India Holidays

National and bank holidays for 2026

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

Republic Day (Gantantra Diwas) national

Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.

Mon, Jan 26

March

Holi national

Hindu festival of colors celebrating the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.

Tue, Mar 10

April

Good Friday national

A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Fri, Apr 3

May

May Day (Labour Day) national

International Workers' Day celebrating laborers and the working classes.

Fri, May 1

Buddha Purnima national

Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.

Sun, May 24

August

Independence Day (Swatantrata Diwas) national

Celebrates India's independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

Sat, Aug 15

October

Gandhi Jayanti national

Celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.

Fri, Oct 2

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) national

Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

Wed, Oct 21

November

Diwali (Deepavali) national

Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

Wed, Nov 11

December

Christmas Day (Bada Din) national

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Fri, Dec 25

API Access

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IND

Official Name

Republic of India

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