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National calendar · Regional additions and different holiday arrangements are not included. This national calendar does not cover every sector or workplace and may not apply to all employees. Check the calendar for your state, province or city when planning.
Original holiday dates and substitute dates may both appear; not every date means an extra weekday off.
All dates use the Gregorian calendar and refer to the local date. Your workplace’s schedule may differ.
2026 calendar · National calendar
Date
Holiday name
About this holiday
Date
Monday
Holiday name
Republic Day
Public holiday
About this holiday
Republic Day commemorates the Constitution of India coming into effect in 1950 and India’s establishment as a republic. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Holi is a Hindu spring festival widely associated with colours, renewal and the triumph of good over evil. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional customs and workplace arrangements may differ.
Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Ram Navami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Rama, a major deity and hero of the Ramayana. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Mahavir Jayanti commemorates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara revered in Jainism. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Good Friday is the Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti commemorates the birth of jurist and social reformer B. R. Ambedkar, a principal figure in the making of India’s Constitution. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak in wider Buddhist usage, commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing in Buddhist traditions. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Id-ul-Zuha, also called Bakrid or Eid al-Adha, is the Muslim festival associated with the Hajj and commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Muharram is an Islamic observance associated with the sacred first month of the Hijri year; its significance and practices vary among Muslim communities. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Independence Day commemorates India’s independence from British rule in 1947. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; state, sector and workplace arrangements may differ.
Milad-un-Nabi, also called Mawlid, is the Muslim observance commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Janmashtami (Vaishnava) is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti commemorates the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, a central figure in India’s independence movement. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Dussehra is a Hindu festival associated with the victory of good over evil, commonly represented by Rama’s victory over Ravana. Traditions vary by region. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local arrangements may differ.
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, broadly associated with light over darkness and good over evil; its stories and customs vary by region and tradition. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local arrangements may differ.
Guru Nanak’s Jayanti commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder and first Guru of Sikhism. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Christmas is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
National calendar · Regional additions and different holiday arrangements are not included. This national calendar does not cover every sector or workplace and may not apply to all employees. Check the calendar for your state, province or city when planning.
Original holiday dates and substitute dates may both appear; not every date means an extra weekday off.
All dates use the Gregorian calendar and refer to the local date. Your workplace’s schedule may differ.
2025 calendar · National calendar
Date
Holiday name
About this holiday
Date
Sunday
Holiday name
Republic Day
Public holiday
About this holiday
Republic Day commemorates the Constitution of India coming into effect in 1950 and India’s establishment as a republic. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, marked by worship and night vigils in many traditions. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Holi is a Hindu spring festival widely associated with colours, renewal and the triumph of good over evil. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional customs and workplace arrangements may differ.
Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Mahavir Jayanti commemorates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara revered in Jainism. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti commemorates the birth of jurist and social reformer B. R. Ambedkar, a principal figure in the making of India’s Constitution. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Good Friday is the Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak in wider Buddhist usage, commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing in Buddhist traditions. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Id-ul-Zuha, also called Bakrid or Eid al-Adha, is the Muslim festival associated with the Hajj and commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Muharram is an Islamic observance associated with the sacred first month of the Hijri year; its significance and practices vary among Muslim communities. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Independence Day commemorates India’s independence from British rule in 1947. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; state, sector and workplace arrangements may differ.
Janmashtami (Vaishnava) is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Milad-un-Nabi, also called Mawlid, is the Muslim observance commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local and workplace arrangements may differ.
Dussehra is a Hindu festival associated with the victory of good over evil, commonly represented by Rama’s victory over Ravana. Traditions vary by region. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local arrangements may differ.
Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti commemorates the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, a central figure in India’s independence movement. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, broadly associated with light over darkness and good over evil; its stories and customs vary by region and tradition. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; local arrangements may differ.
Guru Nanak’s Jayanti commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder and first Guru of Sikhism. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.
Christmas is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. India’s central-government holiday calendar lists it as a public holiday; regional and workplace arrangements may differ.