Public holidays in India 2026
In 2026, India observes 5 public holidays. The next one is Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Calendar for the next 6 months
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Daylong weekend | — |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | 7 |
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayantilong weekend | 55 |
| November 8 | Sunday | Diwali≈ | 92 |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Daylong weekend | 139 |
≈ The date is approximate: it depends on the sighting of the moon or an official proclamation and may shift by a day.