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India Public Holidays

8 holidays for 2026 & 2027 in India —public, cultural and religious. Filter by month and copy any date with one click.

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India observes 3 national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) plus a rich tapestry of state and religious holidays including Diwali, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Christmas, Buddha Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Next upcoming holiday: August 15, 2026 — Raksha Bandhan.

India holiday calendar

8 holidays sorted by date. Filter or search to narrow down.

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4Mar 2026
Holi
🇮🇳India · Asia
Hindu spring festival of colors, love, and the triumph of good over evil.
Religious
5Apr 2026
Ram Navami
🇮🇳India · Asia
Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
Religious
15Aug 2026
Raksha Bandhan
🇮🇳India · Asia
Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
Religious
26Aug 2026
Janmashtami
🇮🇳India · Asia
Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
Religious
4Sep 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi
🇮🇳India · Asia
Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, observed for 10 days.
Religious
8Nov 2026
Diwali (Deepavali)
🇮🇳India · Asia
Hindu Festival of Lights, the most popular festival of Hinduism, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Religious
22Mar 2027
Holi
🇮🇳India · Asia
Festival of colors marking the arrival of spring in Hindu tradition.
Religious
29Oct 2027
Diwali (Deepavali)
🇮🇳India · Asia
Five-day Hindu festival of lights celebrated across the world.
Religious

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FAQ

How many public holidays does India have?

India has 0 official public holidays plus 8 widely observed cultural or religious holidays in our 2026-2027 dataset.

Are these dates official?

Public dates are sourced from the open Nager.Date dataset, cross-referenced with government calendars. Lunar / Hijri / luni-solar dates (e.g. Lunar New Year, Eid, Diwali) are curated separately because they shift each year. Always confirm critical dates with the official local authority.

Can I copy a date to my clipboard?

Yes —click the Copy button on any holiday card to copy the date and name.

Is the calendar free to use?

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