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Public Holidays in India, 2026
10 official public holidays
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India has 10 public holidays in 2026. The country's work culture: 48 hours/week, varies by sector.
All Public Holidays 2026
Jan 26
Mon
Republic Day
NationalCommemorates the day India's constitution took effect
Mar 14
Sat
Holi
OptionalFestival of Colors — Hindu spring festival
Apr 14
Tue
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
NationalBirthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Apr 18
Sat
Good Friday
ReligiousCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Aug 15
Sat
Independence Day
NationalIndia's independence from British rule in 1947
Oct 2
Fri
Gandhi Jayanti
NationalBirthday of Mahatma Gandhi
Oct 20
Tue
Dussehra
OptionalVijayadashami — victory of good over evil
Nov 5
Thu
Diwali
OptionalFestival of Lights
Nov 5
Thu
Diwali
OptionalFestival of Lights
Dec 25
Fri
Christmas Day
ReligiousCelebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
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View AllGandhi Jayanti
Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi
Date Range
Fri Oct 2 — Sun Oct 4
No leave needed!
3
days off
Dussehra
Vijayadashami — victory of good over evil
Date Range
Sat Oct 17 — Tue Oct 20
Bridge Day
Mon Oct 19
Take 1 day off
4
days off
Diwali
Festival of Lights
Date Range
Thu Nov 5 — Sun Nov 8
Bridge Day
Fri Nov 6
Take 1 day off
4
days off
Diwali
Festival of Lights
Date Range
Thu Nov 5 — Sun Nov 8
Bridge Day
Fri Nov 6
Take 1 day off
4
days off
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April 2026
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14
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
15
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18
Good Friday
19
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