India public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (India): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 6
- On a weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 0
India public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- April 3 – April 53 days off · if you take Saturday April 4 off
- April 12 – April 143 days off · if you take Monday April 13 off
- October 2 – October 43 days off · if you take Saturday October 3 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off · if you take Saturday December 26 off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
India has 6 public holidays in 2026; 0 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in India?
Next public holiday (India): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, India has 0 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.