 18-19: Durga Puja (Maha Saptami/Ashtami)
November 9: Govardhan Puja
November 11: Bhai Dooj
November 15: Chhat Puja
If you are also waiting to plan long weekend trips or plan, you can plan them around Republic Day, Independence Day, and Diwali. Different states have different practices; always refer to DoPT notifications for the most current information.
Shubhi is a seasoned content writer with 6 years of experience in digital media. Specializing in news, lifestyle, health, sports, space, optical illusions, and trending topics, she crafts engaging, SEO-friendly content that informs and captivates readers. Passionate about storytelling, Shubhi blends accuracy with creativity to deliver impactful articles across diverse domains.
Banasthali Vidyapith 42nd Convocation: More Than 4,500 Students Graduate
More than 4,500 students were awarded graduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees during the 42nd convocation…
Made in Korea streams on Netflix from March 12. Kim Min-ha dubs Priyanka Mohan’s Shenba…
Pavitra Punia surprised fans when she announced her engagement to a US-based man in October…