January
January 26 - February 1, 2026
Republic Day
Celebrates the adoption of India's Constitution on January 26, 1950, marking India's transition to a sovereign democratic republic
March
March 2 - March 8, 2026
Suggested Leave
4-day break (Mar 1–4, Sun–Wed)
Holi
The vibrant festival of colors celebrating spring, the triumph of good over evil, and the playful tales of Lord Krishna
March 16 - March 29, 2026
Eid ul-Fitr
Celebration marking the end of Ramadan's month-long fast
Rama Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana
Suggested Leave
4-day break (Mar 26–29, Thu–Sun)
March 30 - April 5, 2026
Suggested Leave
4-day break (Mar 28–31, Sat–Tue)
Mahavir Jayanti
Marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara and spiritual founder of modern Jainism
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ
May
April 27 - May 3, 2026
Buddha Purnima
Sacred day of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing
May 25 - May 31, 2026
Eid ul-Adha (Bakrid)
Festival of sacrifice coinciding with the annual Hajj pilgrimage
Suggested Leave
5-day break (May 27–31, Wed–Sun)
June
June 22 - June 28, 2026
Muharram
Islamic New Year, counted from the Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina
August
August 10 - August 16, 2026
Independence Day
Commemorates India's independence from British colonial rule, proclaimed on August 15, 1947
August 24 - August 30, 2026
Milad-un-Nabi
Commemorates the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam
Suggested Leave
5-day break (Aug 26–30, Wed–Sun)
September
August 31 - September 6, 2026
Janmashtami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, born at midnight on the eighth day of Bhadrapada
October
September 28 - October 4, 2026
Gandhi Jayanti
Marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation and champion of non-violent civil disobedience
October 19 - October 25, 2026
Suggested Leave
3-day break (Oct 18–20, Sun–Tue)
Dussehra
Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil
November
November 2 - November 8, 2026
Diwali (Deepavali)
Festival of Lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness
November 23 - November 29, 2026
Suggested Leave
3-day break (Nov 22–24, Sun–Tue)
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus
December
December 21 - December 27, 2026
Christmas
Annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25
Holiday Summary 2026
By Category
Data sourced from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India.
2026 dates are based on the official DoPT circular. Islamic holiday dates (Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha, Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi) are tentative and subject to moon sighting confirmation. State governments may observe additional or different holidays.