National Holiday2026-01-26
Republic Day
गणतंत्र दिवस (Gantantra Diwas)
Republic Day commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950.
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Holidays Directory 2026
Explore central government gazetted holidays, national statutory days of remembrance, bank closures, and restricted leave options in India.
Gazetted Holiday2026-02-16
Maha Shivratri
महाशिवरात्रि
Maha Shivratri is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-03-04
Holi
होली (Holi - Dhulandi)
Holi is the popular ancient Hindu festival of colours, celebrating the eternal love of Radha-Krishna and victory of good.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-03-21
Eid-ul-Fitr
ईद-उल-फ़ित्र (Meethi Eid)
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-03-31
Mahavir Jayanti
महावीर जयंती
Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism, celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavira.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-04-03
Good Friday
गुड फ्राइडे
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-05-01
Buddha Purnima
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा (Vesak)
Buddha Purnima celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-05-28
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
ईद-उल-ज़ुहा / बकरीद
Eid al-Adha honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-06-26
Muharram (Ashura)
मुहर्रम (Ashura)
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar; Ashura marks the 10th day commemorating Hussain ibn Ali.
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National Holiday2026-08-15
Independence Day
स्वतंत्रता दिवस (Swatantrata Diwas)
Independence Day celebrates the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-08-26
Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad)
मिलाद-उन-नबी
Mawlid or Eid-e-Milad celebrates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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National Holiday2026-10-02
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
गांधी जयंती (Gandhi Jayanti)
Gandhi Jayanti is an event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-10-20
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
दशहरा / विजयदशमी
Dussehra marks the victory of Rama over the ten-headed demon king Ravana.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-11-08
Diwali (Deepavali)
दिवाली / दीपावली (Lakshmi Puja)
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-11-24
Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab)
गुरु नानक जयंती / गुरुपर्व
Gurpurab celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, revered founder of Sikhism and social reformer.
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Gazetted Holiday2026-12-25
Christmas Day
क्रिसमस (Bada Din)
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on December 25.
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