3 national holidays and Christmas. Festival dates such as Diwali are not calculated yet.
India National Holidays 2026
Date
Day
Holiday
Jan 26
Monday
Republic Day
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
Oct 2
Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Next: Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 76 days.
Observances in 2026
Common days that are not public holidays: schools and businesses stay open.
Date
Day
Holiday
Jan 1
Thursday
New Year's Day
Jun 21
Sunday
International Yoga Day
Sep 5
Saturday
Teachers' Day
Nov 14
Saturday
Children's Day
Printable 2026 calendar with holidays
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Questions and answers
How many public holidays are in India in 2026?
India has 4 public holidays in 2026 in this list: Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) and Christmas Day (December 25).
What is the next public holiday in India?
The next public holiday in India is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Can I print a 2026 calendar with Indian holidays?
Yes. The calendar on this page already shows Indian holidays. Press Print or Download PDF, or switch to a month view to print one month at a time.