Public Holidays
India's national holidays, 2026
The gazetted, nationwide holidays observed across India in 2026 — the ones offices, schools and banks close for. For the full religious and cultural festival list (including regional and optional observances), see the festival calendar.
Planning a trip around a holiday?
See our 2026 long weekend planner — which holidays fall next to a weekend, and which are worth a day of leave. Looking ahead? See confirmed 2027 holiday dates.