India Public holidays 2026, festivals and events of Indian calendar 2026 are month-wise listed here with the specified date, day and event name. All these festivals are the national, cultural and religious events of India. Indian people celebrate a variety of events according to their religion, culture and season. Some local festivals are also a prominent icon of Indian culture.
The following list of India public holidays for 2021 includes some restricted holidays along with national holidays, The restricted holidays are in some specific states of India.
India Public Holidays List 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| January 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Pongal (Tamil Nadu) |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Tamil New Year (Tamil Nadu) |
| April 15, 2026 | Wednesday | Bengali New Year (West Bengal) |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day (Maharashtra) |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | Kannada Rajyotsava (Karnataka) |
You can plan your outdoor trips, tours and functions in view of these holidays in the current year 2025.
