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India Public Holidays 2026
India Holiday Calendar 2026
This calendar marks the 17 gazetted holidays listed by DoPT for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. The three national holidays are identified separately; State and Union Territory calendars may add or use different dates.
National holidayGazetted holidayDelhi / New Delhi Central Government scope
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India Public Holidays 2026 List
The public holidays in India 2026 shown here follow the DoPT Delhi and New Delhi Central Government schedule. Use the date, category, and note together: an entry in this India holiday list 2026 is not proof that every State office, bank, school, private employer, court, or local service is closed.
Republic Day
National holiday
PassedOne of the three national holidays named in the DoPT memorandum.
Holi
Gazetted holiday
PassedGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Id-ul-Fitr
Gazetted holiday
PassedThe religious date remains subject to the official calendar provisions in the DoPT memorandum.
Ram Navami
Gazetted holiday
PassedGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Mahavir Jayanti
Gazetted holiday
PassedGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Good Friday
Gazetted holiday
PassedGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Buddha Purnima
Gazetted holiday
PassedGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
Gazetted holiday
PassedThe religious date remains subject to the official calendar provisions in the DoPT memorandum.
Muharram
Gazetted holiday
PassedThe religious date remains subject to the official calendar provisions in the DoPT memorandum.
Independence Day
National holiday
PassedOne of the three national holidays named in the DoPT memorandum.
Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad
Gazetted holiday
6 daysBirthday of Prophet Mohammad; the official schedule governs the date used by the listed offices.
Janmashtami (Vaishnava)
Gazetted holiday
15 daysGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday / Gandhi Jayanti
National holiday
43 daysOne of the three national holidays named in the DoPT memorandum.
Dussehra
Gazetted holiday
61 daysGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Diwali (Deepavali)
Gazetted holiday
80 daysGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Gazetted holiday
96 daysGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
Christmas Day
Gazetted holiday
127 daysGazetted holiday in the Delhi / New Delhi Central Government schedule.
National, Gazetted, and Restricted Holidays in India 2026
These terms describe different parts of India's holiday system. They should be read with the employer, office, and jurisdiction that issued the calendar.
National Holidays in India
Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, and Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday on 2 October are the three national holidays in India 2026 identified by the DoPT memorandum. They also appear in the Central Government list shown above.
India Gazetted Holidays 2026
The 17-date Annexure I schedule is used here for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. India gazetted holidays 2026 include the national dates and other listed observances such as Holi, Good Friday, Diwali, Guru Nanak's Birthday, and Christmas Day.
India Restricted Holidays 2026
A Restricted Holiday is not an automatic nationwide closure. Under the DoPT framework, an eligible Central Government employee may choose two India restricted holidays 2026 from the applicable list, subject to entitlement, office procedure, staffing needs, and the memorandum.
Central Government Holidays 2026 in India
Offices outside Delhi and New Delhi use the compulsory holidays and locally selected dates described by the DoPT rules. Before arranging leave, an appointment, a tender, a filing deadline, or an office visit, use the 2026 calendar issued for that Central Government department and location.
Movable Religious Holiday Dates
Several religious dates are listed according to the official schedule available at publication. Where an observance depends on an authorised announcement or local determination, confirm the final notice near the date instead of relying only on an earlier personal calendar.
Festival Calendars and Days Off
An India festival calendar 2026 can include many cultural and religious observances that are not closures in this Central Government schedule. Check whether a festival is gazetted, restricted, State-specific, institutional, or simply commemorative before treating it as a non-working day.
India State and Union Territory Holidays 2026
India government holidays 2026 depend on the authority that controls the workplace or service. Use the guide below to avoid applying the Delhi and New Delhi Central Government schedule to a different jurisdiction.
India State-Wise Holiday List 2026
For a State department, municipal office, local court, or State-run institution, begin with the notification issued by that State government. Regional festivals, foundation days, election notices, and administrative orders can create dates that do not appear in the Central Government list.
India Union Territory Holidays 2026
Union Territory calendars can also contain local selections and service-specific instructions. Check the administration responsible for the office you plan to visit, especially when attendance, registration, licensing, or document collection has a fixed deadline.
Which 2026 India Holiday Calendar Should You Use?
Match the calendar to the decision: DoPT for the listed Central Government offices, a State or Union Territory order for local administration, RBI for a bank location, an education authority for a school, and the employer's policy for a private workplace.
Banks, Post Offices, and Schools on India Public Holidays 2026
Bank Holidays in India
India bank holidays 2026 vary by State, city, and banking operation. Before a branch visit, cheque deposit, settlement, transfer deadline, or loan appointment, select the relevant RBI regional calendar and confirm the branch notice. Mobile banking may remain available even when counters, clearing, or settlement windows are affected.
Check the RBI holiday matrixIndia Post Holidays
India Post holidays 2026 can affect counter service, collection, dispatch, and delivery, but circle and local-office notices still matter. For a passport packet, legal document, Speed Post item, or time-sensitive parcel, confirm the operating hours of the specific post office and allow for the next processing day.
Check India Post holiday informationSchool Holidays in India
India school holidays 2026 depend on the State or Union Territory, education board, institution, climate calendar, and academic term. Public holidays are reference dates, not a complete vacation timetable. Confirm examinations, term breaks, festival closures, and reopening days with the school or education authority.
Compare school holiday calendarsPrivate Employers and Workplace Leave
A Central Government gazetted holiday does not by itself define paid leave for every private employee. Check the establishment's holiday notice, employment terms, shift roster, and local labour requirements before assuming that an office, factory, shop, or support team will close.
Add India Public Holidays 2026 to Calendar
The ICS file contains the 17 gazetted dates shown on this page for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. It does not add Restricted Holidays, State or Union Territory dates, bank holidays, school breaks, or local postal closures.
India Public Holidays 2026 FAQ
How many public holidays are there in India in 2026?
India does not have one holiday count that applies identically to every workplace and jurisdiction. Three national holidays are common anchors: Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. The calendar and list on this page show 17 gazetted dates for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi; State, Union Territory, bank, school, and employer calendars can differ.
Is 4 February 2026 a public holiday in India?
4 February 2026 is not included in the 17-date DoPT gazetted holiday list shown on this page for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Check the notice issued by the relevant State, Union Territory, department, school, bank, or employer before treating that date as a day off.
Is 14 April 2026 a Central Government holiday in India?
14 April 2026 is not included in the 17-date DoPT Annexure I list used for this Delhi and New Delhi Central Government calendar. Separate department, State, Union Territory, local, or later official notices may apply, so confirm the calendar for the office and location concerned.
Does the India holiday list 2026 include every festival and local holiday?
No. The main list contains the gazetted schedule for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Restricted Holidays, State and Union Territory observances, district notices, school vacations, bank closures, and employer leave calendars are separate. A festival can be widely observed without creating the same day off for every office or service.
Official Sources for India Public Holidays 2026
Use the source that matches the decision you are making: Central Government attendance, State or Union Territory planning, banking, or postal service.
DoPT Central Government holidays 2026 memorandum
Primary memorandum for the 2026 Central Government holiday schedule and its jurisdiction rules.
National Portal of India Holiday Calendar
Country and State or Union Territory holiday calendar entry point from the National Portal of India.
Reserve Bank of India holiday matrix
Location-based bank holiday matrix for branch, clearing, and payment planning.
India Post holidays list
India Post holiday information for postal service planning and local confirmation.