{"id":1304324,"date":"2025-12-31T08:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1304324"},"modified":"2025-12-31T08:46:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:16:40","slug":"complete-list-of-public-holidays-in-2026-across-india-month-wise-public-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/complete-list-of-public-holidays-in-2026-across-india-month-wise-public-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete List Of Public Holidays In 2026 Across India (Month-Wise Public Holidays)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

India\u2019s public holiday calendar for 2026 blends national observances<\/strong>, religious festivals<\/strong>, and cultural celebrations<\/strong> spread throughout the year. Key national holidays such as Republic Day (January 26)<\/strong>, Independence Day (August 15)<\/strong>, and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2)<\/strong> are observed across all states and union territories, marking pivotal moments in the nation\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alongside these fixed dates, the calendar includes major religious festivals like Holi, Id-ul-Fitr, Good Friday,<\/strong> and Diwali<\/strong>, which may fall on different weekdays but are widely observed either as official holidays or restricted (optional) holidays depending on region. Some weeks feature multiple holidays that create long weekends<\/strong>, allowing families and travellers to plan ahead. Other culturally significant days \u2014 such as Makar Sankranti, Janmashtami, and Mahavir Jayanti<\/strong> \u2014 are also recognised with regional or restricted holiday status, reflecting India\u2019s diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re planning travel, banking activities, or work schedules, this month-wise holiday table provides a clear overview of the major 2026 public holidays<\/strong> to expect in India. It helps you anticipate breaks throughout the year and organise personal or professional plans accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f India Public Holidays 2026 (Month-Wise Table)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Month<\/strong><\/th>Date<\/strong><\/th>Holiday<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
January<\/strong><\/td>01 Jan<\/td>New Year\u2019s Day (Restricted)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>14 Jan<\/td>Makar Sankranti \/ Pongal (Restricted)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>23 Jan<\/td>Netaji Jayanti \/ Basant Panchami (Restricted)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>26 Jan<\/td>Republic Day<\/td><\/tr>
February<\/strong><\/td>01 Feb<\/td>Guru Ravidas Jayanti (Restricted)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>12 Feb<\/td>Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti (Restricted)<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>15 Feb<\/td>Maha Shivaratri (Restricted)<\/td><\/tr>
March<\/strong><\/td>04 Mar<\/td>Holi<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>21 Mar<\/td>Id-ul-Fitr<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>26 Mar<\/td>Rama Navami<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>31 Mar<\/td>Mahavir Jayanti<\/td><\/tr>
April<\/strong><\/td>03 Apr<\/td>Good Friday<\/td><\/tr>
May<\/strong><\/td>01 May<\/td>Buddha Purnima<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>27 May<\/td>Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)<\/td><\/tr>
June<\/strong><\/td>26 Jun<\/td>Muharram<\/td><\/tr>
August<\/strong><\/td>15 Aug<\/td>Independence Day<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>26 Aug<\/td>Id-e-Milad* (tentative)<\/td><\/tr>
September<\/strong><\/td>04 Sep<\/td>Janmashtami<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>14 Sep<\/td>Ganesh Chaturthi<\/td><\/tr>
October<\/strong><\/td>02 Oct<\/td>Gandhi Jayanti<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>20 Oct<\/td>Dussehra<\/td><\/tr>
November<\/strong><\/td>08 Nov<\/td>Diwali \/ Deepavali<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>24 Nov<\/td>Guru Nanak Jayanti \/ Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day<\/td><\/tr>
December<\/strong><\/td>25 Dec<\/td>Christmas Day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Some dates (especially astronomical or lunar festival dates like Id-e-Milad) may be tentative in 2026 until official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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