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India · 2026
India public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in India for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Ashura (estimated) | |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami | |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali | |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
6days off
Mahavir Jayanti
31 Mar 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
Republic Day
24–26 Jan 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Buddha Purnima
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
28 May 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Ashura (estimated)
26–28 Jun 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Janmashtami
4–6 Sep 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does India have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.