India Public Holidays 2026–2027
The official Government of India holiday lists for 2026 and 2027: gazetted and restricted holidays, with honest notes on festivals that move.
Updated · by ViralScopeHub Team
Central government gazetted holidays
These are the days central government offices are closed. State governments, banks and courts publish their own lists, which differ.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | Gazetted National holiday. | |
| Holi | Gazetted | |
| Id-ul-Fitr | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Ram Navami | Gazetted | |
| Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted | |
| Good Friday | Gazetted | |
| Buddha Purnima | Gazetted | |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Muharram | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Independence Day | Gazetted National holiday. | |
| Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | Gazetted | |
| Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | Gazetted National holiday. | |
| Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | Gazetted | |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | Gazetted | |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | Gazetted | |
| Christmas Day | Gazetted |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | Gazetted National holiday. | |
| Id-ul-Fitr | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Holi | Gazetted Popular panchangs place Rangwali Holi on March 22. | |
| Good Friday | Gazetted | |
| Ram Navami | Gazetted | |
| Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted | |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Buddha Purnima | Gazetted | |
| Muharram | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Independence Day | Gazetted National holiday. | |
| Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | Gazetted Date depends on moon sighting and can move by a day. | |
| Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | Gazetted | |
| Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | Gazetted National holiday. | |
| Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | Gazetted | |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | Gazetted | |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | Gazetted | |
| Christmas Day | Gazetted |
Restricted (optional) holidays
Central government employees may choose two of these each year. Offices are normally open. For what each festival means see the Hindu festivals guide, Islamic calendar and Sikh gurpurabs.
2026
| Date | Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu / Pongal | Restricted | |
| Vasant (Basant) Panchami / Sri Panchami | Restricted | |
| Maha Shivaratri | Restricted | |
| Holika Dahan / Dol Yatra | Restricted | |
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Sukladi / Cheti Chand | Restricted | |
| Easter Sunday | Restricted | |
| Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi (Tamil New Year) | Restricted | |
| Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | Restricted | |
| Rath Yatra | Restricted | |
| Onam (Thiru Onam) | Restricted | |
| Raksha Bandhan | Restricted | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayak Chaturthi | Restricted | |
| Dussehra: Saptami | Restricted | |
| Dussehra: Maha Ashtami | Restricted | |
| Dussehra: Maha Navami | Restricted | |
| Karwa Chauth (Karaka Chaturthi) | Restricted | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Restricted | |
| Govardhan Puja | Restricted | |
| Bhai Dooj | Restricted | |
| Chhath Puja (Pratihar Shashthi / Surya Shashthi) | Restricted | |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | Restricted | |
| Christmas Eve | Restricted |
2027
| Date | Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti / Magha Bihu | Restricted | |
| Pongal / Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday | Restricted | |
| Vasant (Basant) Panchami / Sri Panchami | Restricted | |
| Shivaji Jayanti | Restricted | |
| Maha Shivaratri | Restricted | |
| Holika Dahan / Dol Yatra | Restricted | |
| Easter Sunday | Restricted | |
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Sukladi / Cheti Chand / first Navratra | Restricted | |
| Vaisakhi / Vishu / Meshadi (Tamil New Year) | Restricted | |
| Vaisakhadi (Bengal) / Bahag Bihu (Assam) | Restricted | |
| Rath Yatra | Restricted | |
| Raksha Bandhan | Restricted | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayak Chaturthi | Restricted | |
| Onam (Thiru Onam) | Restricted | |
| Dussehra: Saptami | Restricted | |
| Dussehra: Maha Ashtami | Restricted | |
| Dussehra: Maha Navami | Restricted | |
| Karwa Chauth (Karaka Chaturthi) | Restricted | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Restricted | |
| Govardhan Puja | Restricted | |
| Bhai Dooj | Restricted | |
| Chhath Puja (Pratihar Shashthi / Surya Shashthi) | Restricted | |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day | Restricted | |
| Christmas Eve | Restricted |
Good to know
- The list is for central government offices in Delhi. Each state adds local holidays, such as Onam in Kerala or Bihu in Assam.
- Festival holidays that depend on the Moon (Eid, Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi) may move by a day after the moon is sighted. The government can then change the date.
- Banks follow the Reserve Bank of India’s list, which varies by state. Check with your bank.
- Looking for exam dates? See our exam calendar.
Frequently asked questions
How many central government holidays are there in 2026?
There are 17 gazetted holidays in 2026 and 17 in 2027, plus a list of restricted holidays of which each employee may take two.
Is Holi on March 22 or 23 in 2027?
The Government of India holiday is Tuesday, March 23, 2027. Some popular panchangs place Rangwali Holi on Monday, March 22. Check your local calendar.
Are Eid dates final?
No. They depend on the moon being sighted and can move by a day.
When is Diwali in 2026 and 2027?
Sunday, November 8, 2026 and Friday, October 29, 2027.
Is there an API for Indian public holidays?
We found no free, reliable API that covers India, so we use the official DoPT lists.
Sources and attribution
- Government of India, DoPT: Holiday lists from Government of India DoPT Office Memoranda F.No.12/2/2023-JCA
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