India Gazetted Holidays 2026
Cross-referenced with notifications issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Gazetted & National Holiday Schedule (2026)
16 Total Holidays| Holiday Name | Vernacular / Hindi Name | Date (2026) | Day of Week | Category | Gazette Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | गणतंत्र दिवस (Gantantra Diwas) | 2026-01-26 | Monday | National Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Maha Shivratri | महाशिवरात्रि | 2026-02-16 | Monday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Holi | होली (Holi - Dhulandi) | 2026-03-04 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | ईद-उल-फ़ित्र (Meethi Eid) | 2026-03-21 | Saturday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Mahavir Jayanti | महावीर जयंती | 2026-03-31 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Good Friday | गुड फ्राइडे | 2026-04-03 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Buddha Purnima | बुद्ध पूर्णिमा (Vesak) | 2026-05-01 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | ईद-उल-ज़ुहा / बकरीद | 2026-05-28 | Thursday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Muharram (Ashura) | मुहर्रम (Ashura) | 2026-06-26 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Independence Day | स्वतंत्रता दिवस (Swatantrata Diwas) | 2026-08-15 | Saturday | National Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) | मिलाद-उन-नबी | 2026-08-26 | Wednesday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | गांधी जयंती (Gandhi Jayanti) | 2026-10-02 | Friday | National Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | दशहरा / विजयदशमी | 2026-10-20 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | दिवाली / दीपावली (Lakshmi Puja) | 2026-11-08 | Sunday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) | गुरु नानक जयंती / गुरुपर्व | 2026-11-24 | Tuesday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
| Christmas Day | क्रिसमस (Bada Din) | 2026-12-25 | Friday | Gazetted Holiday | Official Gazette ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions: India Holidays
How many National Holidays does India have?
India has three compulsory National Holidays observed nationwide: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (2 October).
What is the difference between Gazetted and Restricted Holidays?
Gazetted Holidays are mandatory public closures for Central Government administrative offices, banks, and educational institutions. Restricted Holidays (RH) are optional leaves where employees may select up to 2 specific holidays from an approved list.
Are bank holidays the same in every Indian state?
National holidays (Jan 26, Aug 15, Oct 2) apply uniformly to all banks across India under the Negotiable Instruments Act. However, state-specific festivals (like Pongal in Tamil Nadu or Onam in Kerala) are notified by respective state governments and RBI regional offices.