Public holidays in India, 2026
6 public holidays, 5 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for India drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Republic Day | Monday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 14 April | Ambedkar Jayanti | Tuesday |
| 15 August | Independence Day | Saturday |
| 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does India have in 2026?
6 nationwide public holidays, 5 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in India?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.