Public holidays
India · 2026
4 public holidays observed in India during 2026. 15 school breaks shape travel demand. 3 long weekend opportunities.
Select your region
National holidays apply everywhere in India. Pick a state to see additional regional dates.
All 2026 holidays
4 totalJanuary 2026
- Jan26
Republic Day
Monday
August 2026
- Aug15
Independence Day
Saturday · Weekend
October 2026
- Oct2
Gandhi Jayanti
Friday
December 2026
- Dec25Christmas Day
Friday
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
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October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
Long weekend opportunities
Smart windows to maximize your time off.
Republic Day
Jan 24 – 26
Falls naturally on a weekend.
Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 2 – 4
Falls naturally on a weekend.
Christmas Day
Dec 25 – 27
Falls naturally on a weekend.
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School holidays 2026
When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.
Breaks by region
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Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 10 – Jan 28 · 50 days
Summer Holidays
May 14 – Jun 2 · 20 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 10 – Jan 28 · 50 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 4 – Jan 22 · 50 days
Summer Holidays
May 14 – Jun 2 · 20 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 4 – Jan 22 · 50 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
Apr 9 – May 28 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Summer Holidays
May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 10 – Jan 18 · 40 days
Summer Holidays
May 14 – Jun 2 · 20 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 10 – Jan 18 · 40 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
Summer Holidays
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
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Important public holiday information · India
General information
- •Many Indian holidays follow the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) or Islamic lunar calendar. Dates shift annually and are confirmed by the Government of India.
- •India observes holidays from multiple religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Central government employees get ~17 gazetted holidays plus 2 restricted holidays of their choice.
- •India has ~32 restricted holidays. Central government employees may choose any 2 in addition to gazetted holidays.