Public holidays in India
India has 6 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 6 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti | Public |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
- India has 6 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in India in 2026?
- The first is Republic Day, on January 26, 2026.
- Which public holidays in India fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 1 of them: Independence Day.
Regions with their own holidays
These 28 regions observe holidays the rest of the country does not.