The India 2026 calendar with 10 public holidays. Dates, long weekends and travel impact — plan around crowds or closures.
Republic Day, Diwali and Holi are the nationwide travel spikes to watch.
2026 · 10 public holidays
January 2026
1 public holidaysFebruary 2026
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March 2026
2 public holidaysApril 2026
1 public holidaysMay 2026
1 public holidaysJune 2026
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August 2026
1 public holidaysSeptember 2026
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October 2026
2 public holidaysNovember 2026
1 public holidaysDecember 2026
1 public holidaysList
2026
Mon, 26 Jan 2026Republic Dayगणतंत्र दिवसTravel impact: HighWed, 4 Mar 2026HoliहोलीTravel impact: HighSat, 21 Mar 2026Eid al-FitrईदTravel impact: HighFri, 3 Apr 2026Good Fridayगुड फ्राइडेTravel impact: MediumWed, 27 May 2026Buddha Purnimaबुद्ध पूर्णिमाTravel impact: MediumSat, 15 Aug 2026Independence Dayस्वतंत्रता दिवसTravel impact: HighFri, 2 Oct 2026Gandhi Jayantiगाँधी जयंतीTravel impact: MediumTue, 20 Oct 2026DussehraदशहराTravel impact: HighSun, 8 Nov 2026DiwaliदीपावलीTravel impact: HighFri, 25 Dec 2026Christmas Dayक्रिसमसTravel impact: Medium
Dates may shift with official decrees, substitute days, or lunar/Islamic observation. Always re-check closer to travel.