Public holidays in India, 2026
India has 18 public holidays in 2026 (gazetted national holidays; states declare many more). 7 fall on a Monday or Friday, which means a three-day weekend. The next one is Dussehra on Tuesday, October 20.
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- Tue Oct 20: Dussehra in India
- Mon Oct 26: Labour Day in New Zealand
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All holidays
| Date | Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 26 | Republic Day | ✓ |
| Wed, Mar 4 | Holi | |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Id-ul-Fitr | |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Ram Navami | |
| Tue, Mar 31 | Mahavir Jayanti | |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | ✓ |
| Tue, Apr 14 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Jayanti | |
| Fri, May 1 | Buddha Purnima | ✓ |
| Wed, May 27 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Muharram | ✓ |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Independence Day | |
| Wed, Aug 26 | Milad-un-Nabi | |
| Fri, Sep 4 | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | ✓ |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Mahatma Gandhi's Jayanti | ✓ |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Dussehra | |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali (Deepavali) | |
| Tue, Nov 24 | Guru Nanak's Jayanti | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas | ✓ |
Planning tip
Holidays on a Tuesday or Thursday are the classic bridge days. Take the Monday or Friday off, and one day of leave buys you four days in a row.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
18 in our list for 2026.
What is the next public holiday in India?
Dussehra on October 20, 2026.
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