What are the public holidays in India?
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India public holidays in 2026:
- Republic Day — Monday, January 26th, 2026
- Maha Shivaratri — Sunday, February 15th, 2026
- Id-ul-Fitr (estimated) — Saturday, March 21st, 2026
- Mahavir Jayanti — Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
- Good Friday — Friday, April 3rd, 2026
- Buddha Purnima — Friday, May 1st, 2026
- Bakrid (estimated) — Thursday, May 28th, 2026
- Muharram (estimated) — Friday, June 26th, 2026
- Independence Day — Saturday, August 15th, 2026
- Milad-un-Nabi (estimated) — Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
- Janmashtami — Friday, September 4th, 2026
- Gandhi Jayanti — Friday, October 2nd, 2026
- Dussehra — Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
- Diwali — Sunday, November 8th, 2026
- Guru Nanak Jayanti — Tuesday, November 24th, 2026
- Christmas — Friday, December 25th, 2026
India observes three national holidays — Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti — plus dozens of religious and regional festivals that vary by state. See India holidays.