List of gazetted holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Source: central government (DoPT) gazetted holiday list for 2026. Festival dates based on the moon (such as Eid) can shift by a day.
Long weekends in 2026
- Republic Day falls on Monday 26 January — a 3-day weekend.
- Good Friday 3 April — 3-day weekend.
- Buddha Purnima Friday 1 May and Muharram Friday 26 June — 3-day weekends.
- Janmashtami Friday 4 September and Gandhi Jayanti Friday 2 October — 3-day weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What day does 2026 start on?
1 January 2026 is a Thursday, and 31 December 2026 is also a Thursday.
Is 2026 a leap year?
No. 2026 has 365 days. The next leap year is 2028.
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, as per the central government holiday list.
When is Holi in 2026?
Holi is on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
How many gazetted holidays are there in 2026?
There are 17 central government gazetted holidays in 2026. States declare their own additional holidays.