Holidays List of 2026 in India

Holidays are an important aspect of employment, as employees await the release of the National Holiday List by the Indian Government. This List provides employees with major dates when the Government has declared holidays for the year.

 

With the holiday list, employees can plan their time off for the year and manage their schedules more efficiently. It also helps employers to plan their workdays according to the annual holidays, ensuring optimized productivity and maximized engagement.

 

Here is the categorized 2026 Holidays List for India:

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayJan 01, 2026New Year’s Day
WednesdayJan 14, 2026Makar Sankranti / Pongal
MondayJan 26, 2026Republic Day
SundayFeb 15, 2026Maha Shivaratri
WednesdayMar 04, 2026Holi
ThursdayMar 19, 2026Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
SaturdayMar 21, 2026Eid-ul-Fitar
ThursdayMar 26, 2026Ram Navami
TuesdayMar 31, 2026Mahavir Jayanti
FridayApr 03, 2026Good Friday
FridayMay 01, 2026Budhha Purnima
FridayMay 01, 2026Labour Day
WednesdayMay 27, 2026Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha
FridayJun 26, 2026Muharram
ThursdayJul 16, 2026Rath Yatra
SaturdayAug 15, 2026Independence Day
TuesdayAug 25, 2026Onam
WednesdayAug 26, 2026Milad un Nabi
FridayAug 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan
FridaySep 04, 2026Janmashtami
MondaySep 14, 2026Vinayaka Chaturthi
FridayOct 02, 2026Mathatma Gandhi Jayanti
TuesdayOct 20, 2026Dussehra / Dasara
SundayNov 08, 2026Diwali / Deepavali
TuesdayNov 24, 2026Guru Nanak’s Birthday
FridayDec 25, 2026Christmas

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